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Saturday  August 16, 2008

and

Sunday  August 17, 2008

Calgary, Alberta

(Outdoors)

~ Four Trials ~

Novice A/B,  Advanced A/B,  Excellent, Versatility

Level C offered for all levels

Open to all dogs, purebred or mixed breeds

This is a titling event under CARO rules and regulations

For more info go to

http://www.canadianrallyo.ca

Entries close August 8th at 6 PM

No email entries

Mail to:  TLC Training and Consulting

344 River Rock Circle SE

Calgary, AB     T2C 4C1

Limited entry (50 dogs/trial, combined Novice, Advanced, Excellent)

No entries will be cancelled, transferred, or refunded without a veterinarian’s certificate.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Trial Chairperson:  Laurie Albright

Email: allbrightdogs@aol.com

Secretary:  Sarah-Jane Petti

email: sarahjane@khubla.com

(403) 990-5853

Judging Assignment

Morning trials begin at 9 AM

Afternoon trials begin 1 hour after AM trials end

10 min/20 participants will be allowed for competitors to walk the course prior to trial. 

Please Note:   Food or toys MUST be in the POCKET of the handler, OUT OF SITE

NO TREAT/BAIT BAGS.   NO ACTIVE TOYS (clickers, laser, squeak toys, etc)

To keep the event running smoothly, all competitors will be expected to keep track of the

running order and to be in the “on deck” area prior to your run.

* IMPORTANT *

ALL DOGS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CARO TO COMPETE. 

REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT http://www.canadianrallyo.ca AND MUST BE

SUBMITTED TO CARO, NOT SENT IN WITH ENTRIES. 

REGISTERING YOUR DOG WITH CARO IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

CARO MEMBERS RECEIVE DISCOUNTED ENTRY FEES.  MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT http://www.canadianrallyo.ca  APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CARO FOR PROCESSING.  MEMBERSHIP NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED ON TRIAL ENTRY FOR DISCOUNT. 

MAIL ENTRIES TO:

TLC Training and Consulting, 344 River Rock Circle SE, Calgary AB, T2C 4C1

WELCOME

CARO encourages ALL dogs, purebred, mixed breeds, pets, and companion to participate in the fun and exciting sport of Rally Obedience.  The Canadian Association of Rally Obedience invites YOU to come along for the time of your life.  Your best buddy will thank you.  

FACILITIES

This is an OUTDOOR facility.  Bring your own seating. 

The trial will be held at the skating rink at the Riverbend Community Association. 

Directions:  From Deerfoot Trail:  take Glenmore Trail eastbound.  At 18th Street SE, go South.  Turn right at the second set of lights, which is Riverbend Drive SE.  The Community Association will be on your left.

NO CONCESSION ON-SITE

All dogs must be crated, in an ex-pen, or on leash when not in the ring.  Any  dog  engaging  in  aggressive  behavior at  any  time  will  be  required to  leave  the trial  grounds.   In such  case, no refund of fees will be issued.  

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT NOT COMPETING IN THE TRIALS.

PLEASE remember to pick up after your dog. 

WEATHER

This is an outdoor trial.  It’s in ALBERTA (weather unpredictable).  The trial will proceed rain or shine.  No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.

TRIAL INFORMATION

Trial held under CARO rules and regulations.

CARO recognized and approved.

Members in good standing with CARO will have discounted entries.  See entry form.

ENTRIES & CLOSING DATE

Pre-entries must be received by 6 PM August 8th.  No telephone, email, or fax entries accepted.  

AWARDS

Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to each dog/handler team achieving a score of 170 or better.  Placement ribbons of 1st through 3rd will be awarded, for qualifying scores.   

RALLY OBEDIENCE DESCRIPTION

For a complete description of the Rally rules, regulations, performance guidelines, explanation of exercises, etc. go  to http://www.canadianrallyo.ca

Rally-O is a new sport which consists of a sequence of stations, run as a heel-work course, by a handler and dog, where a sign at each station indicates an obedience exercise, which the team must perform. Rally is designed to be more relaxed than precision competitive Obedience, focusing instead on attitude and enthusiasm, while the variety of exercises and courses allows you to show off your versatility and teamwork.  Rally is intended to promote positive relationships between dogs and owners based on trust and mutual respect.  Dogs and handlers should both appear to be enjoying the competition and each other’s company.

CARO Rally encourages participation by ALL dogs – purebred or mixed breed, pets or titled champions.  Handlers are allowed to encourage their dogs in the ring using verbal praise, petting, and even food rewards just as they would in a good training session.  The dogs must perform the exercises correctly and there should be a practiced, smooth flow to the performance.  Rally courses, depending on the competition level, consist of 15 to 20 stations, laid out in a numbered pattern (like an agility course), performed on-leash in Novice or off-leash in Advanced and Excellent.  Also, like agility, handlers get to walk the course and familiarize themselves with the pattern without their dog before running the course.  During their run, the dog and handler move through the course in heel position, performing each exercise in turn.  The highest scores will be earned by teams who move smoothly through the course, completing each exercise accurately with a minimum of commands, and with high enthusiasm and good attitude.  Praise and/or verbal encouragement upon completion of exercises are allowed, and extra commands during exercises are minimally penalized.  Rally is fun and interesting to watch as the individual style of each team can really show through.

The RALLY NOVICE A CLASS shall be for dog/handler teams that:

·           have not won the RALLY NOVICE (RN) title

As well, the handler :

·           must own the dog entered, or be a member of the owner's household or immediate family

·           must not have previously handled a dog that has earned an AKC, CKC or UKC obedience title (CD, CDX, UD), or CARO or APDT Rally Excellent title or an Agility title from any recognized Agility Association

·           must not be a professional dog trainer or their assistant

·           must not be a judge or judge-in-training of CKC, AKC or UKC Obedience, Agility or Rally competitions

A person may enter more than one dog in this class.  No dog may be entered in both Rally Novice A and Rally Novice B at any one trial.

The RALLY NOVICE B CLASS will be for dog/handler teams that:

·           have not won the RALLY NOVICE (RN) title OR

·           have won the title within the last 60 days but have not received a qualifying score in RALLY ADVANCED (RA)

As well, any handler who

·           has taken a dog to a CKC, AKC or UKC Obedience, Agility or Rally Excellent title OR

·           is a professional dog trainer or their assistant OR

·           is a judge or judge-in-training of CKC, AKC or UKC Obedience, Agility or Rally  competitions must complete in Rally Novice B class.

A person may enter more than one dog in this class.  No dog may be entered in both Rally Novice A and Rally Novice B at any one trial.

The RALLY ADVANCED A CLASS shall be for dog/handler teams that:

·           have not won the RALLY ADVANCED (RA) title. 

As well, the handler:

·           must own the dog entered or be a member of the owner’s household or immediate family

·           must not have previously handled a dog that has earned a title in any CKC, AKC, or UKC Obedience competition or agility competition

·           must not have handled a dog that has received a (CARO or APDT) Rally Excellent title

·           must not be a professional dog trainer or their assistant

·           must not be a judge or judge-in-training of CKC, AKC, or UKC Obedience, Agility, or Rally competitions

A person may enter more than one dog in this class.  No dog may be entered in both Rally Advanced A and Rally Advanced B at any one trial. 

The RALLY ADVANCED B CLASS will be for dog/handler teams that:

·           have not won the RALLY ADVANCED (RA) title OR

·           have won the title within the last 60 days but have not received a qualifying score in RALLY EXCELLENT (RE)

As well, any handler who

·           has taken a dog to a CKC, AKC or UKC Obedience, Agility or Rally (CARO or APDT) Excellent title OR

·           is a professional dog trainer or their assistant OR

·           is a judge or judge-in-training of CKC, AKC, or UKC Obedience, Agility, or Rally competitions must compete in Rally Advanced B Class

No dog may be entered in both Rally Advanced A and Rally Advanced B at any one trial. 

Entries may be arranged according to the jump height of the dogs, from either high to low or low to high.

The RALLY EXCELLENT CLASS shall be for dogs that have won the Rally Advanced (RA) title, but have not won the Rally Excellent (RX) title and are at least 6 months of age.  The handler must own the dog entered or be a member of the owner’s household or immediate family.  A person may enter more than one dog in this class.  After a dog earns the Rally Excellent (RX) title, it may continue to compete in this class to accumulate points.  Once a handler has titled a dog in Rally Excellent, he/she must enter all new dogs in the B “stream” of Novice and Advanced.

The RALLY VERSATILITY CLASS shall be for dogs that have won the Rally Excellent title, but have not won the Rally Versatility (RV). A handler must own the dog entered or be a member of the owner's household or immediate family. A person may enter more than one dog in this class.

C STREAM

1. Dogs must have earned their CARO Rally Excellent (RX ) title in order to compete in the C stream for Bronze and Silver and must have earned their CARO Versatility (RV) in order to compete for Gold and Masters

2. C Stream will follow the regular class judging. e.g. Advanced C to follow Advanced A & B or Excellent C to follow Excellent and Versatility C to follow Versatility.

3. The course layout shall remain the same for C Stream (as for A & B)

4. All CARO rules pertaining to judging applicable to Advanced, Excellent or Versatility will apply with the addition of the following rules.

·         ONE 2 Minute walk thru for each 10-12 dog/handler teams. e.g.. If 10 dog/handler teams, one 2 minute walk thru if 13-20, TWO separate walk thru groups to be divided equally. e.g.. 16 dog/handler teams would have two groups of 8 teams. Walk through to take place after A & B Walk Through

·          NO Repeat of Stations

·          NO Food

·          All additional Cues as defined in the CARO rules

·          Each course will be a maximum of 3 minutes

You must be familiar with all of the Rally-O exercise signs prior to the event.  Go to http://www.canadianrallyo.ca to find a detailed explanation of each of the exercise signs, and have fun practicing them with your dog.  Then come out and strut your stuff with us!

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

Competitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of CARO Rally Obedience rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following rules regarding entry:

·           This trial is open to all dogs being at least 6 months of age, including purebred and non-purebred, except bitches in season or dogs with injuries or illnesses which may cause the dog pain or great discomfort, or dogs exhibiting signs of aggression that threaten the safety of other dogs or humans.

·           Bitches in season are not permitted to compete in these trials.  Where a bitch comes into season after the entry of the bitch has been submitted, a veterinarian’s certificate, certifying the bitch was in season within the 10 day period preceding the trial must reach the Trial Secretary on or before the date of the Trial, whereupon the entry fees will be refunded.

·           Physically challenged dogs are allowed and encouraged to compete.  The dogs must not show evidence of being in pain or discomfort.  The judge shall excuse any dog that does so.

·           Physically challenged handlers are allowed.  Physically challenged owner/handlers shall provide the judge with a written description of how they intend to perform any of the course exercises that must be modified.  The modification must be approximate to the best of the handler’s ability.  The judge must approve and initial the modifications and attach the written description to the score sheet.

·           All dogs must be registered with CARO Rally to compete.  A registration form is available at http://www.canadianrallyo.ca   It is your responsibility to provide the Trial Secretary with your dog’s CARO number prior to the closing date or your entry will be rejected.

·           Safety shall always be of foremost consideration in actions and conduct by handlers at all times.  Handlers, through entry at this event, accept full responsibility for themselves and the actions of their dogs. Dogs may compete in more than one level concurrently.  However, once a dog has titled at a particular level, showing in that level shall be for exhibition purposes only, or for special (combined score) awards.

·           The organizing committee may refuse any entry for any reason.

·           In addition, THERE SHALL BE NO REFUND for entries withdrawn after the closing date or in the event a dog and/or handler are dismissed from competition, regardless of reason for such dismissal. 

·           Allowable  Collars:  All dogs shall be shown in a flat buckle or snap collar, plain harness, or properly fitted martingale (limited slip) collar.  NO choke collars, prong collars, shock collars, no-pull harnesses, martingale leads or head halters are allowed.  A properly fitted martingale collar should be barely larger than the circumference of the dog's neck when fully tightened. Leashes should be made of fabric or leather and be long enough to provide adequate slack.  Dogs at the Advanced and Excellent level are not required to compete with a collar.

·           Upon successful completion of an exercise, the owner may choose to briefly pet or touch the dog as a reward.

·           The owner may also choose to give the dog food as a reward.  Food may NOT be used as a lure to help the dog complete an exercise.  Food or toy rewards must be contained in the right pockets, out of sight, and only be present in the owner’s hand at the completion of exercises.  Any petting, touching, or feeding that significantly interrupts the flow of performance shall be scored accordingly.

·           "Food as Reward Exhibitors" who plan to use food as a reward in the ring must indicate this on their registration forms.

·           All teams who do not use food in the ring will be scheduled to compete in catalogue order prior to those teams using food.

·           Dogs must remain under control at all times whether on or off leash while on trial grounds.

·           Please pick up after your dog and yourself.

CARO official Rules and Regulations are hereby incorporated by reference, a copy of which may be obtained at http://www.canadianrallyo.ca

GENERAL AGREEMENT

I (we) agree that CARO Canadian Association of Rally Obedience (CARO), TLC Training and Consulting, All Bright Dogs (the hosting clubs) have the right to refuse this entry for any cause, which the organizing committee alone shall deem to be sufficient.  In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, of the holding of the event, and of the opportunity to have the dog participate and/or to be judged, I (we) agree to hold the organizing committee, CARO, TLC Training and Consulting, and All Bright Dogs, including their members, officers, directors, agents, and employees, sponsors of the event, and owners of the premises upon with the event is held and their employees, harmless from any claim for loss or injury that may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or upon the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for such claim.  I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of this dog by disappearance, appearance, theft, damage, or injury be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other cause or causes.  I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death resulting at any time therefore sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, howsoever such injuries, death, or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents or any other persons.

I (we) further acknowledge that I (we) have read, understand, and will abide by the Official CARO Rules and Regulations of the Canadian Association of Rally Obedience and the provisions for entry as set forth in the Rally Test Schedule of which this entry form is part.  I (we) acknowledge and represent that the information supplied by me (us) herein is correct to the best of my (our) knowledge; if any portion of this information is found to be invalid or insufficient to establish the validity of my (our) entry, such finding shall render my (our) entry invalid in its entirety, for which there shall be no refund of fees paid.

Further, I (we) represent that I am (we are) the owner(s) of the dog listed heron, or that I am (we are) a family member of the dog's owner as stated and allowed in the CARO rules, and that I (we) shall hold the hosting club, CARO, TLC Training and Consulting, and All Bright Dogs, including their officers, directors, employees, and agents and their spouses, harmless from any liability or claim made by the dog's owner(s).

Further, I (we) hereby grant CARO Canadian Association of Rally Obedience, TLC Training and Consulting, All Bright Dogs, their representatives, agents, and assigns, all rights and permission to broadcast, telecast, cablecast, transmission, or distribution in any format or media now known or hereafter to become known.  I (we) hereby release CARO, the hosting clubs, TLC Training and Consulting and All Bright Dogs, their representatives, agents, and assigns from any claim or cause of action for invasion of the rights of privacy, right of personality, or any similar right. All video, broadcast, and telecast rights for this event are the exclusive property of CARO, TLC Training and Consulting, All Bright Dogs, or the trial host(s).

Signature_________________________________________Date__________________________

Printed Name ______________________________________

Parent or legal guardian signature for junior or minor entries

Signature________________________________________Date __________________________

This form must be signed and returned with Trial Entry and entry fees

Saturday August 16, 2006 and Sunday August 17, 2006

Calgary, Alberta

Return completed form with entry fees payable TLC Training and Consulting

TLC Training and Consulting

344 River Rock Circle SE

Calgary, AB T2C 4C1

One entry form per dog

DOG INFORMATION

OWNER/HANDLER INFORMATION

Confirmation will be sent via email after entries have closed.  PLEASE print clearly and legibly. 

CLASS ENTRY INFORMATION

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