RALLY GAMES: FOR THE SPEED LOVERS:

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04/08/15 - 2:39:21 PM - Masanori Yes, I think you should take some cslsaes. Perhaps you can take one or both of your parents with you to observe either a show or a class. Then you can discuss how the cslsaes might help your dog's performance. (or your performance as a handler)If money is the issue, perhaps you can offer a way to earn some extra cash and help them pay for the cslsaes.Good luck! 04/06/15 - 6:31:18 AM - Andeci Hi, I think I can help you. I have trained 2 dogs in rally (and I am also young). My best adcvie is to train on your own, I have taken classes and they help, but you can learn all of the same stuff online, if you have the rally signs, and you know what they mean than don't take the class. You can buy them online, (and they are much cheaper than the classes) and you can look up the meanings and the show rules online too.Good Luck! 04/05/15 - 8:26:31 PM - Ali definately get into a handling class. Your local kenenl club may offer an inexpensive opportunity. The classes are important for three reasons. First, as you learn more, you will do a better job. Second, your dog will learn the correct responses to your commands (it is not always easy to understand this, until someone else watches your dog preform and can correct the flaws that you cannot see from your vantage point.) Third, and by far, the most important benefit is that your dog will be exposed to other dogs and people in a controlled environment. This is called socializing , and leads to the kind of well behaved dog you can be proud of, and can take out in public without any fear or trepedation. As a parent and a dog owner, I would suggest that obedience training is an essential part of dog ownership. Get your parents involved, too. They may develop a greater appreciation of your dog and its role in your family. Good Luck! Submit your comments and they will be posted here. Make this comment Public or Private to the Author only: Name: Email: *Your email will NOT be posted. This is for administrative purposes only. Comments: *Your Comments WILL be posted to the AUTHOR ONLY if you select PRIVATE and to this PUBLIC PAGE if you select PUBLIC, so write accordingly.   Please enter the code in the image: