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    So I sat in

    on a beginner Rally class at Wilmington Kennel Club tonight. Was very informative, as I didn't really understand what Rally is. The Instructor was very knowledgable, and I enjoyed chatting with her. I was telling her about Bruce, and she also recommended we look at doing agility.

    Honestly, Bruce can do about 75% of the Rally Novice behaviors right now. He's such a good dog, and he even amazes me how quick he learns new things. These classes are an hour drive one way, and I can't realistically do two classes a week there, so I've got to pick one. Since I have zero experience with either Rally or Agility, I have to ask the board members with experience. Which would you do? Keep in mind, I still plan on gundog training him. I spoke with his sires breeder about when to start him on that, and she said wait until he's at least a year old to start formal training, which goes against a lot of what others recommend, but she knows her lines, and I trust her recommendation. My friends also do not start formal training until they are at least a year old.

    So, what say you!!!????

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    I vote for rally. Bruce will be titled in no time!

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    He is too young for full height agility but could do Novice rally at this age. The dogs learn it faster than we do!

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    Do Rally for now. Once he titles in Rally try the agility

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    I agree, rally now and agility after his growth plates have closed. You will both have a blast!

    Will you be training at the Newark, DE center?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maxx&Emma View Post

    Will you be training at the Newark, DE center?
    Yes. It's about an hour drive, and there is no other option close by. I did find another place in Newark - Academy of Dog Training and Agility / Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club - Newark, Delaware. I may go check them out too. The only drawback is they require a prep class before you can start anything else, and it's on Mondays which conflicts with Sophies CGC class for the next 7 weeks.

    I think we will give Rally a try. What the heck, I'll be the only guy in the class!

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    It is a nice place to train, I bet you will both have a blast! I have a feeling Bruce will be the class favorite.
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    Absolutely, I'd give Rally a go! Rally is really nice in the way that the stations allow a pup to always have a different thing to do. They don't get bored as easily since it's not formal and light on joints since there's no jump at the Novice level. I think you'll both have fun!
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    You and Bruce will have a blast! And I bet you could easily get his RN and his RA before winter's over and its gundog training time!


    editted to add, there is a jump in RA, so it would depend on his age then

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