AKC Rally Workshop 2017

New AKC Rules, Classes, and Exercises from a Judges Perspective

Presenter: Arlene King, AKC Rally Judge (since 2005)
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch provided)
Location: Kalamazoo Kennel Club, 1249 West D. Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(US 131 to Exit 44 take D. Ave. east, just past Douglas Ave. building is on the right)
This workshop will prepare Rally instructors and competitors for the new AKC Rally
competition rules, classes, and exercises that take effect November 1, 2017.
Workshop topics include the new 2017 rules and how they apply to exhibitors, the two new classes will be
explained in depth, and attendees will be provided with a good understanding of the new titles that will be
available and how to achieve them. All new signs as well as their descriptions will be discussed and
demonstrated. Everyone will have ample time to learn and practice the new exercises.
A question and answer period will be provided.
Limited to 20 working dog and handler teams who will spend a significant amount of time working.
Unlimited number of auditors who will take an active role practicing each exercise (without a dog).
Lunch is included for all registered participants.
Metal folding chairs will be furnished or bring your own comfy one!
Please bring a crate (for working dogs) and a mat for under your crate.
This workshop is brought to you by Team Dog USA. Questions? 269 317 3124 or TeamDogUSA@aol.com
Arlene King has lead workshops for all levels and aspects of Rally since 2001. She has competed in
APDT Rally Obedience (now CYNOSPORTS) and AKC Rally as a non-regular class since 2003. Two of
her Yorkies and her Toy Fox Terrier earned high level titles in multiple venues including AKC (RAE),
UKC (UROG), APDT (Level 3) and ASCA (RM Rally Masters). Toy Fox Terrier, Elliott, has earned
multiple UKC Rally High In Trial and AKC High Combined Rally awards.
Arlene became an AKC Rally judge in 2005 and is a Rally judge for UKC and ASCA. She had the honor
of judging the first ever UKC Rally Trial and the UKC Rally Premier competition and first UKC All Star
Trial in 2012. She has judged Rally trials for National Specialty Shows and multiple Group and
Specialty Club Rally events. Arlene is also an ASCA Obedience judge, UKC Nose Work Certifying
Official and has been approved as an AKC Scent Work judge (pending).

AKC Rally Workshop 2017 Registration Saturday, September 23, 2017 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Working spot (with dog) $90 Auditing spot (no dog) $55

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any injuries to people and dogs and property damage caused by this dog and/or myself. I release Team Dog Style LLC (dba Team Dog USA) and the seminar
presenter from any liability in case of personal or pet injury and/or property damage which arise during my participation. I agree to hold harmless Team
Dog Style LLC (dba Team Dog USA) and the workshop presenter from any personal injury or property damage which I and/or my pet may cause to others.

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Please send your completed registration with payment made payable to Team Dog USA to:
Team Dog USA c/o Nancy Hibiske Reed, 6216 East D. Avenue, Richland, MI 49083