Rally Obedience: Drop-In Practice
In this drop-in class, we set up a different Rally-O course every week. Come by and do a run-through, practice the exercises, and ask questions of the trainer. Exercises include a variety of basic and advanced obedience maneuvers like heel, stand, turn, sit, back up, etc.

What You & Your Dog Will Learn
Perfect the exercises. Polish your Rally-O exercises by practicing them in a realistic trial environment where you and your dog have to contend with other dogs and people.
Practice run-throughs. Do as many trial runs as you like. We set up a different course each week—and you can ask questions of an experienced Rally trainer.

What To Know
Duration: 1 hour session
Cost: $10 per session
Registration: None required

Please note: We schedule classes based on interest. If no classes are listed below, please contact us to be added to our list and we’ll let you know as soon as there’s a class coming up.

Rally Obedience
Rally-O is a relaxed version of traditional obedience trials. You and your dog go through a course of 10–20 stations, each marking an exercise to carry out. Unlike in traditional obedience, Rally-O rules allow you to talk to and encourage your dog along the way.

The focus is on teamwork between handler and dog—and on both having fun.

What You & Your Dog Will Learn
Basic obedience . Rally-O exercises include a variety of basic and advanced obedience maneuvers like heel/loose-leash walking, stand, turn, sit, back up, etc.
Communication . You and your dog practice communicating as you move around in a busy environment using voice and hand signals.

What To Know
Duration: 6 x 1-hour sessions
Cost: $150

Please note: We schedule classes based on interest. If no classes are listed below, please contact us to be added to our list and we’ll let you know as soon as there’s a class coming up.

Upcoming Classes Washington County Veterinary Hospital 4262 Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown RI Map
Tuesday March 27th 2012 6:30-7:30pm
Beasties Pet Supply 656 Metacom Ave, Warren RI Map
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K9 Nose Work
This easy-to-learn dog sport is the biggest new hit in the dog world. It’s a chance for family dogs to get into scent work in a low-key, fun manner—the way Rally-O is a relaxed version of competition obedience.

Does your dog have a nose? Then he can play this sport. And he will love you for it

K9 Nose Work gives your dog an outlet for his natural inclination to sniff down prey. Scent work isn’t physically strenuous, but provides excellent mental stimulation for your dog. He will have fun, build confidence, and burn up tons of energy trying to puzzle things out.

What You & Your Dog Will Learn
Kindergarten-level search. This program is designed to be easy to learn and accessible to everyone, and your dog will begin by searching for a favorite toy or treat.
Scent detection. The next step is to teach your dog to search for the three scents used in K9 Nose Work: birch, anise, and clove.
Beginning and advanced work. Whatever level of scent work you’re at—or are aiming for—we can help you get there.

What To Know
Duration: 6 weeks, 1-hour sessions
Cost: $150

Please note: We schedule classes based on interest. If no classes are listed below, please contact us to be added to our list and we’ll let you know as soon as there’s a class coming up.

Upcoming Classes Washington County Veterinary Hospital 4262 Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown RI Map
Beasties Pet Supply 656 Metacom Ave, Warren RI Map
None Currently Scheduled
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Backyard Agility
There’s a reason agility is the most popular dog sport around the globe. It’s fast-paced and fun, provides great exercise for both dog and handler, and dogs of any breed and energy level can take part.

Come to this class and learn all the basics—plus get the skills for building your own obstacle course in the backyard.

What You & Your Dog Will Learn
Control exercises. Stay, settle, passive and active attention skills, and other tools for managing a high-energy dog on and off the field.
Agility obstacles. Learn or get better at navigating tire and bar jumps, tunnels, weave poles, the A frame, and the chute.
Building for the backyard. Homework assignments include training tips and do-it-yourself building instructions for each obstacle.

What To Know
Duration: 6 x 1-hour sessions
Cost: $150

Please note: We schedule classes based on interest. If no classes are listed below, please contact us to be added to our list and we’ll let you know as soon as there’s a class coming up.

Upcoming Classes Washington County Veterinary Hospital 4262 Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown RI Map
April 7th Saturday 12:00-1:00pm 
Beasties Pet Supply 656 Metacom Ave, Warren RI Map
None Currently Scheduled
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