What is RALLY? 
Think of an AKC Rally event as any team sport: You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side. There is a clear sense of teamwork between the dog and handler both during and between the numbered signs. Although each performance is timed, having a good race time is not the goal; it’s all about working as a team while performing the skills, with the dog under control.

 Instructor - Brooke O'Brien
Brooke O’Brien is a professional dog trainer in the Nashville area and is currently active in several AKC sports. Her and her Duck Tolling Retrievers compete in AKC rally, obedience, and conformation as well as consistently testing in AKC retriever hunt tests and Upland hunt tests. She is currently a member of the International Association of Pet Professionals and is always expanding her education by attending seminars and workshops including Joel Silverman’s Training for TV and Film and the certification course, Training Without Conflict. In addition, her dogs have also been featured on several national commercials and music videos in Nashville!

Class Line Up
The Tuesday night classes are for dogs and handlers that have completed the Level 1 - Beginner/Novice class.  If you haven't attended that class, you can sign up for it here:  https://form.jotform.com/ClarksvilleKennelClub/1-2026_Rally_Level1

After you have completed the Level 1 class, you can move through the levels as you and your dog master the performance of each AKC Rally sign in each level. Each level will expand on the previous level and add the AKC Rally signs for the more advanced competition levels.

Level 2 - Intermediate/Advanced Rally
Level 3 - Advanced/Excellent Rally
Level 4 - Excellent/Master Rally

Class Requirements
Dogs attending these should be able to properly perform the Rally signs for the previous level.  Levels can be repeated, if needed.  

Class Location, Dates & Times
Classes are held at the Clarksville Kennel Club Training Building - 114 Kraft Street, Bldg. D, Clarksville, TN

The times for each level are:

Level 2 - 4:00-5:00pm
Level 3 - 5:15-6:15pm
Level 4 - 6:30-7:30pm

These are 6-week sessions with classes held on Tuesday nights, starting on January 6, 2026.

Each class is limited to six (6) spots.  Refunds will only be issued if your spots can be filled from the waitlist.

If the class shows as "Sold Out" below, please submit your email address to be added to the waitlist and notified of the next class.

All classes provided by the Clarksville Kennel Club are NOT for aggresive dogs.  A dog showing aggression, and/or that is uncontrollable, will be immediately excused for the remainder of the class session for the safety of others.  No refund for remaining classes will be given.

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