Obedience Club of Chattanooga upcoming events

ROC100 Intro to Rally-O (Stephanie Prahl) (09/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:15:00 GMT

Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old and OBC200 Intermediate Obedience

Instructor:	Stephanie Prahl
Assistants:	Dawn Pape
Day/Time:	Mondays 7:15-8:15 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	6 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2026-S4

Track: Rally

Type: Class

Rally-O is a sport, a game, and a powerful way to strengthen your bond with your dog while sharpening obedience skills.

In this introduction to Rally Obedience, handler-dog teams will develop the foundational skills needed to successfully navigate Rally courses. These exercises are not only fun and engaging—they also enhance communication, trust, and teamwork between you and your dog.

Whether you're looking to reinforce your training, prepare for competition, or just enjoy a new challenge together, Rally is an ideal complement to regular obedience classes. It builds technical ability and focus in a dynamic, supportive environment, and offers a great way to stay active and connected with your canine partner.

ROC200 Novice Rally-O (Stephanie Prahl) (09/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old and ROC100 Intro to Rally-O

Instructors:	Stephanie Prahl
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	6 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2026-S4

Track: Rally

Type: Class

Rally began as a series of doodles that obedience competitors used “back in the day” to warm up their dogs before competition. Over time, it grew into a fun and exciting sport of its own — blending the precision of obedience with elements of agility.

Novice Rally-O continues this tradition by completing the introduction to novice signs while building key skills such as rear-end awareness. Students will practice on both mini-maps and full maps, reinforcing the obedience foundation you’ve already worked hard for while exploring the thrilling new challenges that rally brings.

Join us as we spin in circles, weave through cones, and, of course, bring plenty of treats! Students must also bring their three-ring binder from Intro to Rally-O.

ROC400 Advanced Rally-O (Demaree Clay and Stephanie Prahl) (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites: Dogs 10+ months old, ROC300 Intermediate Rally-O, and OBC201 Beyond Intermediate

Instructors:	Demaree Clay and Stephanie Prahl
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	6 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2026-S4

Track: Rally

Type: Class

Advanced Rally-O continues our Rally-O journey by reinforcing proper work strategies for level 100 signs while continuing to build key skills taught in previous Rally-O classes Students will practice on both mini-maps and full maps, reinforcing the obedience foundation you’ve already worked hard for while working off-leash and incorporating jumping strategies within a map. For those following the Choice Rally path, there are alternate exercises to keep your pup on their toes while others jump!

Join us as we leap, spin, and side-step into a higher level of fun and adventure! And of course, bring plenty of treats! Students should also bring their three-ring binder from previous Rally-O classes.

Disclaimer: Dogs under 18 months of age must have vet clearance for growth plates due to jumps involved

ROW202 Rally-O Novice Practice Maps Workshop (Demaree Clay) (09/21/2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of ROC200 Novice Rally-O

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (1 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	6 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2026-S4a

Track: Rally

Type: Workshop

Have you completed Novice Rally-O? Would you like to try your hand at testing your sign skills or get in extra practice? This workshop is for any student who has completed Novice Rally-O and would like to try their hand at running maps. If you are wanting to continue to bond with your dog and make sure you have your skills down before going to Rally-O Intermediate, this workshop is for you too! If you are thinking about trialing, virtually or live, and would like to see how you're doing, this workshop is for you.

Non-trialers and trialers alike will receive valuable input from knowledgeable Rally Instructors. You'll be able to run each map multiple times and ask questions as you go. If there are any skills that need polishing, you'll find out what they are and receive advice on how to polish them. Bring your sign notebook that you've accumulated from Intro to Rally-O and Novice Rally-O, lots of treats and enthusiasm. This no-pressure skill review workshop with full maps will be great fun for humans and dogs alike!

ROW150 Rally-O Game Night Maps Workshop (Demaree Clay). (09/24/2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old and ROC200 Novice Rally-O

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:
Capacity:	6 handler/dog pairs

Track: Rally-O

Type: Workshop

Come try your hand at a dual map race. Will you be the fastest in every heat? Prizes are at stake here.

ROW302 Rally-O Intermediate Practice Maps Workshop (Demaree Clay) (09/28/2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of ROC200 Novice Rally-O

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (1 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	6 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2026-S4a

Track: Rally

Type: Workshop

Have you completed Intermediate Rally-O? Would you like to try your hand at testing your sign skills or get in extra practice? This workshop is for any student who has completed Intermediate Rally-O and would like to try their hand at running maps. If you are wanting to continue to bond with your dog and make sure you have your skills down before going to Rally Advanced, this workshop is for you too! If you are thinking about trialing, virtually or live, and would like to see how you're doing, this workshop is for you.

ROW402 Rally-O Advanced Practice Maps Workshop (Demaree Clay) (10/05/2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of ROC300 Intermediate Rally-O

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (1 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	6 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2026-S4a

Track: Rally

Type: Workshop

Have you completed Advanced Rally-O? Would you like to try your hand at testing your sign skills or get in extra practice? This workshop is for any student who has completed Advanced Rally-O and would like to try their hand at running maps. If you are wanting to continue to bond with your dog and make sure you have your skills down before going to Rally Excellent, this workshop is for you too! If you are thinking about trialing, virtually or live, and would like to see how you're doing, this workshop is for you.

Non-trialers and trialers alike will receive valuable input from knowledgeable Rally Instructors. You'll be able to run each map multiple times and ask questions as you go. If there are any skills that need polishing, you'll find out what they are and receive advice on how to polish them. Bring your sign notebook,lots of treats and enthusiasm. This no-pressure skill review workshop with full maps will be great fun for humans and dogs alike!

ROW090 Exploring Rally-O Workshop (Demaree Clay) (10/08/2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ months old and must be enrolled in or have previously completed OBC100

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:	Dawn Pape, Abigail Baker, Zoe Floyd, and Elaine Lewis
Day/Time:	Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (1 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	6 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2026-S4a

Track: Rally

Type: Workshop

Rally-O is designed for the individual looking for another way to strengthen your teamwork and bond with your dog. Rally-O is an excellent way to reinforce basic obedience skills such as sit, down, stay, heel and recall all while having fun and building your relationship as a team. This workshop is designed for you and your dog to have the opportunity to try your hand at the Novice level of Rally-O. Who knows, your competitive side may become addicted. Follow the signs that will take you through a course of beginner obedience skills and learn how our dogs follow how we communicate (physical and verbal) through the course.

Bring a variety of good treats. Some dogs may need to be crated for short periods of time.