This is not actually a course, but a way for you to get your basic information entered in to the CourseStorm website, including your contact information and your dog's information and health data, as well as to read our Hold Harmless agreement, our refund policy, and our severe weather policy. This will let you get familiar with CourseStorm so when we actually have classes for which you can sign up, you will ready to go.

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Prerequisites: Adele's 3 FCOOL classes (Fundamentals, Maneuvers, Heeling or instructor approval).

Rally 1 – learn about all of the AKC Novice Rally signs and how to perform each with your dog, applying skills learned in the prerequisite classes, as well as how to run a course.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats and/or a toy (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• A crate for your dog to be in while you walk the course each week, or someone who is able to hold your dog for you.
• Collar and 2.5-4 foot leash. A 6 foot leash is cumbersome in rally.
• Whatever collar you are currently training with that keeps your dog under control..

Class dates: 

Oct 6, 2026 - Nov 17, 2026 (skip Oct 20)