The Sydenham Valley Dog Training Club will be holding a sanctioned rally match on Sunday in Wallaceburg.
The club will be holding the event at the Goldunn Training Centre at 760 Gillard Street in Wallaceburg, at the base of the Baseline Bridge, Sunday morning, Sept. 13.
There are two obedience sports governed by the Canadian Kennel Club – rally and obedience.
In rally, the judge sets up a course marked by signs that have an exercise which will be completed by the dog with their handler.
The exercises are all familiar with the handler.
There is a copy of the course posted and the handlers are allowed a walk through prior to showing the dog.
The dogs are judged on how they complete the exercises according to the description.
The public is welcome to attend the event, which will run from about 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m.
If anyone have any questions, a club member will be happy to explain the sport.
The Sydenham Valley Dog Training Club has been in Wallaceburg for approximately 35 years.
