How old must a dog be to enter a trial?
Dogs must be at least eighteen (18) months of age on the day of the trial in which the dog is to compete.
Who offers trials?
Trials may be offered by organizations and individuals if there is a Professional member willing to allow their membership number to be used when applying for a trial. Though the organization may decide how the required trial documentation and fees are submitted, the Professional member accepts overall responsibility for this.
How do I find out about trials in my area?
Go to the Trial Calendar page of this website where you can search the list of upcoming trials by date. Location details, divisions and levels offered, and contact information is listed for each trial.
Are there provisions for dogs and/or handlers with physical challenges or mobility issues?
CARO allows for reasonable modifications to courses, stations and exercises to accommodate limitation faced by both handlers and dogs. When registering for a trial, the handler must describe the limitation and specify what they suggest would be a reasonable accommodation. All accommodations must maintain the overall flow of the course.
Examples:
Elderly dogs with mobility constraints – possibly a reduced number of sits and downs, of a lower jump height
Handlers with balance issues –
Deaf dogs –
Can I use food to reward my dog during trials?
Yes, in the Novice, Intermediate and Advanced levels of Rally at specific stations, and between Exercises in Working. You can reward your dog with food, toys, touch and praise once he/she has completed the station.
Would my child be allowed to compete with my dog?
…. talk about insurance for juniors
Is a collar required when dogs are in the ring?
Collars may be removed when dogs are in the ring if they are running at an off-leash level. When collars are worn, they must not have embellishments such as jewels or studs or have hanging attachments such as tags.
How many qualifying runs do I need to earn a title?
A base title for each Rally level requires 3 qualifying runs under at least 2 different judges.
In Working, two base titles can be earned at each level. The first is awarded after 3 qualifying scores are earned under two different judges in each of 5 different exercises. The second is awarded when 3 qualifying scores are earned under two different judges in all 10 exercises.
Clinics
Talk about judges clinics etc, perhaps mention facebook
AGM
According to CARO’s Bylaws, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is to be held between March 1st and April 15th of each year. This meeting is open to all CARO members who are current at the time of the meeting.
The 2025 AGM is scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2025
All current members will receive an email reminder with instruction on how to attend the meeting.
