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Ringside Rally: AKC Edition

Let’s get you and your dog practicing.

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Getting Started

Brand new? Start here. A quick walkthrough of the four tabs, what you get for free, and honestly, what Pro adds (and whether you even need it yet).

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The Signs Tab

Every AKC Rally sign, all levels, in one place. Search by name, browse by number, or just tap one to see the picture, the description, and a few handler hints that might save you some ring time.

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Lists

Your Favorites list is just the beginning. Build one from a course map before a trial, group signs that work a specific skill, or (and this one’s my favorite) keep a completely separate list for each of your dogs.

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Practice

This is where it all comes together. Two timers, voice callouts, shuffle mode, fixed vs. adaptive timing. It sounds like a lot, but I promise it clicks fast. Here’s how to set it up so your sessions actually feel productive.

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The Field Guide

AKC Rally rules, sign criteria, and terminology, all searchable, all in your pocket. Genuinely useful at ringside when you’ve got five minutes before your run and a brain full of adrenaline.

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Tips & Suggested Settings

Less “here are the settings” and more “here’s how to actually train with this.” How to structure a practice week, what to drill before a trial, and a set of suggested starting configurations (timing, callouts, shuffle) you can tweak from there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Signs flying by too fast. Can’t hear the callouts. Something’s greyed out and you’re not sure why. Quick answers to the questions that come up most.

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