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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 & Strategy

Less “here are the settings” and more “here’s how to actually train with this.” How to structure a practice week, what to drill the week before a trial, and some thoughts on criteria and fluency from the training floor.

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Troubleshooting

Signs flying by too fast. Can’t hear the callouts. Something’s greyed out and you’re not sure why. Quick answers — no digging through menus required.

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Suggested Settings

Not sure where to start with the settings? Here’s how I actually have mine configured — timing, callouts, shuffle, all of it. A solid starting point you can tweak from there.

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