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06/12/2026

Update to AKC Rally Regulations

06/08/2026

Obedience and Rally Updates

Obedience: The Board VOTED to approve a re­quest of the Delegate Companion Events Committee to amend the Obedience Reg­ulations, removing the words “must run” from the current statement(s) and replac­ing them with “Fast,” meaning that the handler and dog must move forward at a noticeably accelerated speed. Effective immediately. Obedience: The Norfolk Terrier has been added to the list of breeds in Appendix B approved to jump three-quarter jump heights....

06/02/2026

How to put the Judges’ Blog on your cell phones home screen/desktop.

APPLE Users: Open Safari on your phone. Touch the three dots in the lower right-hand corner of your screen. Touch the Share icon at the top of the menu that appears Scroll down a bit until you see the menu option Add to Home Screen. Touch that, and the shortcut to the blog will appear on your desktop. Android users…...

05/19/2026

Attention All Judges

You are responsible for turning in your judge’s book immediately after every class. You may give your book to the Trial Secretary, the Rally Chairperson, or the Superintendent. Prior to the start of judging, be certain to advise your table steward that the above people are allowed to pick up the book immediately after a class as well. Thank you! The Companion Events Team

05/18/2026

Attention Rally Judges and Exhibitors

Emails will be sent out this week notifying all Rally judges that the new Regulation book is available. The new book will be available online and details will be provided on how to order a hard copy of the book. We ask everyone for their patience and kindness during this transition phase. There are some informational clarifications regarding scoring of various aspects of team performance, the setup and performance elements of specific signs, and other items that all judges may not be immediately aware of....

04/20/2026

Attention Clubs, Superintendents, Trial Secretaries, and Judges

The Importance of Submitting Junior Handler Certification Forms to the AKC When a Junior competes in a Companion or Performance event, they should always include their Junior Handler number on the entry form. This number allows the American Kennel Club (AKC) to correctly record their participation and achievements. However, not all Juniors remember to include their number. That’s where the…...

04/20/2026

Welcome, Our New Obedience and Rally Field Representative!

We’re thrilled to announce that Russ Hornfisher of Tennessee has joined the AKC team as a Part‑Time Field Representative for Obedience and Rally. Russ brings a deep background in dog training along with a genuine passion for the sports. His experience and enthusiasm make him a fantastic addition to our community, and we’re excited to welcome him aboard. He will officially begin his new role on April 20th. Please join us in congratulating Russ and wishing him great success.

04/08/2026

Understanding Judge Responsibilities: Adherence to AKC Regulations and Guidelines

Some judges may be unclear about their responsibilities regarding compliance with AKC regulations and guidelines. This post aims to clarify those expectations. The Obedience Regulations and Obedience Judges' Guidelines, as well as the AKC Rally® Regulations and Rally Judges' Guidelines, require all applicants to agree to abide by their respective sport regulations and guidelines in their entirety, including the "AKC Code of Sportsmanship."...

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