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CARO Sanctioned Rally-O Trials
Site available for CARO virtual trials - Please reach out to the office to book your spot - info@paus-n-train.com
Sat. Sept. 26, 2026 - Rally-O, Sun. Sept. 27, 2026 - Working
Be sure to check the CARO home page for announcements of upcoming virtual trials. Go to https://www.canadianrallyo.ca/ for dates, times and rules.
Paus-n-Train will make the training grounds available for CARO virtual trials.
Cost: $10 / run or 3 runs for $25
1.5 minutes in the ring for each run
Toys and treats are allowed
Nested Standard courses with choice of Novice or Advanced.
AAC Agility Fun Matches
July 25th - 1 pm & optional workshop - details below
Aug. 15th - 1 pm
Oct. 17th - 1 pm
AAC Sanctioned Agility Trials
Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 - Judge Christine Mandy
Agility Workshops
July 25, 2026 - 9 am
Cost: $135 - includes Fun Match in the afternoon
Agility Fundamentals with Kyla Workshop & Fun Match combo
Workshop Format
This workshop is people only and will be held in the Little Barn, followed by course walk practice in the agility field.
Dogs may be:
*Crated in the Little Barn if they can settle quietly, or
*Left in vehicles if they are comfortable doing so and owners have appropriate measures in place to keep them cool in warm weather.
Printed course maps will be provided for participants to make notes and follow along during the workshop.
Workshop Topics:
*Understanding your dog's line
*Handler path of motion
*Building connection between handler and dog
*Front, blind, and rear crosses
*Timing of verbal and body cues, including arm use
*Reward strategies
*Reading course maps
*Question and answer period
The workshop is open to everyone, with content geared primarily toward beginner and intermediate handlers.
Schedule:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
Participants are welcome to stay if they have brought their dog or leave to pick up their dog before the afternoon session. Please bring your own lunch if remaining on site.
1:00 p.m. – Finish Fun Match
Workshop participants will receive individualized feedback on their runs during the Fun Match. End time will vary based on the number of entries.