AKC Rally Titles, Step by Step
Rally is a course of numbered signs that dog and handler work through together, talking and encouraging as they go. The titles climb from Novice to the Rally Championship.
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What the RN takes
- RN, RI, RA and RE: 3 qualifying scores (70 or more) each
- RM: 10 qualifying scores in Master, RM2 at 20
- RAE: Advanced B and Excellent B both qualifying at 10 trials
- RACH: 300 points and 20 triple Qs
Step by step
- Start in Novice: 3 Qs for the RN.
- Move up through Intermediate, Advanced and Excellent.
- After the RE, Master, the RAE and RACH points open up.
- Track each title's Qs as you go.
The titles around it
RN - Rally Novice (this page)
Needs 3 qualifying scores.
RI - Rally Intermediate
Needs 3 qualifying scores.
RA - Rally Advanced
Needs 3 qualifying scores.
RE - Rally Excellent
Needs 3 qualifying scores.
RM - Rally Master
Needs 10 qualifying scores.
RAE - Rally Advanced Excellent
Needs 10 double Qs (Advanced B and Excellent B at the same trial).
RACH - Rally Champion
Needs 20 triple Qs (Advanced B, Excellent B and Master at the same trial) and 300 RACH points.
Requirements from the current AKC regulations. AKC records a title once it processes the results; check your dog's AKC record. Every AKC title, A to Z.
Common questions
What score qualifies in rally?
70 or more out of 100. Every team starts at 100 and the judge takes points off for mistakes.
What is an RAE?
Rally Advanced Excellent: qualifying in both Advanced B and Excellent B at the same trial, 10 times. AKC adds a number each time a dog meets it again.
Can I talk to my dog in rally?
Yes. Unlike traditional obedience, handlers may talk, clap and encourage their dogs throughout the course.