Rally is a sport for dogs. You can learn a lot about it by searching the internet. The "game" involves you and your dog working together to perform what is on signs at different stations during a course. Signs include things such as: Halt-walk around dog, sit, down, fast pace, slow pace, spirals around cones, jumps, etc. You can talk to your dog, clap, use hand signals, etc however you can't use food treats or touch your dog. You can even repeat a station. It is not as formal as traditional obedience. The courses are always different. It is a lot of fun and really encourages communication with your dog. We have really enjoyed it. We took two classes with some very supportive folks and some great dogs. Pyrs are not know for excelling in Obedience or even Rally so her breed makes her a "non-traditional" player of the "game". We want Cirra to particpate as long as she seems to enjoy it. Since she is very social and friendly she has loved seeing her "friends" at the classes and the show.