Episode 29: Fun and Bonding with Rally Obedience featuring Kelli Gilliss

Are you looking to reinforce your dog's obedience training in a fun and interactive way? Rally Obedience at any level is a great way to build your bond with your dog and sharpen their skills at the same time!

In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, host Corey McCusker is joined by Lead Groomer and Muttz with Mannerz™ Trainer Kelli Gilliss to discuss Rally Obedience. Corey and Kelli will share what Rally-O is and the benefits for you and your dog!

In this episode, Corey and Kelli discuss:

• Kelli’s background and interest in dog grooming & dog training, including working with her own dogs in agility and Rally Obedience.
• How Kelli first got started with Rally-O and what it is all about.
• Besides looking to have some fun what else is required for a dog and owner to take a Rally Obedience class.
• What “stations” are and how a Rally-O class is set up for you and your dog.
• Who can participate in a Rally Obedience class – all abilities are welcome!
• The benefits of Rally-O for you and your dog – including exercising your body and your mind.
• What is involved in moving into competitive Rally Obedience.
• How Muttz with Mannerz is always adding new classes to help you have fun with your dog and Rally Obedience is one of them.

Resources

To join our next Rally Obedience class offered by Muttz with Mannerz visit https://www.muttzwithmannerz.com/dog-training/classes

CARO (Canadian Association of Rally Obedience)
https://www.canadianrallyo.ca/page/Welcome

American Kennel Club
https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/

Canadian Kennel Club
https://www.ckc.ca/en

Special Guest
Kelli Gilliss,Senior Groomer and Trainer

Kelli brings an extensive background in dog training and behavior management to her work as a Certified International Groomer and Canine Coach. She is a graduate of Sheridan College Animal Health and Sciences and continues her education in Advanced Canine Nutrition and the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers. Kelli currently holds the position of Chair on ODGA which stands for Ontario Dog Grooming Association. 

Kelli’s experience began in 1991 as a groomer and progressed to include multiple awards in the competitive grooming industry and titles in dog obedience. She started training and competing in obedience and agility in 1994, as well as performing with an animal actor touring group. She has titled multiple dogs in conformation, obedience, Rally-O, agility, disc dog, herding and tracking. Kelli’s passion lends its expertise to handling difficult to manage animals in both her grooming and training platforms. She worked as an “in clinic” trained veterinary technician since 1998 and she now explores and practices holistic veterinary care. 

Kelli keeps a happy home with her two Australian Shepherds, furpups Maui, 10 ½ yrs and Crue 2 years old, her two children, Ella and Owen, and her husband, Steve.

Your Host

Corey McCusker, CPDT-KA Canine Coach

Corey’s passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith after 22 years working in the Financial Industry to leave her corporate job in 2006 and start two companies. Corey is a Coach at heart and works with business leaders and high-performance teams, but her true passion has always been canines. She now has created a career that supports both.

Corey founded Muttz with Mannerz in 2006. Her