If you've ever walked into a Rally ring and felt like your dog wasn't quite with you, you're not alone. Connection is one of the most important—and often overlooked—skills in Rally. Without it, everything feels harder. With it, everything flows.
In Rally, connection isn't just nice to have—it's essential. It affects the quality of your heeling, the accuracy of your signs, and your overall performance as a team. So how do we build and maintain that connection throughout an entire course?
Let's take a closer look.