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On recent listserver, someone commented that they did not think obedience was practical. To me, that's not the point. While rally, obedience may have some limited direct, practical value, obviously most of it is just made up. Look at all the rally stations. When will one use most of the stations in real life? We get attached and obsessed with our chosen sports, venues, and their rules. It is important to remember that these are just forms that help us deepen our relationship with our dogs. It could just as easier be "stupid" dog tricks or some other made up form.