For each title, a total of 10 tricks will be performed. The handler will get three tries before being asked to move on to a new trick. There will be a list of tricks to pick from for each level. Only one level can be completed per show. A dog must be at least three months old to obtain a trick dog title.
Level 1- Treats may be used to help get your dog to do any of the tricks.
‰ Puppy sit ups – sit, down, sit, down, sit, down, dog can not break sit/down meaning they may not stand before trick is complete
‰ Puppy push-ups- down, stand, down, stand, down, stand, dog cannot sit before exercise is finished.
‰ Peak-a-boo – Dog goes between legs of owner and sits.
‰ Army crawl – dog crawls on belly 5 feet
‰ Fetch – Dog retrieves ball and brings back to owner, dropping at owners feet, or releasing the ball to owner.
‰ Kennel up – pup goes into kennel on command. Owner must start at least 2 feet from kennel, and must not touch dog once command is given.
‰ Touch – Dog touches nose to handlers hand, or a target
‰ Kiss – Dog gives handler kisses on command
‰ Hand Signals – Dog sits, downs, or comes on hand signal only
‰ Shake or High five – Dog places paw on handlers hand (paw and hand must make contact)
‰ Spin – Dog turns in a circle in either direction (must be a full 360 circle)
‰ Tunnel – Dog willingly goes through a straight tunnel
‰ Jump – Dog willingly jumps a low jump (jump height will vary from dog to dog, but will not exceed 12 inches.)
‰ Handler Choice_____________________________________________
Handler Choice____________________________________________
Level 2 - A treat may be given to your dog after each trick is performed.
‰ Speak – Bark on command
‰ Find it – Find Treat or scented item under cup or another item
‰ Get it – Gets leash, brush or a toy by name
‰ Hold – Holds object in mouth for 5 seconds
‰ Through – jumps through low hoop, or goes through door without handler
‰ Paws up – puts front paws on a platform or table
‰ Get on – All four feet must be on platform, table, or chair
‰ Catch – Dog catches ball or toy
‰ Go Mat – Dog goes to dog bed, blanket, mat or kennel from 10 feet away
‰ Sit pretty/beg – Dog sits up
‰ Three hand signals – Dog must preform 3 acts with hand signals alone
‰ Fetch it – from a sit dog is released and retrieves item from 20 feet away. Must return item to handler’s hand.
‰ Carry – Carries item (purse, towel, sock) for 6 feet
‰ Handler’s Choice ____________________________________________
‰ Handler’s Choice_____________________________________________
Level 3
‰ Balance treat on nose – treat must sit on the dogs muzzle for 5 seconds
‰ Wait – Dog must wait while treats are set on its paws and not eat the treats until released
‰ Arm Circle – Dog must jump through handlers circled arms
‰ Roll over – Dog must roll completely over to the other side
‰ Dead dog – Dog must lay still on his/her side on laying upside down on their back for three seconds
‰ Leg weave – Dog must weave back and forth between handlers legs a total of three times
‰ Paws on – Dog places front paws on handlers arms
‰ Wave – Dog raises one paw
‰ Sit or down at a distance
‰ Back up – dog takes 3 steps backwards
‰ Dog walks between handlers legs for 5 steps
‰ Look away – Handler holds treat in hand and instructs the dog to look away. The dog will then turn his/her head away from the treat.
‰ Handler Choice______________________________________________
‰ Handler Choice______________________________________________
Handler Choice______________________________________________