Stunt Dog-tionary (performance titles)

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Sort Order	wdt_ID	Level	Exercise	Exercise Subtitle	Description	Scoring NQ	Scoring Pass	Common Scoring Situations
1	47	Novice	#1: Perimeter Circle Salute	On leash, Counter-Clockwise	Begin on Pedestal in Ready Position. On leash, the team enters the ring and walks to the pedestal where they assume the Ready Position. In a circus opening “spec” (spectacle), all of the performers and animals walk the perimeter of the ring and wave to the audience. Begin in the Ready Position, leashed. Dismount the pedestal, walk to Stage Right, and continue in a counter-clockwise perimeter circle. The dog is leashed on the handler’s left (on the inside of the circle). The handler waves to the audience with their free hand. Handler may encourage and direct the dog. When the circle is finished, the team returns to the Ready Position (which is exercise #2). Exercises #1 and #2 are performed together, but scored separately.	NQ 0 Did not complete the circle NQ 5 Completed the circle with significant problem	PASS 10 Satisfactorily completed a circle, perhaps with a stall PASS 15 Very well, smooth, consistent speed	Lunging, Lagging PASS if dog is bouncing around a lot. NQ if handler has a significant difficulty controlling the dog. An Excellent Performance Looks Like: The dog is happy, moving at a comfortable pace, not tripping up the handler. The dog need not be in heel position, but should not be straining at the leash. Competitors look like a team.
2	265	Novice	#2: Mount Pedestal, assume Ready Position	On leash	After completing the circle in exercise #1, return to the pedestal and into Ready Position.	NQ 0 Did not mount the pedestal promptly NQ 5 Jumped off the Pedestal more than once	PASS 10 Mounted, jumped off once, wiggled around PASS 15 Mounted easily and stayed there
3	269	Novice	#3: “Stay” on Pedestal	Handler backs up 6 feet (2m), 5 seconds	Remove the leash. The dog remains on the pedestal. Handler pivots to face their dog, gives a verbal cue and/or hand signal, and backs up 6 feet/2m. After 5 seconds the handler returns to Ready Position. Tips: Say “stay” and hold your palm up. Wait a second to ensure your dog is going to stay before you back up. Continue to keep your palm raised while you back up and while you return to your dog.	NQ 0 Dog jumped off pedestal during the Stay NQ 10 Handler went forward before 5 seconds	PASS 15 Handler gave repeated commands PASS 20 Smiling, calm, smooth	Repeated cues PASS if handler gives a few additional, calm cues to “stay” NQ if commands are loud or harsh Cutting the 5 seconds short PASS if handler stops in the middle of walking backwards NQ if the handler walks forward before the 5 seconds
4	270	Novice	#4: Handler Circles Pedestal	2 feet (1m) distance	From Ready Position, handler tells dog to “stay” and walks a counter-clockwise circle around the pedestal, keeping 2 feet (1m) away from the pedestal. Handler may keep their left hand extended toward dog in a “stay” signal the entire time. Dog may turn around or stand up on the pedestal. Handler finishes in Ready Position. Tips: Do one thing at a time: pivot, “stay” signal, step with your right foot. Keep your “stay” hand signal up the entire time. Use eye contact to hold your dog.	NQ 0 Dog jumped off the pedestal NQ 10 The circle was overly slow or with repeated interruptions	PASS 20 The circle was executed, but with no showmanship PASS 25 Well-executed and with showmanship	Repeated cues PASS if handler gives a few additional, calm cues to “stay” NQ if commands are loud or harsh Hand signal is too close to the dog’s nose PASS if the hand is 6 inches (15cm) away from the dog NQ if the hand appears to be causing the dog to retract their head
5	271	Novice	#5: Trick on Pedestal	1 Trick	Starting from Ready Position, the dog does one trick on the pedestal, such as spin, shake hands, bark, bow, etc. Tricks such as sit and down would qualify, but not receive maximum points as they are not high in showmanship.	NQ 0 Dog did not execute trick NQ 10 It was questionable if it was a trick (ex: dog briefly lifted paw)	PASS 15 Executed a simple trick like Sit, or needed several cues PASS 25 One cue, nicely done interesting trick	Large cues PASS if there is a large hand signal, such as circling overhead for a spin NQ if the handler is luring the dog Multiple cues PASS if the handler cues a few times NQ if the handler gives 4+ cues
6	272	Novice	#6: Send to Pedestal	From 10 feet (3m) distance	Relocate to Stage Front: The team moves to Stage Front. The handler may do so by encouraging the dog, patting their leg, etc. Handler and dog go to Stage Front, 10 feet (3m) from the pedestal. Dog can be in any position, on any side of the handler. Handler may lightly hold the dog’s collar. The handler sends the dog to the pedestal. Handler shall be penalized for stepping toward the pedestal before the dog has mounted. The instant the dog has mounted the pedestal, the handler may return to the Ready Position by walking counter-clockwise around the back of the pedestal. Tips: Once the dog has mounted the pedestal, wait a second to make sure he is staying before you return to Ready Position.	NQ 0 Dog does not mount within 20 seconds of the cue NQ 10 Handler walks more than 1 or 2 feet (1/2m) toward pedestal	PASS 15 Dog dilly-dallies or pops off and on again one time PASS 20 The Dog directly mounts the pedestal and stays there	Repeated cues PASS if handler gives a few cues NQ if the handler gives 4+ cues Dog is so fast he slides off the pedestal PASS if it was an accident and the gets back on. This is only a minor deduction. NQ if he pops off more than once
7	273	Novice	#7: Send to Target Mark	From 6 feet (2m) distance, stay on mark for 5 seconds	Place the target mark. Dog and Handler go to Stage Back Place the Target Mark near Stage Right at the back of the ring. The handler and dog make their way to the Stage Back. The handler may lightly hold the dog’s collar. Handler and dog are 6 feet (2m) from the Target Mark. The dog may be in any position on either side of the handler. The handler may loosely hold the dog’s collar. Handler sends the dog to the Target Mark and the goes to the Mark and stays there for 5 seconds. The handler may hold up a “stay” hand signal, and may use repeated verbal cues. Handler shall be penalized stepping toward the mark. After 5 seconds handler and dog return to Ready Position. Only the Target Mark portion is scored; not the return to pedestal. Tips: When taking the dog to Stage Back, leave the dog on the pedestal as you walk counter-clockwise around it until you are facing the back of the stage, and dismount with your dog from there. When getting ready to send your dog, have your dog on your left so that your body blocks his view of the pedestal, so he won’t be attracted to it. When returning to the pedestal, the safest tactic is to have your dog stay on the mark as you join him there, and then you both return to the pedestal together. This is a good training technique, as the handler is not pulling the dog off the Target Mark.	NQ 0 The dog didn’t go to the Target Mark NQ 5 Dog went to target mark but immediately came far forward	PASS 20 Dog seemed to understand the concept, and stood near the mark, but not touching it PASS 30 The dog stepped on the Target Mark and stayed	Standing next to, but not ON the target mark PASS if the dog understands the concept (within 1 foot/30cm vicinity) NQ if the dog walks forward Handler giving additional or repeated cues PASS if handler gives 3 cues to send NQ if the handler gives 4+ cues to send Handler moving their feet, walking toward dog PASS if handler moves one of their feet NQ if handler moves both of their feet
8	274	Novice	#8: Hoop Jump	4 jumps/interactions	Remove Target Mark. Get hoops. Relocate to Pedestal. Remove the Target Mark so no one will trip on it. Bring a hoop to the pedestal. Scoring begins when the dog dismounts the pedestal. Dog performs a hoop trick a minimum of 4 times. One or several hoops may be employed. Hoop sizes may vary. It is acceptable to have 4 identical hoop tricks, such as 4 hoop jumps, but extra points are awarded for variety and showmanship. A hoop trick need not involve jumping, such as: go around hoop, fetching a hoop, sitting in the center of a hoop, weaving in and out of hoops. Upon finishing the 4 hoop tricks, the team returns to Ready Position. Tips: When doing hoop jumps, vary your arm position and pose. Avoid turning your backside toward the audience.	NQ 0 Zero hoop tricks executed NQ 5 Fewer than 4 tricks executed	PASS 15 4 identical hoop tricks PASS 35 4 different tricks with showmanship and flourish	Luring PASS if handler snaps fingers to lure dog through hoop NQ if handler sticks lure hand past the plane of the hoop, through to the other side Repeated cues PASS if the handler gives several cues for one trick NQ if the handler gives 4+ cues
9	275	Novice	#9: Perimeter Circle Exit	On leash	Relocate to Pedestal. Upon finishing the four hoop tricks (exercise #8), team returns to the Ready Position. Handler now attaches leash. Scoring begins when the dog dismounts pedestal. Just as in the Perimeter Circle Entrance, the dog will be on the handler’s left, and toward the inside of the counter-clockwise circle. The exercise is finished when the team reaches the exit gate at the rear.	NQ 0 Did not complete the circle NQ 5 Completed the circle with significant problems	PASS 10 Satisfactorily completed the circle, perhaps with a stall PASS 15 Very well, smooth, consistent speed	Lunging, Lagging PASS if dog is bouncing around a lot. NQ if handler has a significant difficulty controlling the dog.
21	276	Open	#1: Perimeter Cirle Salute	On leash, Counter-Clockwise	Begin on Pedestal in Ready Position On leash, the team enters into the ring and walks to the pedestal where they assume the Ready Position. When ready, they perform exercise #1.	NQ 0 Did not complete the circle NQ 5 Completed the circle with significant problems	PASS 10 Satisfactorily completed a circle, perhaps with a stall PASS 15 Very well, smooth, consistent speed	Cheating the circle NQ if they cut corners and are farther than 6 feet (2m) from the fence.
22	277	Open	#2: Mount Pedestal, assume Ready Position	On leash		NQ 0 Did not mount the pedestal promptly NQ 2 Mounted and jumped off more than once	PASS 3 Mounted, jumped off once, wiggled around PASS 5 Mounted easily and stayed there
23	278	Open	#3: “Stay” on Pedestal, Handler Backs Up	6 feet (2m), 15 seconds	Remove Leash Remove the leash while dog is on pedestal. Handler pivots in place to face their dog, gives a verbal cue and/or hand signal, and backs up toward stage-left (approximately 15 feet/4.5m). After 15 seconds the handler returns to Ready Position.	NQ 0 Dog jumped off pedestal NQ 5 Handler went forward before 15 seconds	PASS 10 Handler gave repeated commands or harsh looks PASS 15 Smiling, calm, smooth
24	279	Open	#4: “Stay” on Pedestal, Handler Circles it	6 feet (2m) distance	From Ready Position, handler cues dog to “stay” and walks a counter-clockwise circle around the pedestal at a distance of 6 feet (2m) away from the pedestal. Handler may keep his/her left hand extended toward dog in a “stay” signal the entire time. Dog may turn around on the pedi. Finish in Ready Position.	NQ 0 Dog jumped off the pedestal NQ 5 The circle was overly slow or with repeated interruptions	PASS 10 The circle was executed, but with no showmanship PASS 15 well-executed and with showmanship
25	280	Open	#5: Tricks on Pedestal	2 Tricks, at least one at Intermediate difficulty level	Starting from Ready Position, the dog does two tricks on the pedestal. One trick must be of an Intermediate or higher difficulty level. A reward may be given only after the completion of the second trick. Dog may not dismount the pedestal. Handler may not prod, nor hover over the dog.	NQ 0 Dog did not perform any trick NQ 10 Dog performed one trick successfully	PASS 15 Required multiple cues, or large hand signal PASS 30 Well executed and with showmanship	Large cues PASS if there is a large hand signal, such as circling overhead for a spin NQ if the handler is luring the dog Multiple cues PASS if the handler needs to cue a few times NQ if the handler gives 4+ cues
26	281	Open	#6: Send to Pedestal	From distance of perimeter fence (13ft/4m)	Relocate to Stage Front Handler and dog go to the Stage Front fence (about 13 feet/4m from the pedestal). The handler may get ther by encouraging the dog, patting their leg, etc. Dog can be in any position, on any side of the handler. Handler may lightly hold the dog’s collar. The handler sends the dog to the pedestal. Handler shall be penalized for stepping toward the pedestal before the dog has mounted. The instant the dog has mounted the pedestal, the handler may return to the Ready Position by walking counter-clockwise around the back of the pedestal.	NQ 0 Dog does not mount the pedestal within 20 seconds of the cue NQ 10 Handler walks more that 1 or 2 feet toward pedestal	PASS 15 Dog dilly-dallies or pops off and on again one time PASS 20 Dog mounts the pedestal promptly	Repeated cues PASS if the handler gives a few cues NQ if the handler gives 4+ cues Dog is so fast he slides off the pedestal PASS if it was an accident and he gets back on. NQ if he pops off more than once
27	282	Open	#7: Send to Target Mark	From 10 (3m) feet distance, stay on mark 10 seconds	Place the Target Mark. Dog and Handler go to Stage back Handler and dog start 10 feet (3m) from the Mark. The dog may be in any position on either side of the handler. Handler may loosely hold the collar. Handler sends dog to the Mark and the dog stays on it for 10 seconds. The handler may signal and/or cue “stay” repeatedly.	NQ 0 The dog did not go to the Target Mark NQ 5 Dog went to Target Mark but did not stay for 10 seconds	PASS 20 Dog was near the Mark PASS 30 Dog stepped on the Target Mark and stayed	Standing next to, but not ON the target mark PASS if the dog understands the concept (within 1 foot/30cm vicinity) Handler giving additional or repeated cues PASS if handler gives 3 cues to send NQ if the handler gives 4+ cues to send Handler walking toward dog PASS if handler moves one of their feet NQ if handler moves both of their feet
28	283	Open	#8: Hoop Jump	4 jumps/interactions	Remove Target Mark. Get hoops. Relocate to Pedestal. This exercise is similar to the Novice hoop jump exercise, but with a higher requirement for showmanship. Dog performs a hoop trick a minimum of 4 times. One or several hoops may be employed, of any size. Hoop tricks need not involve jumping. It is acceptable to have 4 identical hoop tricks, but extra points are awarded for variety and showmanship.	NQ 0 Zero hoop tricks executed NQ 10 Fewer than 4 tricks executed	PASS 15 4 identical hoop jumps PASS 25 Different tricks with showmanship and flourish	Luring PASS if handler snaps fingers to lure dog through hoop NQ if handler sticks lure hand past the plane of the hoop, through to the other side Repeated cues PASS if the handler gives several cues for one trick NQ if the handler gives 4+ cues
29	284	Open	#9: Tricks on the Floor	2 tricks, at least one at Intermediate difficulty level	Relocate to Pedestal Upon finishing their hoop tricks (exercise #8), the team returns to Ready Position. Any props needed for the next exercise should be gathered now. Dog performs two quick tricks at Stage Front. At least one trick shall be an Intermediate or higher skill level. Tips: Sending your dog away from you, such as to a mailbox, is risky. Consider tricks that keep your dog engaged with you, such as a leg weave, spin, or high-5. Avoid turning your backside to the audience	NQ 0 Dog did not perform any trick NQ 10 Dog wanders, taking a long time to get back on track	PASS 15 Dog does both tricks but it looks rushed or unfinished/choppy. PASS 30 Dog and handler perform smoothly and confidently.	Dog losing attention PASS if dog loses attention for 20 seconds NQ if dog does not perform a trick within 20 seconds
30	285	Open	#10: Perimeter Circle Exit	On leash	Relocate to Pedestal Return to Ready Position. Just as in the Perimeter Circle Entrance, the dog will be on the handler’s left, and toward the inside of the counter-clockwise circle. The exercise is finished when the team reaches the rear exit gate. Tips: Short leash, step first with your right foot and pivot a step around the pedestal before having your dog dismount. Speed is generally your friend.	NQ 0 Did not complete the circle NQ 5 Completed the circle with significant problem	PASS 10 Satisfactorily completed a circle, perhaps with a stall PASS 15 Very well, smooth, consistent speed	Lunging, Lagging PASS if dog is bouncing around a lot. NQ if handler has a significant difficulty controlling the dog.
31	286	Proven	#1: Perimeter Circle Salute	Off-leash, Counter-Clockwise	Begin on Pedestal in Ready Position Team will enter the ring on-leash, get settled in Ready Position, and then remove the leash. The perimeter circle is done off-leash. This exercise is not judged on perfect control but rather on teamwork and showmanship. You may: Walk in heel position, waving to audience Jog and allow the dog to bounce, while remaining “with” you. What this method lacks in precision, it makes up for in happy energy and showmanship.	NQ 0 Did not complete the circle NQ 5 Completed the circle with significant problems	PASS 10 Satisfactorily completed a circle, perhaps with a stall PASS 20 Very well, smooth, consistent speed	Losing the dog PASS if the dog does a quick detour at the ring fence, or zoomies. NQ if the dog leaves the handler for more than about 10 seconds.
32	287	Proven	#2: Mount Pedestal, assume Ready Position	Off-leash	Dog may zoom ahead and mount pedestal a good deal ahead of the handler, or they may walk together the whole way. Handler may send the dog with an arm signal.	NQ 0 Did not mount the pedestal promptly NQ 2 Mounted and jumped off more than once	PASS 3 Mounted, jumped off once PASS 5 Mounted easily and stayed there	Not going straight to pedestal PASS if the dog circles the pedestal or runs past it before mounting. NQ if the handler appears to be struggling to get the dog in position.
33	288	Proven	#3: “Stay” on Pedi, Handler Circles it	10 feet (3m) distance	Handler circles the pedestal counter-clockwise at 10 feet (3m) distance from the dog. Dog may move and change positions. Handler may use multiple or continuous hand signals and/or verbal cues.	NQ 0 Dog jumped off the pedestal NQ 10 The circle was overly slow or with repeated interruptions	PASS 15 The circle was executed, but with no showmanship PASS 25 Well-executed and with showmanship
34	289	Proven	#4: Tricks on Pedestal	3 Tricks, at least one at Intermediate difficulty level	Starting from Ready Position, the dog does 3 tricks on the pedestal including at least one at Intermediate or higher difficulty. A reward may given only after the third trick. Dog may not dismount the pedestal. Handler may not poke, prod, nor hover over the dog.	NQ 0 Dog did not perform any trick NQ 5 Dog performed one or two tricks	PASS 10 Tricks were simple, or not done well PASS 20 Well executed and with showmanship
35	290	Proven	#5: Distance Trick on Pedestal	1 Trick, 6 feet (2m) distance	From the Ready Position, the handler backs away 6 feet (2m). The handler cues the dog to do a trick on the pedestal. Tricks may include wave, spin, bow, etc. Tricks of sit and down would qualify, but not receive maximum points as they are not high in showmanship. Return to Ready Position.	NQ 0 No trick performed NQ 5 Dog came off pedestal	PASS 10 Multiple cues, handler leaning far forward PASS 20 One cue, well executed
36	291	Proven	#6: Distance Trick on Target Mark	1 trick, 6 feet (2m) distance	Place the Target Mark. Dog and Handler go to Stage Back Place the Target Mark at the back of the ring. At this level, the handler shall not hold dog’s collar. Handler may tap dog’s shoulder to gain attention. At Stage Back, handler sends their dog to the target mark 6 ft (2m) away. Handler cues the dog to do one trick while staying on or near the Target Mark. Tricks may include spin, bow, wave, sit, etc. It is not critical that the dog actually touch the Target Mark, so long as he stays within a few inches (cm) of it. It is common and perfectly acceptable that the dog loses the Target briefly as he changes position but self-corrects back onto the Target. Return to Ready Position.	NQ 0 Dog moves farther than 3 ft (1m) off the target NQ 5 Dog creeps forward and does not return to the target mark	PASS 15 Multiple cues given, but dog stays within 12in (30cm) of Target PASS 25 Only two cues are given, and dog hits the target twice	Dog creeps forward PASS if dog creeps forward less than 2 ft (60cm) and backs up again NQ if dog creeps forward 2 ft (60cm) and doesn’t back up
37	292	Proven	#7: Hoop Jump	4 jumps/interactions	Remove Target Mark. Get hoops. Relocate to Pedestal. At the Proven level, there is increased expectations of variety, execution, and showmanship. Dog performs a minimum of 4 hoop tricks. One or several hoops may be employed; hoop sizes may vary. The hoop trick need not involve jumping. Extra points are awarded for variety and showmanship. Upon finishing the 4 hoop tricks, the team returns to Ready Position.	NQ 0 Zero hoop tricks executed NQ 10 Fewer than 4 tricks executed 4 identical hoop jumps	PASS 15 Basic jumps, with a little variety PASS 25 Different Tricks with showmanship and flourish
38	293	Proven	#8: Tricks on the Floor	3 tricks, one of Advanced difficulty, one using a prop	Relocate to Pedestal, and then to Stage Front for floor exercise Return to Ready Position. Gather any props needed. At Stage Front, dog performs three tricks, including at least one of Advanced or higher difficulty, and at least one which uses a prop.	NQ 0 Dog does not perform any trick NQ 10 Dog wanders a lot No prop used	PASS 15 Tricks look rough or unfinished Prop is small or basic or uninteresting Dog needs several attempts PASS 30 Well done, interesting tricks and props
39	294	Proven	#9: Perimeter Circle Exit	Off-Leash	Relocate to Pedestal Off-leash. The dog is on the handler’s left, and toward the inside of the counter-clockwise circle. The exercise is finished when the team reaches the rear exit gate.	NQ 0 Did not complete the circle NQ 5 Completed the circle with difficulty	PASS 10 Satisfactorily completed a circle. PASS 20 very well, smooth, consistent speed
41	295	Professional	#1: Perimeter Circle Salute	Off-leash, 2 pauses to perform a trick to audience	Begin on Pedestal in Ready Position Team enters the ring on-leash, gets settled in Ready Position, and then removes the leash. Hander shall stop 2 times during the perimeter circle to perform a trick for the audience. It may be the same trick both times, but will score higher if there are a variety of tricks. Tricks may include things like spins, leg weave, jump through circled arms, heeling circles, barks, waves, etc. Handler may do one or more tricks at each stop.	NQ 0 Did not complete the circle NQ 5 Did not make 2 stops with tricks	PASS 10 Satisfactorily completed the circle with 2 tricks PASS 20 2 different, interesting tricks	Losing the dog PASS if the dog does a quick detour and comes back. NQ if the dog leaves the handler for more than about 10 seconds
42	296	Professional	#2: Mount Pedestal, assume Ready Position	Send from distance of fence (13ft/4m)	When sending the dog to mount the pedestal, handler shall send the dog from the fence and then join the dog in the Ready Position.	NQ 0 Did not mount the pedestal promptly NQ 2 Mounted and jumped off more than once	PASS 3 Mounted with some difficulty PASS 5 Mounted easily and stayed there	Handler walks forward before the dog mounts the pedestal PASS if it is smooth, and the dog didn’t really see the handler walking forward but ran straight to the pedestal PASS if the dog circles the pedestal or runs passed it before mounting NQ if the handler walks forward before the dog has mounted, and it appears that this helped the dog.
43	297	Professional	#3: “Stay” on Pedi, Handler Circles it	At Distance of Fence (13ft/4m)	Handler circles the pedestal counter-clockwise at the fence, which is a distance of about 14 feet (4m) distance from the dog. Dog may move and change positions. Handler may use multiple or continuous hand signals and/or verbal cues.	NQ 0 Dog jumped off the pedestal NQ 5 With interuptions	PASS 10 Executed, but with no showmanship PASS 20 Well-executed and with showmanship
44	298	Professional	#4: Tricks on Pedestal	4 Tricks, at least one at Intermediate difficulty level	Four tricks on the pedestal including at least one at Intermediate or higher difficulty. A reward may given only after last trick. Dog may not dismount the pedi.	NQ 0 Dog did not perform any trick NQ 10 Dog less than 4 tricks	PASS 15 Tricks were simple, or not done well PASS 30 Well executed and with showmanship	Tricks were too easy PASS if tricks were easy, but done very well NQ if tricks were easy and also slow, sloppy, or required multiple cues Multiple cues PASS if one trick required 2 cues NQ more than one trick required 2 cues
45	299	Professional	#5: Distance Tricks on Pedestal	4 Tricks, 12 feet (4m) distance	From the Ready Position, the handler backs away 12 feet (3.5m). Handler cues dog to do 4 tricks on the pedestal of any difficulty.	NQ 0 No trick performed NQ 5 Not enough successful tricks Dog came off pedestal	PASS 10 Multiple cues PASS 20 One cue, well executed	Multiple cues PASS if handler gave 3 cues on every trick NQ if handler gave more than 3 cues on any trick
46	300	Professional	#6: Distance Tricks on Target Mark	3 tricks in a row, 6 feet (2m) distance	Place the Target Mark. Dog and handler go to Stage Back Handler shall not hold dog’s collar. Send dog to Target Mark. Cue dog to do 3 different tricks. You may cue “target” once between each trick.	NQ 0 Dog moves 3ft (1m) off target NQ 5 Dog strays from target mark	PASS 10 Dog stays close to Target PASS 20 Dog hits the target consistently
47	301	Professional	#7: Hoop Jump	4 jumps/interactions	Remove Target Mark. Get hoops. Relocate to Pedestal. Dog performs a minimum of 4 hoop tricks. Extra points are awarded for variety and showmanship.	NQ 0 Zero hoop tricks executed NQ 10 Fewer than 4 tricks executed 4 identical hoop jumps	PASS 15 Basic jumps, with a little variety PASS 25 Different Tricks with showmanship
48	302	Professional	#8: Tricks on the Floor	3 tricks, one of Expert difficulty, one using a prop	Relocate to Pedestal, and then to Stage Front for floor exercise At Stage Front, dog performs three tricks, including at least one of Expert difficulty, and at least one which uses a prop.	NQ 0 Dog does not perform any trick NQ 10 Dog performed less than 3 successful tricks	PASS 15 Tricks were simple, or not done to perfection PASS 25 Well executed and with showmanship
49	303	Professional	#9: Silent Cues	3 tricks, either all on pedestal or all on floor	Relocate to Pedestal 3 tricks are performed on the pedestal, or 3 tricks performed on the floor. No audible cue may be given. Praise after the trick is fine. Handler may reward only after the third trick and only on the pedestal. Tricks may be simple such as sit, down, shake hands, bow.	NQ 0 No trick performed An audible cue was given NQ 5 Dog came off pedestal	PASS 10 Multiple signal attempts PASS 15 One cue, well executed
50	304	Professional	#10: Perimeter Circle Exit	Off-Leash, 2 pauses to perform a trick to audience	Relocate to Pedestal Off-leash. The dog is on the handler’s left, and toward the inside of the counter-clockwise circle. The team shall pause twice in their exit circle to do a quick trick for the audience, such as a wave, bark, or spin.	NQ 0 Did not complete the circle NQ 5 Circle but with less than two tricks	PASS 10 Satisfactorily completed a circle and tricks PASS 20 Very well, enjoyable
60	305	Champion	Stunt Dog Champion (SDCH)		Prerequisite: Stunt Dog Professional title and Trick Dog Champion title. The Champion performance is a 4-7 minute off-leash, unique routine. The performance may include any tricks you wish, so long as the required elements are included. Costumes, music, and large props may be used. Required Elements: Perimeter Circle Salute and Mount Pedestal Perimeter Circle Exit Intro to the audience (on Pedi) Distance work Behavior Chain Required Props: Pedestal Target Mark Hoop 1. Showmanship Team should be compelling; engage audience using eye contact, posture, speech, facial expressions. 2. Variety of Tricks Rather than a 7-minute disc dog show, show us variety. 3. Technical Difficulty How difficult were the tricks? 4. Unique Act Is this new and interesting? An agility demo would not score high in this category unless it had a unique twist. 5. Pace Should be attention-holding, moving quickly from one trick to the next. Was there efficient prop placement? How many tricks were executed? 6. Entertaining Would this act be entertaining on TV or in a live show? 7. Use of Entire Stage Performer should fill the space. 8. Interesting Props Visually stimulating props. 9. Teamwork Does the team look like they’ve performed together many times? 10. Likability/Happiness No one wants to see a sour-puss face on stage. Radiate happiness.
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