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Overview	wdt_ID	Title	Sport	PreRequisites	Sort
Our most popular title. 15 tricks (Adv/Exp count as 2 tricks if not lured). Luring allowed on half of tricks.	1	Novice Trick Dog (NTD)	Trick	None	145
5 Advanced or higher tricks. All off-leash. Pointed finger is OK, but no treat/toy lures. Multiple cues OK.	2	Advanced Trick Dog (ATD)	Trick	Intermediate Trick Dog (ITD)	147
12 Intermediate or higher tricks (Adv/Exp count as 2 if not lured). OK to re-use a trick from previous title. Lures on no more than 25% of tricks.	3	Intermediate Trick Dog (ITD)	Trick	Novice Trick Dog (NTD)	146
5 Expert tricks.	4	Expert Trick Dog (ETD)	Trick	Advanced Trick Dog (ATD)	148
Video submitted to staff evaluators; not CTDI. Click here for examples	5	Trick Dog Champion (TDCH)	Trick	Expert Trick Dog (ETD)	149
Video submitted to staff evaluators; not CTDI. Click here for examples	6	Trick Dog Grand Champion (TDGCH)	Trick	Trick Dog Champion (TDCH)	150
30 Novice level tricks. They must be Novice tricks, and not other levels.	7	Novice Trick Dog Masters (NTD-M)	Trick	Novice Trick Dog (NTD)	166
20 Intermediate level tricks. They must be Intermediate tricks, and not other levels.	8	Intermediate Trick Dog Masters (ITD-M)	Trick	ITD, NTD-M	167
10 Advanced level tricks. They must be Advanced tricks, and not other levels.	9	Advanced Trick Dog Masters (ATD-M)	Trick	ATD, ITD-M	168
10 Expert level tricks.	10	Expert Trick Dog Masters (ETD-M)	Trick	ETD, ATD-M	169
CLOSED. Perform 15 of the 20 challenges. Reopens Summer 2026.	11	Summer of Ruff 2025 (SOR25)	Trick	None	331
CLOSED. Perform 15 of the 20 challenges. Free car magnet (while supplies last). Reopens Summer 2026	12	Summer Scavenger Hunt 2025 (SSH25)	Trick	None	331
OPEN! 26 tricks starting with each letter of the alphabet, in any language.	13	Alphabet Challenge (AtoZ)	Trick	None	276
OPEN! 20 tricks using one prop (such as a ball, flying disc, or hoop).	14	20 Dog Tricks: One Prop (20:1)	Trick	None	300
OPEN! 25 tricks using the letters of your animal’s name.	15	That's My Name! (AKA)	Trick	None	285
OPEN! Dog plus its offspring and siblings (if any) earn a total of 10 trick titles	16	Trick Dog Register of Merit (TDROM)	Trick	Trick titles on this dog or its offspring or its siblings	325
Does your animal have “the look”? The Level 1 Photo Shoot certification credentials your animal to work on set posing for photo shoots, magazines, product packaging, billboards, web ads, art pieces, and more.	17	Level 1: Photoshoot (AA1) "Black Card"	Animal Actor	None	335
The Level 2 Set-Prepped Actor card certifies the animal to work on a motion set environment with other actors.	18	Level 2: Actor (AA2) "White Card"	Animal Actor	Level 1: Photoshoot (AA1)	340
With their Level 3 Film card, the animal is officially set-trained and certified to act alongside other actors in any feature film or commercial.	19	Level 3: Film (AA3) "Blue Card"	Animal Actor	Level 2: Actor (AA2)	345
A Level 4 Leading Role card signifies that your animal has the drive and advanced training to perform a variety of behaviors and to learn new behaviors quickly.	20	Level 4: Leading Role (AA4) "Yellow Card"	Animal Actor	Level 4: Leading Role (AA4)	350
Now you’re a professional! The elusive Level 5 Professional red card is awarded to animals who have proven themselves by performing up to expectations on a professional set.	21	Level 5: Professional (AA5) "Red Card"	Animal Actor	Level 5: Professional (AA5)	355
OPEN! Run or speed-walk 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) with your dog.	22	2K-9 Ruff Run (2K9)	Fitness	None	325
OPEN! 3 kilometers (1.86 miles) run/walk 3 reps high energy burst 3 minutes stretch	23	Triple Threat (T3)	Fitness	None	325
Complete the 15 exercises in the level 1 category to earn your CCF 1 title. If a particular skill is unfeasible, the coach may specify a substitution.	24	Canine Conditioning Fitness 1 (CCF1)	Fitness	None	262
Complete the 15 exercises in the level 2 category to earn your CCF 2 title.	25	Canine Conditioning Fitness 2 (CCF2)	Fitness	Canine Conditioning Fitness 1 (CCF1)	263
Complete the 14 exercises in the level 3 category to earn your CCF 3 title.	26	Canine Conditioning Fitness 3 (CCF3)	Fitness	Canine Conditioning Fitness 2 (CCF2)	264
Complete the 14 exercises in the level 4 category to earn your CCF 4 title.	27	Canine Conditioning Fitness 4 (CCF4)	Fitness	Canine Conditioning Fitness 3 (CCF3)	265
You and your Coach will work together to identify 14 exercises from a list. These exercises shall be performed with excellent form.	28	Canine Conditioning Fitness Champion (CCF-CH)	Fitness	Canine Conditioning Fitness 4 (CCF4)	270
A continuous routine of exercises, performed live or via video.	29	Novice Stunt Dog (NSD)	Stunt Dog	Novice Trick Dog (NTD)	394
	30	Open Stunt Dog (OSD)	Stunt Dog	ITD, NSD	395
	31	Proven Stunt Dog (PSD)	Stunt Dog	ATD, OSD	396
	32	Stunt Dog Professional (SDPRO)	Stunt Dog	ETD, PSD	397
	33	Stunt Dog Champion (SDCH)	Stunt Dog	TDCH, SDPRO	398
Earn your SDCH 6 times under at least 3 different judges.	34	Stunt Dog Grand Champion (SDGCH)	Stunt Dog	Stunt Dog Champion (SDCH). TDGCH is not required.	399
Earn 4 additional SDGCH total under 2 different judges. You can do the same routine each time.	35	Stunt Dog Grand Champion 2 (SDGCH2)	Stunt Dog	Stunt Dog Grand Champion (SDGCH)	400
Automatically awarded when you get all three sports (trick, fitness, stunt dog): NTD, CCF1, NSD	36	Triple Crown 1 (TC1)	Triple Crown	NTD, CCF1, NSD	446
	37	Triple Crown 2 (TC2)	Triple Crown	ITD, CCF2, OSD	447
	38	Triple Crown 3 (TC3)	Triple Crown	ATD, CCF3, PSD	448
	39	Triple Crown 4 (TC4)	Triple Crown	ETD, CCF4, SDPRO	449
	40	Triple Crown Champion (TC-CH)	Triple Crown	TDCH, CCF-CH, SDCH	450
Online course with workbook and gift pack mailed to you. Multiple choice exam (re-takes are free), plus one video submission.	41	Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)	Professional Certification	Intermediate Trick Dog (ITD) *Can enroll now and get this title later	496
Online course with giftpack and handbook mailed to you. Short quiz.	42	Animal Actors Certified Evaluator (AACE)	Professional Certification	Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) *You can enroll in both courses at the same time	497
Online course with giftpack and book mailed to you. Multiple choice exam. Re-takes are free. No equipment needed.	43	Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach (CCFC)	Professional Certification	None	498
Online course with giftpack and rulebook and scorecards mailed to you. Short quiz.	44	Stunt Dog Judge (SDJ)	Professional Certification	Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) *OK to enroll in both courses at the same time	499
Automatically awarded to you when you become an instructor in Tricks, Fitness, and Stunt Dog (CTDI, CCFC, SDJ)	45	Triple Crown Trainer (TCT)	Professional Certification	CTDI, CCFC, SDJ	500
OPEN! 12 tricks in 24, or 48, or 60 seconds	46	Beat the Clock (BTC...)	Trick	None	275
CLOSED. "Back-to-School" theme. Perform 12 of the 15 school assignments. Reopens August 2026	47	Teacher’s Pet (A+)	Trick	None	331
OPEN! Complete the 4 intelligence challenges to earn your dog's title.	48	Canine Einstein (d=og2)	Trick	None	305
Submit an additional 31 tricks of any level, which will equal a total of 101 tricks that you've shown.	49	Trick Dog Champion Masters (TDCH-M)	Trick	ETD-M, TDCH	170
Run or walk 3 kilometers (1.86 miles). Only 500 spots available this year!	50	Bunny Run (BR26)	Fitness	None	332
CLOSED. Run/walk 5k (3 miles) in nature. Open September 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026.	53	Equinox Explorer 5k (EQ-25)	Fitness	None	331
CLOSED. 12 modeling photos comprising a theme for a calendar.	54	Calendar Shoot 2026 (Cal26)	Animal Actor	None	332
CLOSED. Awarded when your dog earns ANY 5 titles during the year. (Not affiliated with USOPC). Reopens 2026	55	Dog-lympics 2024 (DO-24)	Trick	None	330
Dog-lympics Pentathlon Series Demonstrate any 10 tricks utilizing a hoop. (Not affiliated with USOPC or the Olympics)	56	Hoops (O-H)	Trick	None	215
Dog-lympics Pentathlon Series Demonstrate any 10 tricks utilizing a ball. (Not affiliated with USOPC or the Olympics)	57	Balls (O-B)	Trick	None	216
Dog-lympics Pentathlon Series Demonstrate any 10 tricks utilizing a beam. (Not affiliated with USOPC or the Olympics)	58	Balance Beam (O-BB)	Fitness	None	217
Dog-lympics Pentathlon Series 10 tricks with a Fetch theme. Can be done without something in their mouth. (Not affiliated with USOPC or the Olympics)	59	Fetch (O-F)	Trick	None	218
Dog-lympics Pentathlon Series (Not affiliated with USOPC or the Olympics)	60	Torch Relay (O-TR)	Fitness	None	219
Awarded by earning the 5 Pentathlon series titles (Hoops, Balls, Balance Beam, Fetch, Torch Relay) (Not affiliated with USOPC or the Olympics)	61	Pentathlon (O-P5)	Trick	5 Pentathlon series titles (Hoops, Balls, Balance Beam, Fetch, Torch Relay)	220
Optional level: All on leash, shorter distance, lower platform. You may skip this level and go directly to Novice Stunt Dog.	62	Intro Stunt Dog (ISD)	Stunt Dog	None	390
	63	— TRICK TITLES —			140
	64	— MASTERS TRICK TITLES —			165
	65	— PENTATHLON SERIES —			214
	66	— CANINE CONDITIONING FITNESS TITLES —			260
	67	— FEATURED TITLE —			1
Closed. Perform 14 of the puppy love ❤️ tricks.	68	Valentine's Day Title (VD26)	Trick	None	332
	69	— SPECIALTY TITLES —			270
	70	— ANIMAL ACTOR CERTIFICATIONS —			332
	71	— STUNT DOG TITLES —			389
	72	— PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS —			492
	73	— TRIPLE CROWN —			445
CLOSED. Photograph 8 posed photos with a St. Patrick's Day☘️ theme, utilizing animal actor techniques. *This is an Animal Actor title. Closes April 6.	74	Shamrock Shenanigans (SS26)	Animal Actor	None	331
For puppies age 0-2 years old. Video submitted to staff evaluators; not CTDI. Click here for rules	75	Trick Puppy Champion (TPCH)	Trick	Intermediate Trick Dog Masters (ITD-M)	149
CLOSED. Mini obstacle course while carrying a beer stein—don't spill!	76	Oktoberfest 2025 (Okt25)	Stunt Dog	None	331
New! Dog plus its offspring and siblings (if any) earn a total of 10 fitness titles	77	Fitness Register of Merit (CCF-ROM)	Trick	Fitness titles on this dog or its offspring or its siblings	1