Tricktionary/Fit-tionacy – ones that need videos

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Our Tricktionary is missing some videos of finished tricks, and some tutorials on how to teach the tricks. We’d love if you can contribute a video for a missing item, or if you can remake a better version of a video currently on there. Also, if you want to suggest a new trick, please let Kyra know! 661-803-5829 [email protected]

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2 on 2 off
Two On Two Off
2 On/2 Off Novice Common agility warm up exercise where the dog will place front feet on the floor or a target with rear feet on an elevated board or object. 3 //www.youtube.com/embed/h7YGytG7S2c" //www.youtube.com/embed/0vcyyABwNiw
2 on 2 off
Two On Two Off
2 On/2 Off Peanut Intermediate Dog will have rear feet on stabilized peanut, ball or similar and front feet on target or floor. 4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/PvnJSM33JTw https://www.youtube.com/embed/tB-eVC0qEKw
2-on/2-off Pull Back on Intermediate 2 on 2 off pull back on (pull front feet back onto platform): Dog will move front feet only on cue from a 2 on 2 off position on a ball/peanut or elevated pedestal. Front feet may be on a target or the floor and rear feet will be elevated. The dog will pull the front feet from the target or floor back onto the elevated surface where rear feet are. 5 https://www.youtube.com/embed/5YsImB2QOqw https://www.youtube.com/embed/aYbIkRSuSNA
A-frame Intermediate The dog will safely traverse up and down an A-Frame.The A-frame should be large enough that the dog takes at least 3 strides on the A-frame and at least once on each side. Example: once on the way up, once as he clears the apex, and once on the way down. The dog may take more steps on the A-frame, three strides is the minimum requirement. The dog should “hit” the contacts on the AF and not jump from an unsafe height. 6 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ulC2yL3qbu4
Achoo! Bring Me a Tissue Expert Achoo (fetch tissue from box, throw in trash): When the handler pretends to sneeze (other cues allowed), the dog goes to a tissue box. The dog retrieves a tissue from the box and brings it to the handler. After the handler “uses” the tissue, the handler gives the dog the tissue and directs the dog to put it into the trash can. The dog carries the tissue to an open can and drops the tissue in the trash can. The tissue can be a handkerchief, paper towel or a tissue. 7 https://www.youtube.com/embed/mbDukoVnGVI
Airplane / Arm Circle Expert This trick is named after the “airplane” position the handler assumes. The handler holds their arms straight out to their sides (bent elbows are OK) in an “airplane” or “t” position. The dog circles the handler in either direction and jumps the handler’s “airplane” arms as they complete the circle. The dog should jump each arm at least once (2 jumps total) more jumps are fine but not required. Height is not a requirement and the handler may sit on the ground or kneel as appropriate for their dog, the goal is the dog goes around and over the handlers outstretched arms. The handler's arms must remain out-stretched and should not be used to cue, point or lure the dog over the arms. 8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/TmhyrlGXknA https://www.youtube.com/embed/OCLM7ZuWysk
Assisted Upright Walking
Paws up on My Arm
Upright Walking (Assisted) Intermediate Dog will place paws on the handlers arm as the handler walks backward. Handler should show about 5 steps of walking. For small dogs the handler can be on their knees. 10 https://www.youtube.com/embed/CS6uWa12e88 https://www.youtube.com/embed/fJOXiLJLWF8
Back up on stairs Expert With the handler standing at the bottom of the stairs, the dog backs up a flight of stairs. Show the dog backing up at least 4 stair steps. Handler should remain stationary. 13 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Db2rWoyEdVI https://www.youtube.com/embed/9PEcEQigG1o?si=hvhyXX4C7vUurOs8
back-up chute Back Up Chute Novice Dog will back up 5 feet (1.5 meters) in a chute made from objects like gating, boxes or furniture. Dog may pause and be given the cue to back up several times. Handler may walk beside the dog.
Construct a narrow chute, for example by placing the back of a sofa near the wall. Toss a treat into the chute. Your dog should walk in to get the treat, and walk backwards out of the chute. We can build on this trick later, for the Advanced trick of "back up on cue".
14 https://www.youtube.com/embed/PqL33hPGtKk https://www.youtube.com/embed/JsFWNrO_bEg
Dog Walk Balance Beam Novice Dog will walk across a non slip board that is at least six feet long (~2 meters) and 12 inches (30 cm)or less wide. An agility dogwalk can be used but is not required. 15 https://www.youtube.com/embed/zIFN77vXYpE https://www.youtube.com/embed/76ZNa84xBgM
Double Balance Beam
Tightrope
Balance Beam (Double Rail) Expert This trick challenges the dog’s balance and coordination. The rails should be roughly chest width apart and there should be a gap of at least a paw width between the rails. The rails should be at least twice the length of the dog as measured from nose to hip. The height of the rails is not important as long as the dog is clearly placing his feet on each rail for the length of the board. 16 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tb10SdmtyN8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/tpVTCmKTTL0
Balance on a Brick
Balance on a Pedestal
Balance on a Block Intermediate Dog will balance on a small block or brick. The item should be half the length of the dog or less as measured from the point of the chest to the point of the hip. 18 https://www.youtube.com/embed/x4Eg7pmrURE https://www.youtube.com/embed/aG5FzNMykfE
Fit Ball
Stand on a Peanut
Balance on Top of a Ball Intermediate Dog will safely balance on a stabilized ball or peanut for 5 seconds. Any position is allowed. 19 https://www.youtube.com/embed/PfRGoNe37cs https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Sz870g-sDc
Bang Game (smack a board) Novice Dog will use their front foot or feet to push down a board and make a noise. Board can be any size or length and made from any materials. The key part of the trick is that the dog pushes a board that makes a noise similar to a teeter. 20 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BBuLXiaAxEo https://www.youtube.com/embed/kStNd74-15s
Bar Jump Novice Dog will jump over a bar jump, no height requirement is required but the dog should jump vs walking over the bar. Jump may be made from anything safe around the house (Example: broom handle and blocks, etc) 21 https://www.youtube.com/embed/qT94QF1pm-Y https://www.youtube.com/embed/mQYawNyc4TQ
My dog can count
2+2 dog
My dog can read
Math
Bark the Answer Advanced Based on the “Clever Hans” experiments of the 1890s, the handler asks the dog a math question and the dog barks (or paws) until the correct answer is reached (ex- the handler asks “What is 2+2? The dog barks 4 times). The dog is actually barking on the cue of the question and continues barking until a subtle body language cue tells the dog to stop. 22 https://www.youtube.com/embed/bUySWt0QK8g
Barn Hunt
Area Search
Quartering Search
Barn Hunt / Area Search Expert The Area Search is done outside in a field, natural grasses, in an area of about 20m x 20m. Four small human-scented items (such as a baby sock) are placed in the field, unseen by the dog and handler. The dog, alone, enters the area to find the articles. The handler does not enter the area. The dog is given five minutes to do the search in competition.
Various organizations hold competitions, such as FCI, South Africa Kennel Union, IRO, Schutzhund groups, and Search and Rescue groups.
Barn Hunt is a variation of an area search in which the dog searches a maze of hay bales in a barn for a rat which is in an enclosed, protective cage. Competition organizations include BHA.
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Go Around
Around an object
Barrel Racing (Go Around 3 Objects) Advanced Place a barrel or cone or other object 10ft (3m) to your left, and another 10ft (3m) to your right. Send your dog to to around one, then the other, and then the first again. 24 https://www.youtube.com/embed/LLFedz4NF38 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ulfCTDmlbTw
Barrel Roll: 2 feet pushing Expert Barrel Roll, 2 feet pushing: The dog pushes a peanut or similar object by placing his front paws on object and walking forward on his back legs. The dog should demonstrate placing his feet on the object and moving the item safely from a stopped position pushing forward a minimum of 5 steps. 25 https://www.youtube.com/embed/5OEB7OUg_jg https://www.youtube.com/embed/1e8JifD-XVk
Barrel Roll: 4 Feet on barrel Expert Barrel roll, dog walks on top: The dog stands with four feet on top of a barrel, fitness peanut or similar object. The dog walks forward causing the barrel to roll backward. The dog should take at least 3 steps on the barrel.
26 https://www.youtube.com/embed/RsqHskjNAWg https://www.youtube.com/embed/LwbCthMpKXs
Basket Ball Basketball Expert The dog retrieves a ball, carries it to a basket or hoop where the dog drops “dunks” the ball into the hoop by releasing the ball into the basket. 27 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vfqlq_Lhfbw https://www.youtube.com/embed/47PDmWfVt6E
Baton Jumping Intermediate Baton jumping (jump a handheld bar) Dog will safely jump over a hand held bar. Bar can be a broom, pole, etc. No height requirement but dog should jump and not walk over bar. 28 https://www.youtube.com/embed/yd0vdBkMvJk https://www.youtube.com/embed/LI8xinGqj74
Logic Test
Cookie on a string
Biscuit Under the Sofa Novice This logic test challenges your dog to figure out how to pull a string to retrieve a biscuit from under the sofa. 29 https://www.youtube.com/embed/fhbtg7_9cJc
Blind Jump Paper-Covered Hoop Intermediate Dog will jump through a paper covered hoop or through closed curtains. This should be a blind jump. 30 https://www.youtube.com/embed/0sCtUrbHiaQ
Blowing Bubbles in Water Bowl Intermediate Dog places his nose under water in a bucket/small pool and blows bubbles in the water on cue. 31 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BnterD8Bi0c https://www.youtube.com/embed/zoIYpk_nIaA
Take a Bow
Curtsy
Bow Advanced On handler’s cue the dog will bow with elbows on the ground while the rear end stays in standing position. Dog should hold the bow position for 4 seconds. No food lure should be used but a hand signal may be used. 32 https://www.youtube.com/embed/rYR2vRzCueU https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ib-2KnoTom4
Bow Under a Magic Square Novice Dog will use the magic square to get into the bow position with the front end down (elbows on ground) and rear end up. Any home made square can be used. 33 https://www.youtube.com/embed/6HO-G3wbvf8
Bring Me a Beer from the Fridge Soda from the Fridge Expert (Open fridge, fetch, close). The dog opens a door by any means, typically by pulling a rope, reaches into the fridge or cooler and retrieves a can or bottle beverage for the owner, the dog then closes the door. The handler has the choice of having the dog retrieve the beverage then sending the dog to close the door or having the dog close the door then returning to the handler with the beverage. “Beverage” can be any object. 34 https://www.youtube.com/embed/CIVnl_xTGMU https://www.youtube.com/embed/cqGfjmnFggk
Broad Jump
Long Jump
Broad Jump Advanced Based on the AKC Open Obedience (CDX) exercise the handler will leave the dog facing roughly 8 feet/2.4m from the broad jump in a sit and move to the right side of the jump remaining 2 feet/.6m from the jump. Once cued by the handler the dog will take the jump and while the dog is in midair, the handler will make a 90-degree pivot, but will remain in the same spot. The dog will clear the entire distance of the hurdles without touching them and, without further command or signal, immediately return to a sitting position in front of the handler, and return to heel position. The broad jump consists of four white telescoping hurdles, all about 8 inches/20cm wide. The largest hurdle will measure about 5 feet/1.5cm long and about 6 inches/15cm at the highest point and are arranged in order of size, evenly spaced, covering a distance equal to twice the height of the high jump setting for each dog. Four hurdles will be used for a jump of 48 to 72 inches/121 to 182, three for 28 to 44 inches/71-111cm, two for a jump of 16 to 24 inches/40-60cm, and one for 8 inches/20cm. The length of the jump is determined by the dog’s height at the withers. (see AKC obedience rules for jump height chart, page 108) 35 https://www.youtube.com/embed/1XBThDP5nIU
Canicross Advanced Canicross is a team sport where the dog is attached to the runner’s waistline with a bungee leash via a harness designed for pulling, whenever the runner’s feet are off the ground, the dog pulls the runner forward. Video should show the team starting into motion and moving for 100 feet/30m with at least one stop and one 90 degree turn. 36
Hold and walk with me
Carry My Purse
Carry my Bag Intermediate Carry my purse 7 sec: Dog will carry a purse, bag or other similar item in mouth for 7 seconds
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Hockey Goalie Catch a Ball/Toy Novice Dog will catch a thrown toy or treat in mid air. 38 https://www.youtube.com/embed/AsdYnJBvgmQ
Cavaletti Arc
Cavalettis: Irregular
Cavaletti Arc Novice Dog will trot through cavalettis in the shape of an arc. At least 5 poles should be used and dog should trot thru poles for at least one repetition. Poles should be spaced appropriately for the dog's size. 39 https://www.youtube.com/embed/cr7XkWUJjbQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/45AJLQ75PIU
Chess Expert This trick combines mouth hold with precision placement. The dog will lift a chess piece and replace it upright, without destroying the rest of the board. Show two reps. 40 https://www.youtube.com/embed/avxzvk32JfI https://www.youtube.com/embed/d9JqoKfI9dA?si=Jqyzw_RdU8aVYMJJ
Can Can Chorus Line Kicks Advanced Chorus line kicks: Peekaboo alternating paw lifts With handler standing the dog will come behind handler and through the handler's legs with both dog and handler facing the same direction. As the handler raises each leg the dog will raise a paw. This may also be performed in front or heel position. 41 https://www.youtube.com/embed/9kGTmkXKwHA https://www.youtube.com/embed/S2Se4iNnRZw
Chute Tunnel Intermediate With a little help, your dog will be confidently pushing his way through a closed fabric chute. Chute can be any length but should have a "closed" end where the dog does not see the opening.

**NOTE: This is a legacy agility obstacle that has since been removed from competition. Slower is safer with this obstacle.
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Climb a Ladder Expert The dog climbs an object that closely resembles a traditional ladder. The ladder should have enough rungs for the dog to comfortably place all four feet on the ladder and have room to climb one more step with all four feet. The dog may climb with the left front foot and bring the right foot up to join it, then raise the left rear foot and bring the right rear foot up to join it or any variation or combination of climbing one additional rung with all four feet after all four feet are on the ladder. A standard 6'/1.8m painter's ladder is recommended for this trick. 43 <ifhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/friyn__0RRk
Slam the Door Close the Door Intermediate On cue dog will close a door, drawer or cabinet using a nose or paw to push the item closed. 44 https://www.youtube.com/embed/EdqqLdB-bRM https://www.youtube.com/embed/yxQh2RNgmj8
Recall Come Novice Dog will recall to the handler from a distance of 10 feet(3m). Handler may pat leg, clap hands or cue the dog 1-2 times. Handler may not pull or reel the dog in with a leash. 45 https://www.youtube.com/embed/WW2dY8nm2BM
Treibball Counter (continually remains on opposite side) Intermediate This exercise begins with the dog next to the handler facing the exercise ball. When cued, the dog moves to a position on the other side of the ball directly opposite and facing the handler. The dog maintains this position relative to the handler as they move around the ball 360 degrees. The dog always stays on the opposite side of the ball from the handler. 46 https://www.youtube.com/embed/oao1Kcz5Wik
Hide Your Eyes
Paw Swipe at Muzzle
Cover Your Eyes Expert Cover eyes - quick swipe ok: The dog may be sitting, standing or lying down for this trick. The dog raises a front paw and wipes at the bridge of his nose. The dog may swipe at his nose or hold his paw on his nose/head in a salute position both are allowed. 47 https://www.youtube.com/embed/5hBzZX6lwoU https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q2lXTkHT3ho
Crawl Novice Dog will crawl with elbows on ground for 5 steps. A hand target or target stick may be used to guide the dog. 48 https://www.youtube.com/embed/NyHDtBSRPKQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/JzbjUYygZEs
Commando Crawl Crawl Tunnel Intermediate Dog crawls with elbows on ground through a low tunnel at least two body lengths. Tunnel can be made from chairs or other household items. 49 https://www.youtube.com/embed/32kLzB1-NhE https://www.youtube.com/embed/m0atZGsjxqs
Cross your paws Expert This trick is typically done with the dog laying down, but may be done standing as well. When asked the dog will take one front foot and cross it over or in front of the other. Example the dog is laying down and lifts his left foot and places it over his right front foot/leg similar to a human crossing their legs in a chair. When standing the dog crosses one foot in front of the other clearly bringing the foot across the other. To qualify for this trick, the dog only needs to go in one direction (left over right) and not both directions. 50 https://www.youtube.com/embed/DrCG3EyINmY https://www.youtube.com/embed/-VzpvnqWCQs
Directed Jumping Expert There will be two jumps set at least 15 feet/4.5m apart. The dog and handler stand in the center of the jumps at least 10 feet/3m in front of the jumps, the dog is sent between the jumps(a go out) to a location at least 5-10ft/1.5- 3m feet behind the jumps and approximately centered between the jumps and sits on handlers cue. The handler remains in the same location and directs the dog to jump one of the jumps (hand and verbal signals are OK), the dog takes the jump and returns to the handler. Once the dog has completed the jump, the handler may turn to face the dog. The handler then sends the dog out between the jumps and repeats the exercise with the other jump. 51 https://www.youtube.com/embed/cKCycOj1AUY
Directed Retrieve Advanced Directed retrieve (3 identical objects): This trick is based on the utility obedience exercise where 3 identical gloves are placed by the steward and the dog retrieves the glove the handler indicates. For this trick the handler or a helper will place 3 identical objects (gloves, socks, tennis balls, toys, etc) at least 10 feet/3m away from the dog and handler team. The dog is blinded during the glove placement so the dog will be with his back to the articles. After the articles are placed the handler will begin in heel position with the dog facing away from the gloves and turn with the dog to face the gloves. The handler will indicate to the dog with a hand signal to retrieve the correct glove. The dog will then leave the handler on cue and go to the correct glove and return to the handler with that glove, sitting in a front position with the handler and waiting for the handler to take the glove. 52 https://www.youtube.com/embed/mc2lLzCyUPY
Directional Casting Intermediate Dog will be sent by handler to one of 2 or more platforms or low marks. Handler should show dog being sent to at least two platforms in a row. Platforms should be spaced 3-4 feet (~1-1.2m) apart. This trick is about showing the dog understanding and responding to directional cues and not as focused on the platforms. 53 https://www.youtube.com/embed/JjMfeMbpxuc
Disc Catch
Flying Disc
Frisbee
Disc Catch Intermediate A flying disc is inherently intriguing to a dog; flying away, birdlike, just out of his reach. 54 https://www.youtube.com/embed/5SSwgsNOucU https://www.youtube.com/embed/6nI9KiMyhg8?si=T-jcBAJYjTgZ8fz7
Flying Disc
Frisbee
Disc Rollers Novice Rollers are great fun (and exercise) for your dog. Your dog learns to seize the disc while it is rolling, without the added difficulty of catching it in the air. 55 https://www.youtube.com/embed/27sexIfjyW8?si=50KBlLHGbVXU8-FW https://www.youtube.com/embed/urLrtxaYPqs?si=Q6KWwVMHghf30Y1d

Disc Vault/ Rebound Expert Disc vault, rebound off leg, back, hip: The dog uses the handler’s body as a launching pad or platform to jump for a disc or thrown toy.. This trick combines skills from three earlier tricks: 1) catch a toy 2) flyball box rebound 3) jump my knee, back or into my arms. From the ground, the dog jumps to a body part presented by the handler and uses the handler’s body to launch to catch a thrown toy such as a flying disk. 56 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ejuNy_va3S8
Name That Toy Discern Objects’ Names Intermediate Discern objects by name: Dog will identify toys or other objects by name from a group of objects. Dog should know the names of 3 different objects, and demonstrate in a continuous video. It is not necessary to retrieve the object, but the dog needs to at least clearly indicate the object in some way. INSTRUCTIONS: Set out 3 objects (such as a ball, rope, toy). Send the dog to get the ball. Keep the ball, so now there are only 2 objects left. Send the dog to get the rope. Keep the rope. Send the dog to get the toy, which is the only object left. 57 https://www.youtube.com/embed/il2MMDWeW60 https://www.youtube.com/embed/QIoaABE9jI8
Behaviors at a Distance Distance Work (3 behaviors, 10 ft /3m away. OK to treat between each) Advanced Distance work 3 behaviors, 10 ft/3m away ok to treat b/w: The dog will perform any three behaviors at a distance of 10 feet/3m from the handler. The dog can be on a pedestal or on the floor. Examples of behaviors to perform: down, sit, spin left or right, stand, sit pretty, etc. 58 https://www.youtube.com/embed/tJLsgPZIuJQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/-DWjFEBvi2Q?si=xPMePKPpHolShTTR
Behaviors at a Distance Distance Work (6 behaviors, 12 feet/3.6m away, treats between OK) Expert Distance work 6 behaviors, 12 ft/3.6m away, treats ok b/w: The dog performs 6 different tricks 12 feet/3.6 away from the handler. Typically this is done starting with the dog on a platform or mark. Tricks may be performed individually and the handler may reward in between tricks. Tricks may be done in sequence without the handler rewarding, in this case tricks that involve moving such as send to a tunnel then weave poles may be done in sequence the dog does not have to be sent to a platform as long as the handler remains 12 feet /3.6m away from the dog. 59 https://www.youtube.com/embed/EtgdTsJxkPg https://www.youtube.com/embed/-DWjFEBvi2Q?si=xPMePKPpHolShTTR
Dock Diving
Dog Diving
Dock Diving Advanced The dog jumps off the dock and catches the toy; catching the toy in the air is not required. See Expert tricks list for additional dock diving information. 60 https://www.youtube.com/embed/xrVfsyNO9cY
Dock Diving
Dog Diving
Dock Diving- e Expert Dock diving at the expert level includes three key components, the dog jumps from the elevated dock, the dog catches the toy above the water line (in the air or suspended) and retrieves the toy to the dock. Examples include: Distance jump - dog jumps into pool after toy, catches toy in its mouth and carries it to dock. Air retrieve/high jump expert- dog knocks toy down with mouth from rig and brings it back to the dock. Hydro dash expert- dog fetches toy from rig and brings back to dock. 61
Doggy Pushups
Push ups
Down Stand
Push-ups Novice Starting in a "stand" position the dog will perform a sit then a down on cue for 3 repetitions. Sit, down, sit, down, sit down. 62 https://www.youtube.com/embed/fY3t5E_lWSA https://www.youtube.com/embed/W9wnIqm29nI?si=JCIuCdc62VDd2DAV
Airplane Double Hoop Circle Advanced Double hoop circle (2 hoops at my sides, dog circles me): The handler will stand while holding two round hoops that are appropriate size for the dog. The handler will stand with the hoops held out on both sides. The dog will circle the handler and jump through the hoops as the handler holds the hoops. The dog should go through the hoops twice. This trick can also be performed with the handler kneeling on the ground and holding the hoops out at their sides and having the dog circle the handler through the hoops. 63 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wu3kI07iKdI https://www.youtube.com/embed/hnqkEhJaaJA?si=qWwY6BqKyOkR8jsS
Down
Lie Down
Down Novice Dog will lie down when cued with elbows on the ground 64 https://www.youtube.com/embed/aXphohhDUbE https://www.youtube.com/embed/pLgCfycTF3U
Drop It
Give
Out
Drop It Novice Dog will release or drop an item on cue. The dog should release the item with no more than 2 cues. Handler should not be wrestling the object from the dog. 65 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cts-UQEWnYo
Drop on Recall Advanced Drop on recall: Based on the AKC Open obedience exercise the handler leave the dog to stay in the sit position. The handler will walk forward to ~ 30 feet/9m, then turn, face the dog, then the handler will cue/signal the dog to come. The dog must come directly at a brisk trot. After the dog has traveled a few feet the handler will give a cue/signal to drop, and the dog must drop immediately to a complete down position. The dog must remain down until the handler gives the command or signal to come.
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Emergency Stop Intermediate Emergency stop: Dog will stop forward movement and hold position when cued by the handler. Dog should be trotting as the handler gives the cue and should stop when the cue is given. 67 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Edch21ZKXoQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/7gyewTUmtuM?si=6Z1YWSH8KC0IpuhK
Fetch
Retrieve an Object
Pick Up a Toy
Fetch (Bring it Near Me) Novice Dog will retrieve an object and bring it within 1 foot (.3 meters) of handler, dog does not have to drop item on cue 68 https://www.youtube.com/embed/1M7vHgmNNkw https://www.youtube.com/embed/hWgi-vr5k3U
Fetch
Fetch a Ball
Retrieve
Fetch-to-Hand Intermediate Dog will retrieve an object to handler’s hand on cue. Object may be thrown or previously placed by the handler. Object can be anything including a ball, or toy. 69 https://www.youtube.com/embed/tuMMPwtG8Ik https://www.youtube.com/embed/1M7vHgmNNkw
Figure Eight
Figure 8
Figure-8's Through My Legs Intermediate With the handler standing and with legs spaced apart the dog will weave between each of the handlers legs with two rotations.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Find the Hidden Veggies
Treasure Hunt
Find Hidden Treats Novice This is an introductory trick for scent work or shell game. Dog should use his nose to find at least 3 hidden treats. Treats can be hidden under clothing or in corners of a room, behind or under objects 71
Scent Discrimination
Scent Articles
Handler Scent
Find the Remote
Find my car keys
Find the Object With My Scent Expert Find object with my scent (6 objects): Based on the utility scent articles routine this trick requires 6 identical objects, 5 that are “cold” unscented articles and a 6th article that the handler has scented by holding and rubbing with their hands scattered on the ground/floor. The dog is asked to find the correct object, for the obedience exercise the dog retrieves the correct object, with the advent of the handler scent search in AKC scent work trials, the dog may clearly indicate the correct object. Objects may be of any material as long as they are identical objects. Handler should show in the video which item is the scented item. Examples of identical items to use: 6 socks, 6 gloves, 6 tennis balls, canning jar lids/rings etc. Other variations of this trick can be: Find the TV remote, find my car keys, find my sock/glove. These items should be placed out of sight from the dog and the dog cued to find the item and retrieve to handler. Also finding the handler's scented article (glove/sock/cottonball) in a box or in a search environment similar to the AKC & UKC exercises is also counted under this trick. The handler should scent an article with their hands and place it inside a box that is placed in row of 6 boxes and the dog will indicate which box contains the scented article. A room search for the handler's hidden cotton ball is also accepted and should be similar to the AKC handler scent search. 72 https://www.youtube.com/embed/fswgdo-VzOw
Pull Up the Rope Fishing With a Rope Expert Fishing rope with treasure hangs over a ledge and the dog pulls up: A treat or toy is secured to the end of a rope and hung over a ledge, balcony or table in such a way the dog must pull the treat up onto the ledge to reach the treat. The dog may grip the rope and back up, or grip the rope, stand on the rope and re-grip the rope, but should demonstrate creative use of two skills (mouth target and back up or mouth target and foot target) to get the treat. This trick must include the dog using both his paws and mouth to be an expert trick. The treasure must be hanging below the dog and not over the dogs head so as to resemble the dog "fishing." 73 https://www.youtube.com/embed/dFnv7HiQktg?start=784 https://www.youtube.com/embed/V5WE6C2O3fo
Flyball Expert Based on competition flyball the dog runs over the 4 hurdles and to the flyball box fetching the ball. completing the box turn, and running back over the hurdles with the ball to the handler. 74 https://www.youtube.com/embed/DFJuRS2GdGM
Flyball box
Swimmers Turn
Tic tac
Slant Board
Flyball Box Turn/Slant Board Intermediate The dog runs to a slanted board or flyable box to complete a turn on the board. All four feet should touch the board/box. The dog may turn in either direction for this trick. No ball retrieve is required. NOTE: Flyball including ball retrieval is listed under expert tricks. 75 https://www.youtube.com/embed/pG9Hhw8SznY
Focus
Watch Me
Focus Novice Focus (hold eye contact 6 seconds): Dog will hold eye contact with the handler for 6 seconds. Handler may cue the dog 1 or 2 verbal cues during the 6 seconds. If submitted by video, make sure the handler's face is visible. 76 https://www.youtube.com/embed/i8XNlWYHg9k
Food Retrieval Advanced Food Retrieval: When prompted by the handler the dog will retrieve a food item such as a raw egg, a hot dog, a slice of bacon, etc and deliver the food item to the handler. The dog should not eat or chew on the item. The handler should be able to take the food easily from the dog with no tugging or wrestling. Dog should retrieve ~ 6 ft/2m. 77 https://www.youtube.com/embed/pyDH1rK4Cgc
Foot Stall Expert With the handler lying on their back with legs outstretched and feet in the air soles flat toward the sky, the dog jumps on to the soles of the handler’s feet and balances there on two or four feet. 78 https://www.youtube.com/embed/AsN5N1lpw18
Peekaboo Footsies Walking (paws on my feet as I walk) Expert Footsies peekaboo with dogs feet on handler’s feet walking: This skill builds on the noviced, intermediate and advanced versions of peekaboo. The dog relocates to a position between the handlers legs, places his feet on the handler’s feet / shoes and keeps his front feet on the handler's feet as they walk forward together a minimum of four steps.
79 https://www.youtube.com/embed/oZYJ6kBzxKM https://www.youtube.com/embed/zSgSMh9JpwA?si=VQ63xP9TP0U-09cq
Footsies (peekaboo with paws on my feet) Advanced Footsies (peekaboo paws on my feet): While the handler is standing with feet shoulder width apart, the dog will come behind the handler and enter between the handler's legs and place his front feet on the handler’s feet. 80 https://www.youtube.com/embed/2rxmIunARTU
Front Novice Dog will come to front as a position change from either left or right side heel. 81 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BJtsbzE3stg?si=7NoQ9CZ3SUS0unSV
Suitcase - Get in a Closed Suitcase Expert Dog will open a suitcase with hand mouth or nose and get into suitcase with lid closing down over the dog as if the dog is packing himself up in the luggage. 82 https://www.youtube.com/embed/HSSWyHkVBvQ
Get the Phone When It Rings Advanced Phone (get phone when it rings): Upon hearing a phone ringer noise (electronic, actual ring or handler saying ring/ring) the dog will pick up the phone and bring it to the handler. 83 https://www.youtube.com/embed/XSIm5y7TQ-g
Get Your Leash Advanced Your dog will fetch-to-hand his leash from its regular spot, when it's time for a walk. Leash should be at least 6 feet (2m) from handler and delivered to hand. 84 https://www.youtube.com/embed/GZX9CNhlkMU
Slide into Middle Position
Slide into Center Position
Back up into Center
Back up between my legs
Back up into peekaboo
Half Reverse/Scoot Advanced The dog backs up to position himself between your legs (center position, or middle position). 85 https://www.youtube.com/embed/aYmzD77MF0A?si=xpyX1JwqjzeWR5Milscreen> https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q1q8XKyt5I4
Hand Signals
Silent Cues
Hand Signals (3 Behaviors) Novice Dog will respond to any 3 hand signals given by the handler. Verbal cues should not be used. 86 https://www.youtube.com/embed/G5SMFI_shSc https://www.youtube.com/embed/_hLeOnfw20k
Hand Signals (6 Behaviors) Intermediate Hand signals (6 behaviors) : Dog will perform 6 hand signals as cued by the handler. Cues maybe any behaviors and do not have to be one after the other. Handler may reward in between each signal. No verbal cues should be given but a marker word or clicker may be used after the behavior. 87
Hand Stand
Paw stand
Pawstand
Handstand Expert The dog backs up, placing his rear feet on a wall or slightly slanted board (30 degrees or less from the wall) and backs up to a position where his back is parallel with the wall or board. Alternately the dog may perform a handstand without support by balancing on his front legs only. 88 https://www.youtube.com/embed/7mCR6WjvdhY https://www.youtube.com/embed/vPtD92kfwjo
Head Tilt Head Cock Novice One cue the dog will tilt his head in either direction. 89 https://www.youtube.com/embed/8w2RKmLHkbI https://www.youtube.com/embed/_g6tIFkSkag
Head Down
Chin Rest
Head Down Advanced Head down, chin rest: On cue the dog will place his chin down on an object such as the floor, a pillow of the handler’s palm. The dog should hold the position for at least 5 seconds. 90 https://www.youtube.com/embed/IYtBwfOL-Bw https://www.youtube.com/embed/A9l3KrZN5b8
Heel with Automatic Sit Advanced Heel at side, auto sit: When cued by the handler the dog will heel on either side of the handler for 20 feet /6m and automatically sit when the handler stops. Video should show a stop and start with the heeling at a normal pace and should be performed off leash. Extra cue should not be given to cue the sit. 91 https://www.youtube.com/embed/eAc-GJYEChA?si=xEpc_eCgx7PrITz3
Herding Expert Herding breed dogs often instinctually herd livestock into a bunch, or herd them in a direction. For the purpose of an expert "trick," we want to see that the dog has been TRAINED to follow specific cues (such as "bye" and "away") or rules or goals. This could mean demonstrating a "lift" and "fetch" of the stock, a change of direction, and stop of the dog and stock. 92 https://www.youtube.com/embed/y07at1bU89Q
Hide-and-Seek
Find Me
Hide and Seek (Find Me) Novice Handler will go out of sight into another room and dog will find handler with 1-2 verbal cues. This is a blind recall. 93 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ChAhieDJW7k
Hide Your Head Under a Cushion
Hide Your Head
Act Ashamed
Hide Your Head Under Something Advanced Are you playing hide-and-seek? Have your dog hide her head under a cushion. 94 https://www.youtube.com/embed/bhTf4eh9mKY
Go hide
Hide in a box
Hide Yourself Advanced On cue from the handler the dog will move away from the handler and go hide behind an object or inside a box. Note: Hiding in a suitcase with the dog opening the case, getting inside and the top down over the dog is an expert trick. 95 <ifhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/bLmsjDk4XS0
Hold Object in Mouth (5 sec.) Intermediate Hold object in mouth 5 sec: The dog will hold any object in their mouth for 5 seconds. Object can be a toy, leash, dumbbell or anything similar. The handler may not hold the dog’s head or touch the dog during the hold. The dog should not excessively shake, chew or hold the object and the handler should be able to have the dog release the object without a tug or keep away. 96 https://www.youtube.com/embed/uijgIXNpoE0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/V2YJCsXKUL0
Squeak a ball
Honk a Bike Horn Intermediate When cued by the handler the dog will honk a bike horn using either a paw or nose press or his mouth. Dog should honk the horn at least twice. Two quick honks is fine. 97 https://www.youtube.com/embed/xZMEjYx1hEo https://www.youtube.com/embed/TUqF3SsO_Hk?si=DN39PnibLu81AItH
Hoop Jump
Tire Jump
Hoop Jump Novice Dog will jump through a hoop. Hoop may be made of any material and be any size. Handler can hold the hoop or use a mounted hoop in a holder.
98 https://www.youtube.com/embed/UuFg7jeglFs https://www.youtube.com/embed/3FEseKOi-9U
Hoop Jump over another dog's back Intermediate With the handler holding a hula hoop over another dog's back the dog jumps through the hoop over the other dog's back. No height requirement is needed but the dog should jump and not walk through the hoop. 99 https://www.youtube.com/embed/IfS7uxlPUls https://www.youtube.com/embed/kvV_qSQNp4A?si=JVHWCH6U3_DPmUeq
Hoop Jump over My Back Expert The handler holds the hoop over his or her back and bends forward, when cued the dog jumps over the handler’s back passing through the hoop. The handler may be standing, kneeling on the ground or lowered onto all fours as necessary to accommodate the dog’s size and ability to jump. The dog may jump over the handlers back or briefly touch the handlers back, but should be clearly jumping through the hoop. The handler should not lure the dog through the hoop or have a second handler hold the hoop. 100 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ROMRuRj4tgQ?si=_b_mvyNyGfjVI4ln&start=79 https://www.youtube.com/embed/IaQoMEw6xRk?si=9b5YMoovTItN7nZJ&start=79
Hoop Leg Weave
Double Hoop Sequence
Hoop Leg Weave Expert Your dog crossing back-and-forth jumping hoops as you walk. Your dog should turn to his left after jumping the right hoop and then turn to his right after jumping the left hoop. 102 https://www.youtube.com/embed/t_MNPI_AJeQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/NkRi8swBn7g?si=zITTbe-oYeYXiRLR
Hug an object, including first picking up the object Expert The dog picks up an object, such a a teddy bear, and then sits and uses his front feet to hold an object in a hug. 103 https://www.youtube.com/embed/UFgfg53QTM0
Hug a toy or object Advanced The dog sits and uses his front feet to hold an object. Common objects include a cane, the handler's leg, and and a teddy bear. Note that this trick qualifies as an EXPERT trick if the dog first picks up the object from the floor and then hugs it. 104 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZmGBd5xAZyA
Spin While Holding a Hoop Advanced Dog will take a hula hoop into his mouth and spin 360 degrees while holding the hula hoop. 105 https://www.youtube.com/embed/sYyvGpnGz1o
Reading
Index cards
Cue transfer
Cue Cards (dog responds to words/symbols) Expert Index cards (dog responds to written instructions, any method): The dog performs three distinct behaviors on the cue of the word or symbol on a piece of paper when the cards are presented by the handler. This is a cue transfer behavior where the handler will show the dog three cards for different behaviors and the dog will offer the behavior on the cards with no verbal cues from the handler. This is a Clever Hans style trick where it appears to the audience the dog is "reading" the cards but the dog is responding to body cues from the handler. One repetition is needed. To qualify keep the cues subtle such as different hands or positions to hold the cards, raising eyebrows or other subtle cues just once. Avoid re-cueing or extreme movements. 106 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ej_2FjosYhg https://www.youtube.com/embed/nNa6_Ri0rNk
Jump for Joy
Toyota Jump
Boing! Novice Dog will jump straight up in air with all 4 paws off the ground on cue. Dog should not be leaning or using handler for support.
107 https://www.youtube.com/embed/6oR6TQFL7zI https://www.youtube.com/embed/S4UfTJ1_9CM
Jump into My Arms Advanced With the handler standing the dog will jump into the handler’s arms to be caught. For a small dog(under 20lbs)the handler can kneel down to catch the dog or lean back against the wall crouched down. Also a small dog can jump from a chair into the handler’s arms. Larger dogs can jump into arms sideways. 108 https://www.youtube.com/embed/HjLZiVkiglw https://www.youtube.com/embed/-eCrZStW0Ic
Jump Over My Back
Dogrobatics
Jump Over My Back Advanced Starting with the handler on all fours in a table top/bridge position the dog will jump over the handler’s back on cue. It is ok if the dog lightly pushes off the handler’s back. For small dogs (under 20lbs) the handler can be lower to the ground in a crouched position. 109 https://www.youtube.com/embed/XM71Tw-jkL4
Jump Over My Leg Jump Over My Knee Novice Dog will jump over handler or helper’s knee. No height requirement is required. 110 https://www.youtube.com/embed/raOsg4RXKGo https://www.youtube.com/embed/UA-yZzslUl4
Jumprope
Rope Skipping
Jump Rope Expert The dog jumps a jump rope either with the handler or a jump rope swung by one with the rope attached to a post or door knob etc or with two people swinging the rope. The rope is swung in a complete 360 degree arc with the rope passing over the dog’s head at least once and the dog jumping the rope at least twice. 111 https://www.youtube.com/embed/priDtYVWKko
Arm Circle Jump Through My Circled Arms Intermediate With handlers arms forming a circle the dog will jump through the handler’s arms.Handler may be sitting for a smaller dog or handler may stand. Height is not required, but the dog should jump through the handlers arms not step through. 112 https://www.youtube.com/embed/xY0CawTwcW4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWRhZM4wkF8
Jumping Figure-8s
Cik and Cap
Jump Wraps Intermediate Dog will wrap to the left and right over a bar jump in any order. Low jump height is fine. Dog will complete one wrap after the other as the handler cues each wrap. 113 https://www.youtube.com/embed/G25FIVXFejc https://www.youtube.com/embed/x378EOPjNQk?si=hTtfCf9ie2YmrG4K
Crate Training Kennel Up Novice When cued by handler dog will go into crate from at least 1m (3ft) away and wait 5 seconds until released by handler. 114 https://www.youtube.com/embed/sy1FLxekS1g https://www.youtube.com/embed/PVxo2U_p6M0
Crate Kennel Up (open door, go in crate, close door) Expert The dog goes to a dog crate with a solid door, opens the door by pulling a rope or using his paw, goes into the crate and closes the door by pulling a rope. The dog does not have to manipulate the latch, but must open and close the door on his own. 115 https://www.youtube.com/embed/hKH3q4Ree6Y https://www.youtube.com/embed/BfjajN3-g7g
Kisses Novice When cued dog will give handler a kiss on specified area (cheek or hand)
116 https://www.youtube.com/embed/6vwxVnAzqF8
Laundry Day Expert The dog will help with the laundry by removing clothing from the dryer and placing it in the laundry basket, or by taking clothing from the laundry basket and placing it in the washing machine. 117 https://www.youtube.com/embed/DD63JY7gr5I https://www.youtube.com/embed/W7pSQaHXyS8
Leave It/ Food Refusal Novice Dog will leave treat/food/toy until released by the handler for 10 seconds. Eye contact with the handler or backing away from the item is not required as long as the dog does not go for the item. 118 https://www.youtube.com/embed/1nBqJzl0hGY https://www.youtube.com/embed/nNwR-u2hPgY?si=-XKouXflrbxd_2pS
Rear Leg Lift
Pee
Rear Leg Hike Expert On cue, the dog lifts one rear leg and holds it in the air similar to a male dog urinating. Alternately the dog may extend the rear leg backward in the air in a toe point / arabesque behavior. A prop like a fire hydrant or such may be used as if the dog is hiking a leg on an object or the leg lift may be a freestanding leg lift. The dog can also lift their leg onto an object as long as it is high enough to differentiate it from a rear foot target. 119 https://www.youtube.com/embed/UyyiM6ZpIHE https://www.youtube.com/embed/L7f9C4G_FlE
Leg Weave Intermediate With handler in standing position and walking forward the dog will weave between handler’s legs as the handler walks forward. Handler and dog should move at least 4 steps. 120 https://www.youtube.com/embed/PE5aivjyxYs https://www.youtube.com/embed/j948IoWgVD8
Backward Leg Weaves Leg Weave (Reverse) Expert This is a variation of the orbit or back around me trick. The dog walks backward through the handler’s legs then backs around one leg returning to the center of the handler’s body then backs in through the handler’s leg and around the other leg, performing leg weaves while backing up. Show 2 repetitions in both directions. 121 https://www.youtube.com/embed/POQUrAzi98g
Limp Expert Limp walk with front leg lifted 3 steps: While standing, the dog lifts a front leg and holds it in the air. Without lowering the leg the dog hops forward on three legs three times. 122
Pedal Bin
Trash in the Trash Can
Stepcan
Litter in the Step Can Expert The handler may hand the dog an object or direct the dog to pick up the object. The dog takes the object to a garbage pail with a foot activated lid, the dog steps on the lever then drops the object into the open lid. 123 https://www.youtube.com/embed/s_-vH9R3_Ho
Mirroring Look Left/Look Right Intermediate Dog and handler both look left or right, mirroring each other. 124 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BZUJTbMhfpI https://www.youtube.com/embed/XzUKvssdl3g
Loose-Leash Walking
Walk on a Loose Leash
Leash Training (No Pulling)
Loose-Leash Walking Novice Walk on Loose leash 30 ft/9 meters: Dog will walk with handler for 30 feet/9 meters without pulling on leash. Dog does not need to be in a perfect heel position but there should not be tension on the leash. 125 https://www.youtube.com/embed/V17Ich46WvE
Messenger Dog
Post Carrier
Mail Carrier (take note to someone) Intermediate Dog will take a note, piece of mail or envelope in his mouth from the handler and deliver item to another person's hand. Distance can be 3-5 feet (.9-1.2m) for the dog to travel with the note. 126 https://www.youtube.com/embed/RZrTKsf-nhE
Mail from the Mailbox Advanced Mailbox, open lid, fetch mail: On cue from the handler the dog will open a mailbox by pulling the lid open and taking out the mail/object. The lid can be opened with a rope attached to the lid for the dog to pull. The “mail” can be any object and the mailbox can be an appropriate size and height for the dog. Note: The expert version of this trick has the dog open the box, get the mail and close the box. 127 https://www.youtube.com/embed/_gPebSUAanU
Mail from the Mailbox
Get the Mail
Mail from the Mailbox (including closing lid) Expert Mailbox open fetch and close: The dog opens the mailbox door by pulling a rope or other method, the dog retrieves an object from the mailbox, then closes the mailbox door. The dog may retrieve the object to the handler prior to being sent back to close the door or may close the door then retrieve the object to the handler, either sequence is acceptable depending on the handler’s preference. 129 https://www.youtube.com/embed/rb1c6zbSCKk https://www.youtube.com/embed/kmlTGawIxIE
Match to Sample Expert With the dog and handler facing each other the handler will have 3-5 objects in front of the dog and the handler will hold up an identical item of one of the 3-5 items on display to the dog. The dog will identify the item the handler is holding from the lined up items in front of the dog by any clear indication. The dog should match three times with the items the handler selects in an unedited video. The handler should give one verbal cue for the match and not a cue for the items(this is not a name recognition trick but matching the object shown) and then remain silent. 130 https://www.youtube.com/embed/FTmQaKJaTQU
Maypole Advanced This trick is a combination of hold and around an object . The dog would hold end of ribbon and run round and round the pole wrapping the ribbon around the pole. Show the dog going around the pole with the ribbon 3-4 times. 131 https://www.youtube.com/embed/IaDPJ412D8Y
Memory Game (3 Baskets) Novice This trick is a precursor to the shell game. Using 3 baskets/pails/cups the handler will place a treat in one of the baskets while the dog watches. When released by the handler to find the treat the dog will go to the correct basket and get the treat. This trick should show the dog finding the treat at least twice in 2 different baskets. 132 https://www.youtube.com/embed/EJqYEJGuwPE
Scoot
Moon Walk
Moonwalk Expert Back up in bow 4 steps: The dog will bow and backup 4 steps while maintaining the bow position. Steps are counted as backward movement of the front feet, each front foot should move twice. This trick can also be performed as a backward crawl from a lying down position. 133 https://www.youtube.com/embed/M4xF764l6a0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/usNb0gGXUgk
Muffin Tin Game Novice This trick is a precursor to scenting games. The handler will place several treats in a muffin tin (6 tin is fine) and cover the treats with tennis balls, socks, small soft toys, etc. The dog will uncover and eat the hidden treats by removing the items covering the treats. 134 https://www.youtube.com/embed/xYu_jfknGhA https://www.youtube.com/embed/STzYNS-HRbc
Ninja Roll Advanced The dog begins in a sit or a down on a raised platform. On cue, the dog rolls over off the edge and lands in a stand onto a platform/ground lower than the starting surface. Dogs should drop around half of their height at the withers when they roll. 135 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jj19-UvGGYk
Nosework
Container Search
Nose Work Box Search Expert The dog searches 5 or more boxes, one of which contains a novel scent such as birch or anise (any non-food scent is permissible). The dog should indicate the correct box in a manner the handler can identify. Alternately the scent item can be hidden (out of sight) in the environment such as on a vehicle or on a garbage can etc. The handler should show the hot box and that it does not contain food either before or after the search. If the video is from a trial then the judge's confirmation of the alert should be included in the video. NOTE: Since Scent Work and Nose Work competitions require dogs to run on leash in the trials it is acceptable to submit trial video from these venues of dogs competing on lead as long as the leash is not used to guide the dog to source. 136 https://www.youtube.com/embed/95A_Gue5z7w
Open a Door (by tugging it) Intermediate Dog will open a door using a rope or tug 138 https://www.youtube.com/embed/pfubcLnPeJA https://www.youtube.com/embed/XEciiqO4vMA
Orbit (circles backwards around your legs) Expert Orbit circles handler backwards:The dog may start in any position next to the handler, when asked the dog will back in a circle 360 degrees around the handler ending in the same location he started from. Only one repetition and one direction is required for this trick, the dog may circle either clockwise or counterclockwise.
139 https://www.youtube.com/embed/HMqu1MJkAIo
Paintbrush Painting Advanced Paintbrush painting (poke brush at easel): Dog will take a paintbrush in his mouth and touch the brush onto an easel or paper to “paint.” Handler may apply paint to the brush before giving the brush to the dog. Dog should demonstrate 2-3 paint strokes on the paper. 140 https://www.youtube.com/embed/WcJKIaAxM68
Paintbrush Painting (including bucket) Expert Paintbrush painting takes brush from bucket and pokes easel: The dog retrieves a paint brush from a bucket and pokes it at a canvas/paper on an easel, wall or in the handler’s hand, creating an original work of art. The paint brush can be modified to make it easier for the dog to hold by adding rubber grips or connectors to the handle. The dog does not need to return the paint brush to the bucket for this trick. Another option for this trick is for the dog to take the brush and poke the easel and return the brush to the bucket; instead of taking the brush from the bucket the dog can pick up the brush from the handler and then poke at the easel. Both versions require the dog to poke the brush at the easel. 141 https://www.youtube.com/embed/0lOXBvAgc-k
Stacking Pods
Mark
Yoga blocks
Paw Pods (4 Foot Target) Expert Paw pods 4 feet on 4 targets: This trick uses 4 balance pods such as the Fit Paws Paw Pods or TotoPawds or yoga blocks. The pods are placed on the ground at the approximate spacing that will allow the dog to stand with all four feet squarely under him. The dog independently places one foot on each pod and balances on the pods. The handler should not manipulate the dog or place the dog’s feet on the pods. 142 https://www.youtube.com/embed/uRleFWFwC1g https://www.youtube.com/embed/a68vfLQtyKI
Paw Wrap Around Object Intermediate On cue, the dog wraps one paw around a cane or similar non-stable object (broom, mop, rifle, etc.) and holds it for 5 seconds. Dog may be in a sit or standing position. This trick is a precursor for the the advanced trick Hug an Object. 143 https://www.youtube.com/embed/tVTKilSzk0U
Pawprint Painting Intermediate Paw Print painting (paw at easel): Dog will place paw deliberately on a paper or easel to transfer paint. The handler should not place the dog's foot in the paint or on the paper, the dog must perform the action. 144 https://www.youtube.com/embed/d5rybAqSKUk
Paws in a Magic Square Paws in a Box Novice This is a confidence-building exercise for your dog as you coax them to place their paws in a Magic Square or in a box. They only need to place 2 paws in the box. 145 https://www.youtube.com/embed/jicyUkjpeYM https://www.youtube.com/embed/51xoX6jMxrE
Paws Up Paws Up on an Object Novice Dog will place both front paws on an object on cue. There is no height requirement for the object. 146 https://www.youtube.com/embed/FjVqF8GSf4s https://www.youtube.com/embed/paLcLTHI_Nk
Peekaboo (remain between my legs while I walk) Intermediate Peekaboo (stay between legs as I walk): As the handler is standing the dog will come behind the handler and between the handler’s legs and stay in that position as the handler walks forward five feet/1.5m. 147 https://www.youtube.com/embed/WTZLhO0yh-8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/r1s-nNR9dFQ
Peekaboo
Center Position
Peekaboo/Center Position Novice On a cue from the handler the dog will come between the handler’s legs while the handler is standing (dog and handler both facing the same direction.) Dog should hold the position for at least 3 seconds. 148 https://www.youtube.com/embed/vLExwKbOyLg https://www.youtube.com/embed/RXOjnrWitos
Pick a Card from a Deck Intermediate Handler will have a deck of cards with several cards fanned out at dog’s level and the dog will take a card into his mouth from the deck on cue and give the card to the handler. 149 https://www.youtube.com/embed/fgYbkTmxf44 https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1azQTLaz1Y
Pick up flat item and give to handler Advanced Pick up flat item and give to handler: On cue the dog will pick up a flat item like a credit card or coin from the floor and deliver it to the handler. 150 https://www.youtube.com/embed/jGro87MtwbQ
Pickpocket Pooch Advanced Pickpocket pooch (steal handkerchief from pocket): While the handler is standing with a kerchief in their back pocket the dog will approach the handler and remove the kerchief. The dog may put his paws on the handler as he gets the kerchief. 151 https://www.youtube.com/embed/17DTQuPZ_o8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ex8YmDRg5Qs
Connect Four
Coin in slot
Piggybank (put coin in slot) Expert Piggybank coin in slot: The dog picks up a coin, poker chip or similar and places it in the slot of a “piggy” bank. This trick can also be like the child game of Connect 4, in which the dog drops a coin in the top slot of the game board. 152 https://www.youtube.com/embed/n7fOy9zeWUk
Finish Place (circle to my left side) Advanced Place (circle behind me, sit at side): Part of heeling and formal obedience work for this trick the dog circles behind the handler on cue and comes into heel position. Dog may come to either side, handler should not take a step backwards as the dog comes around. Traditional obedience requires this on the left but either side is accepted for this trick. 153 https://www.youtube.com/embed/FYJY36TW5TA
Platform Jump Novice (2 platforms). With the dog on a platform such as a Klimb, the dog jumps to a second platform of similar height without touching the ground in between platforms. The distance should be wide enough that the dog clearly jumps rather than simply stepping to the next platform. 154 https://www.youtube.com/embed/dtWrL4p9T0k https://www.youtube.com/embed/2lUxsF46f6U
Platform jump with hoop Intermediate Platform jump with hoop b/w platforms: Handler will place two platforms at appropriate distances apart based on dog’s size and place a hoop between the platforms. The dog will move from one platform to the other jumping through the hoop as the dog moves. 155 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ph4-soHT58k https://www.youtube.com/embed/2lUxsF46f6U
Fake Sleep
Lie on your back
Play Dead Advanced On cue the dog will lie on his side or on his back in a playing dead position and wait until released. Dog can start from any position. 156 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vp8FWyJRmcA https://www.youtube.com/embed/C7VTuTNoe34?si=g2q2q8AvIKOC7hi7
Play the Piano Piano Advanced Dog will use use paws or nose to push piano keys to make sounds with 2-3 swipes on the keys. Any toy piano can be used. 157 https://www.youtube.com/embed/gjJRMIvl5WU
Pull a Wagon (pull with mouth) Advanced With a rope attached to a wagon or cart the dog will pull the item 5 continuous steps. Wagon/cart can be sized based on the dog’s size.
158 https://www.youtube.com/embed/AutO9Yi9MXg
Tug
Open a Door
Pull on a Rope Intermediate Dog will pull on a rope or towel that is attached to something (and not in your hands). Rope can be attached to a gate, or kitchen cabinet, or crate door, or door, etc. 159 https://www.youtube.com/embed/uBZjbJB6pvw https://www.youtube.com/embed/kzu564wnspw
Pram
Baby Carriage
Trolley
Buggy
Push a Shopping Cart Expert Push shopping cart: The dog pushes a shopping cart or similar object by placing his front paws on the handle of the cart and walking forward on his back legs. The dog should demonstrate placing his feet on the cart and moving the cart from a stopped position. The cart should be pushed forward a minimum of 5 steps. 160 https://www.youtube.com/embed/bjXxPCcqTg8
Rainbow Ladder (push a yoga ball through it) Expert Rainbow ladder pushes ball thru middle: This trick requires an inflatable exercise ball and a rung ladder, the rainbow ladder is ideal for this trick as the legs will help keep the ball on the ladder. The dog pushes the exercise ball in a straight line down the length of the ladder completing at least 5 rungs. The ladder must be in an open area and not against a wall. 161 https://www.youtube.com/embed/pezDEXCtXSo
Rainbow Ladder
Coordination Ladder
Agility Ladder
Rainbow Ladder (Trot Through) Novice Dog will trot through a low ladder on the ground. The ladder can be made from any materials and should be around 6 feet/~2 meters. Any style of ladder can be used including homemade ladders. 162 https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Su5T39tTVM https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-UeZ9isWHg
Rainbow Ladder (Back Paws Only) Advanced Rainbow ladder, rear paws through ladder luring OK: Dog will move his back legs only through the ladder in a side pass style movement. Handler may be at the dog’s side or in front of the dog. The handler may lure the dog with a treat or toy but physical manipulation should not be used. The dog should move rear legs over a minimum of 5 ladder rungs. 163 <ihttps://www.youtube.com/embed/65eLsgKGuI8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Umf_pRrzhos
Rainbow Ladder (Front Paws Only) Intermediate Rainbow ladder (only front paws, luring ok): Dog will walk through ladder with front paws only similar to a side pass action. Handler may move with the dog and be beside the dog or in front of the dog. Any type of ladder may be used and 5 steps should be taken. 164 https://www.youtube.com/embed/a7GmBy9armg https://www.youtube.com/embed/OSDAIa98r7w
Rainbow Ladder (Step Backward) Expert Rainbow ladder, steps backward low height ok: The dog backs in a straight line along the length of the ladder stepping over at least 5 rungs with all four feet. The handler may walk beside the dog or stand in front of the dog. Touching the ladder rungs is ok. The ladder should be set up in a free area and not against a wall. The handler can walk outside the ladder by the dog or stand in place in front of the dog but should not be using body pressure for the dog to back up at expert. 165 https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-NQnis1vkE https://www.youtube.com/embed/kNDB_efN2v4
Rebound Advanced On cue the dog will perform a tight turn (like a swimmer’s /flyball turn) on a stable and safe object at 90 degree angle. All 4 feet must touch the object.
166 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vb7D2UCgJgo <ifhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/xfLMt2QmOhg
Remove socks/slippers Advanced One cue the dog will remove the handler’s socks or slippers and deliver them to hand. 167 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BZBzedSQYy4
Retrieve Over High Jump (with formal hand delivery) Expert Retrieve Over the High Jump with formal hand delivery: The handler throws an object over a jump and sends the dog to retrieve the object. The bar should be at least 10 feet from the handler. It doesn't matter how far the object to be retrieved is thrown. The dog should perform the jump, pick up the object and return to the handler with the object over the jump. The dog should return to the handler and hold the object until asked to release the object. The dog may sit or stand in front or at heel, but should demonstrate a calm hold before the handler takes the object. Tell dog to Finish or Side, to go back sitting at your left side. 168 https://www.youtube.com/embed/31quMvkhwJk
Ride in a Wagon Novice Ride in moving cart/wagon: Dog will safely ride in a wagon or moving cart as the handler pulls the cart for 4-5 steps. The dog should be relaxed and comfortable and not trying to jump out. 169 https://www.youtube.com/embed/UKOIqCZ7czY https://www.youtube.com/embed/2p5MWDm5sds
Doggy Doorbells
Potty Bells
Ring a Bell to Go Outside Novice The dog will ring a bell hanging from the door to go outside. Dog may use his nose or paw to ring bells. 170 https://www.youtube.com/embed/o9TB8vi-eSY https://www.youtube.com/embed/9lTF0irxn6Y
Ring on a Pole Ring Toss / Quoits Expert The dog picks up a ring such as a pool toy or stacking ring and places it over an upright post or cone on the ground. Placing one ring on the post is sufficient to show this trick. The base may be stabilized, taped to the ground or supported by the handler if the base is wobbly but the handler should not hold the base in their hand. 171 https://www.youtube.com/embed/m06NrqRs3Ic https://www.youtube.com/embed/YdBvDDvdb7o
Towel Roll Out the Carpet Novice Dog will use his nose to unroll a rolled up carpet. Carpet can be a yoga mat, rug or towel and should be roughly 5 feet/~2 meters in length. 172 https://www.youtube.com/embed/z5zEksAlNJk https://www.youtube.com/embed/UmeYywKJ_B4
Rollover Roll Over Intermediate On cue the dog will roll over in either direction. Dog should roll all the way over. Roll over is one trick so rolling in both directions is just one trick. 173 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tgi45jp03Bo
Burrito Roll Roll Yourself in a Blanket Expert The dog lies down on a blanket, takes a corner of the blanket in his mouth and rolls over while holding the blanket, wrapping himself in the blanket. 174 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lsrf_lORA2U https://www.youtube.com/embed/V5DzhKLG8v4
Speed Hoops Rolling Hoop Dive Expert The handler throws a large hula hoop so that the hoop rolls in an upright wheel position. While the hoop is rolling on the ground, the dog runs through the hoop. Only one hoop is required for this trick. 175
Bow your head Say Your Prayers Advanced One cue the dog places his front paws on a chair or the handler’s arm and then places his head between his front feet in a head bowed position. The dog should hold the position for 5 seconds. 176 https://www.youtube.com/embed/YPkNjlMA5_o https://www.youtube.com/embed/lUt_yemh-Yg
Dog Sledding Scootering / Mushing / Carting Expert Mushing is a sport or transport method powered by dogs. It includes carting, pulka, dog scootering, sled dog racing, skijoring, carting and draft dog work. The goal of this trick is to have the dog pull a cart, bike or sled while wearing a harness with the handler walking or riding behind the dog or beside the dog for draft dog work. The dog should show moving the object from a stop, pulling the object/person and a stop. 177 https://www.youtube.com/embed/NiAaMM5P4_o https://www.youtube.com/embed/pfGKq7_G2jE
Selfie Intermediate The dog and handler will pose as if taking a photograph "selfie" image. On cue the handler will ask the dog to come around behind the handler and place paws on the handler's shoulder facing the same direction as the handler to look over the handler's back at the camera as if posing for a selfie. The dog can use a platform or step to reach the handler's shoulder if needed. The dog should hold the position for several seconds in order to snap a photo. 178 https://www.youtube.com/embed/3spP9BanfQc https://www.youtube.com/embed/McoL3ITsKoM?si=gmvbKqbZAept3EGk
Send to Pedestal
Platform
Home Base
Spot Training
Go to Mat
Send to Mark
Send to Pedestal/ Mat
Send to Platform Novice Pedestal (send to platform, 3 ft/~1 m): When cued dog will place all 4 feet on a raised pedestal. Pedestal may be any height or material but should be raised off the floor and be at least 3 feet/~1m from the handler. Dog should remain on pedi for at least 5 seconds, no position is required on the pedi. 179 https://www.youtube.com/embed/JW4uSxaSah8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/YIZaceZuKCU?si=iiOWGr66viUniAl3
Give Paw
High Five
High 5
Foot
Shake Hands Intermediate On cue the dog will offer his paw to the handler’s hand. Either paw may be used but this counts as one trick if dog can offer both sides. 180 https://www.youtube.com/embed/047pWaEoaGM https://www.youtube.com/embed/pnAc4lDYQV0
Shake Your Head "No" Intermediate One cue the dog will shake his head left,right or up and down. 181 https://www.youtube.com/embed/zpfD1rkrHFA
Shed Hunt Expert For the shed hunt trick the dog shall search for an antler that had been previously hidden outdoors without the dog’s knowledge. The dog is released and eagerly looks for the antler. Once found, the dog retrieves the antler to the handler. The handler can move with the dog as they hunt or stay in one position, but once the dog finds the antler, the handler should stop moving until the antler is delivered. 182 https://www.youtube.com/embed/TZ8P7HMzG6Q
Cup and Ball Game Shell Game (More Advanced Indicating) Expert (indicate with paw, sit/down, or nose-lock).
Shell game paw: This trick is based on three card monte and proves dogs are hard to trick. This trick is performed by hiding food or a toy under one of three identical "cups", typically terra cotta flower pots. The cups are moved around to mix up the order. The dog may watch. Once the pots have been thoroughly switched around, the dog is allowed to search the pots for the treat. The dog must indicate the correct pot, ideally by tapping his paw on the correct pot, or knocking it over. Alternate indications include a chin rest on the pot, sit or down in front of the correct pot or extended nose lock with freeze in place for several seconds. This trick should be performed twice in a single unedited sequence.
183 https://www.youtube.com/embed/VJSEe1eH3WE https://www.youtube.com/embed/pC1FxWwHv-0
Cup and Ball Game Shell Game (Nose at Correct Cup) Intermediate Shell game (nose a correct pail): Handler will place 3 pails out with a treat under 1 cup. Handler will shuffle the cups and then cue dog to find the correct pail with the treat. Dog should indicate the correct pail with his nose. Handler should show the trick twice moving the pails around. 184 https://www.youtube.com/embed/XTjYL5tj87A https://www.youtube.com/embed/pC1FxWwHv-0
Finish
Get in
Side (swing to my left side) Advanced Side, swing finish to sit at my left :When cued the dog will come to the handler’s left side into heel position. Dog should start from in front of the handler and come into a tight heel so that the dog is within a few inches of the handler. 185 https://www.youtube.com/embed/2EaU0Az9E48 https://www.youtube.com/embed/SiUZa0EoQWE?si=ALGeCQOj4YTHRtVb
Side Pass/ Crab Walk Advanced This trick is lateral movement where the dog moves sideways similar to the same maneuver from a horse. The dog may start in a side/heel position with the handler or in a front position facing the handler. The dog and handler should move 5 side steps in either direction. Body pressure should not be used to move the dog. 186 https://www.youtube.com/embed/M8l7JBg0mIw
Perch Work
Elephant Trick
Pivot
Side Step Drill Intermediate The dog keeps his front feet on or in something, and orbits his back feet around to complete a circle.
Side-step drill (front feet in magic square or object, rotate around it). With the front feet on a perch or raised object the dog will circle the object with his front feet staying in place the perch and his rear feet pivoting around the perch. The handler may move with the dog or stand in front of the dog as the dog moves. The dog should pivot 360 degrees in either direction. This counts as one trick even if the dog pivots in both directions.
188 https://www.youtube.com/embed/MnUfBCGsSrI https://www.youtube.com/embed/7YURw7P9cpA
Sing
Howl
Sing / Howl Novice Your dog sings (or howls) along with you. 189
Sit Before Chowtime Sit Novice On cue dog should sit with the rear end on the ground and front feet stationary. 190 https://www.youtube.com/embed/73KVrIi3Uz0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/J1fZO63YjHg
Sit Up
Sit Pretty
Beg
Sit High
Sit Pretty / Beg Intermediate Dog will sit up on his rear legs as if to beg. The dog should not be supported by the handler or a wall. 191 https://www.youtube.com/embed/45eZQByBqDA https://www.youtube.com/embed/IZVI4slRH-8
Skateboard
Skate Board
Skateboard (3 or 4 paws on top) Expert The dog pushes the skateboard to get it moving then places 3 or 4 paws on the board and rides it a minimum distance of 5 feet/1.5m. The dog may keep 3 feet on and push the board with his 4th foot or push the board forward with his two front feet on to get it moving then jump on and ride it with all 4 feet on the board. 192 https://www.youtube.com/embed/83sFHzk4jkA
Skateboard
Skate Board
Skateboard (front paws only) Advanced Using a skateboard the dog will place his front paws on the skateboard and push the skateboard continuously for a minimum of 5 feet/1.5m. 193 https://www.youtube.com/embed/gF8yT0eorcg
Smile Novice On cue the dog will smile showing his teeth/say cheese. 194 https://www.youtube.com/embed/JZsdsE_mCUc
Sneeze Novice Dog will sneeze on cue. 195 https://www.youtube.com/embed/uk4LLRAuUBo
Football
Treibball
Soccer (Push a Ball) Intermediate Dog will push any sized ball with his nose on cue for 3 nudges. 196 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BIRHxPk6EpQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/KXpBAMLN2cE
Speak (Bark on Cue) Novice Dog will bark or speak on cue. 197 https://www.youtube.com/embed/hzdKzbJOUCg https://www.youtube.com/embed/kk1tdlvWKCk
Donut
Spin a Tight Circle on a Small Pedestal Advanced With all 4 feet on a small block the dog will spin 360 degrees on cue. The block shall be narrower than the space between the back and front feet of the dog standing on the ground naturally. The dog should not sit while turning. 198 https://www.youtube.com/embed/rElwMk0Gjig https://www.youtube.com/embed/DjTMnSDDgyM
Around
Twirl
Spin Circles Novice Dog will spin in either direction upon being cued. This only counts as one trick even if the dog spins in both directions. 199 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsoiMeSNrxc https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eu6He8kIRyc
Stacking Stacking (for conformation) Novice Dog will be positioned in a show stack by handler or dog will free stack on cue. Dog should hold position for 5 seconds with the handler standing in front of the dog as to present the dog for inspection to a judge. (Also accepted, Stand: On cue, dog will go from either a sit or down position to a standing position on four legs.) 200 https://www.youtube.com/embed/yHZ_Pq6n3zc https://www.youtube.com/embed/RIMbYDP592w
Stack cups/bowls Expert The dog will take at least 3 bowls or cups and stack them one on top of the other. Show 1 time. 201 https://www.youtube.com/embed/DcQO3hLhFhs https://www.youtube.com/embed/lFEzB8nmSeE
Stand Novice Dog will move from a sit or down and into a standing position. 202 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BLRBvzAW2XU https://www.youtube.com/embed/wRcdEQ4AmAg
Stay
Wait
Stay in a Square
Stay Novice Stay, 6 feet(2m) 10 seconds: The dog will maintain his position for 10 seconds when the handler steps six feet (~2m) away. Handler is not required to walk around the dog and may walk away while facing the dog by stepping back away from the dog six feet/2m or handler may turn and walk away from the dog 6 feet/~2m. Dog may be left in any position (sit, down or stand) Moving of front paws by dog is ok as long as the dog does not break position 203 https://www.youtube.com/embed/UT6woMZN7P0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9Q3p5mWRXQ
Out of Sight Stay Stay (Out of Sight) Intermediate Stay (out of sight, 20 sec): Dog will hold the position he is left in for 20 seconds as the handler goes out of sight and returns. The dog may maintain any position (sit, down, stand, etc) and foot movement is fine as long as the dog does not leave position. Handler does not need to walk around the dog but the dog should maintain position until released. 204 https://www.youtube.com/embed/RdEkhkhMY1c https://www.youtube.com/embed/kHRrd4hIwSI?si=kP7z4pKaU-J-finn
Surfing
Paddleboarding
Stand Up Paddleboard SUP
Body Board
Surfing/Paddleboarding Advanced Dog will ride on a surf or paddle board as the board moves through the water. Video should show the dog comfortably riding on the board without trying to jump off for several seconds. 205 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZSw8Ts1wYEo
Nose Touch
Smoosh
Nose-Touch (Sustained 4 sec) Intermediate Sustained nose touch, 4 sec: Dog will offer nose touch to handler’s hand or a disk/target for 4 seconds.
206 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ECeVFQtws10 https://www.youtube.com/embed/q10DBhvLy5s
Turn on a Tap Light
Ring a Desk Bell
Press an Easy Button
Tap Light Advanced On cue the dog will use his paw or nose to activate a desk bell, tap light, or button. Using one or two feet is allowed with purposeful foot placement.
207 https://www.youtube.com/embed/fH41jqXEoHw https://www.youtube.com/embed/NfHHUe5gQ2g
Target Disk Target disc (Nose Touch) Novice Dog will nose touch a target on cue. Handler may hold the disc or place the disc on ground. Dog should touch the disc at least twice. 208 https://www.youtube.com/embed/-whQRC9wEls https://www.youtube.com/embed/jq9TgmWvER0
Target Mat
Touch Pad
Target Mark (Foot Touch) Intermediate Target mark (go to flat/low mark or to magic square): On handler’s cue the dog will go to a low target 5 feet/1.5m from the handler and wait in any position for five seconds until release. Target may be any size in diameter. No specific behavior is required on the target with the stay. 209 https://www.youtube.com/embed/DG83DzL36y8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/tWeQSPzJQIU
Hind Leg Target Target Mark (Rear Foot Touch) Advanced Target mark touch target with rear foot: Using a foot target the dog will place one or both rear feet on the target on cue. This is a rear foot awareness exercise and is a foundation skill for several tricks including Backup Up The Stairs, Leg Hike and Paw Pods. 210 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sp6P-nznQsU https://www.youtube.com/embed/cZwW5YIvkqo?si=U3D4JlEB7BZmAXb2
Target Stick (Nose Touch) Novice Dog nose-touches target stick. Show several times in a row, unedited, moving the target each time and varying its height and location. The dog's nose must touch the end of the target stick. The dog should be targeting the stick with his nose and not his mouth. Videos of the dog biting the target do not meet the criteria for nose target. 211 https://www.youtube.com/embed/af_ezSfmwg4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/lv0nQ348HbA
See-Saw
Seesaw
Teeter-Totter Advanced Dog will walk across a teeter from one end to the other without jumping off as the teeter moves. There is no height requirement required but there should be an obvious tip of the board as the dog navigates the board. Competition agility teeter is not required. 212 https://www.youtube.com/embed/aV3RAkmg9tU https://www.youtube.com/embed/8VPWEi9LSyY
Secret
Tell me a secret
Secret Intermediate When cued the dog will approach the handler and place his nose near the handler's ear as if telling the handler a secret. The dog should hold the position for 1-2 seconds. Small dogs can use a step up or platform to reach the handler.
213 https://www.youtube.com/embed/AOT4sbcyqWk https://www.youtube.com/embed/waNPdrvFmxU?si=jVWPV10YpF5GaTVS
Hoop Lying on the Ground Expert Through hoop lying on ground: A hula hoop is placed flat on the ground. The dog will lift one side of the hoop off the ground either by picking it up with his mouth or by nosing under the hoop, then duck his head under the hoop and pass through the upright hoop. 214 https://www.youtube.com/embed/CaZMu35jxyk
Toybox
Toy Box
Tidy Up Toys into Toy Box (also opening lid) Expert The dog uses any method to open a box, then picks up a toy, carries it to the box and places the toy in the box.
215 https://www.youtube.com/embed/HrsFYyaR8fA https://www.youtube.com/embed/BU4fqRYMecA
Toybox Tidy Up Toys into Toy Box (no lid) Advanced Using an open toy box the dog will place one toy in the box on cue. The “toy box” can be any size or shape container. The handler should not crowd the dog but can point to the toy box and the box should not be placed right under the dog making dropping the toy in the box the only choice. 216 https://www.youtube.com/embed/x843IDkqcKg https://www.youtube.com/embed/BU4fqRYMecA
Hand Target Touch My Hand (Nose Touch) Novice On cue dog will nose-touch the handler's palm. Should show 2-3 repetitions with the handler moving hand into various positions. 217 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BXKgys_6BW8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/JATGPBOupVU
Tracking
Man Trailing
Track a Person’s Scent Trail Expert The dog will follow and track and human scent trail previously laid for at least 50 steps with a turn and an article indication at the end of the track. The track may not be baited with food and the dog may wear a long line in this trick but the handler must not be using the line to guide the dog in any manner. 218 https://www.youtube.com/embed/JMXWFF2-l5U
Treadmill (sustained trot) Novice Treadmill sustained trot: Dog safely shows a sustained trot on treadmill. Dog should trot for 10 seconds. Dog should not be tied to the treadmill. 219 https://www.youtube.com/embed/aRI1Ap_rNiM https://www.youtube.com/embed/o10H6EyLX0o
Soccer in a goal Treibball (brings ball 4 ft/1m) Advanced Treibball send dog to counter, push ball 4 ft/1m: The trick starts with the dog at the handler’s side and a large ball or exercise ball placed 4 feet/1m away from the team. The dog is sent from the handler's side to the opposite side of an object. The dog pauses behind the object, when cued by the handler the dog pushes the ball 4 feet/~1m to a location near the handler. 220 https://www.youtube.com/embed/WKERrVWK3H0
Soccer in a goal Treibball (brings ball 15 ft/4.5m) Expert Treibball send to counter push 15 ft/4.5m: This trick starts with the dog at the handler’s side and a large ball or exercise ball placed 15 feet/4.5m away from the team. The dog is sent from the handler's side to the opposite side of an object. The dog pauses behind the object, when cued by the handler the dog pushes the ball 15 feet/4.5m to a location near the handler. 221 https://www.youtube.com/embed/H5me5ZTgrN8
Trust Fall Expert With the dog facing away from the handler and handler facing the dog’s back, the dog will fall backwards into the handler’s arms on cue. Trust falls must not be performed from more than 1 foot/.3 m off the ground to count. Utmost safety and spotting of the dog is required for this trick. The dog must be calm and relaxed in the video. 222 https://www.youtube.com/embed/WGKfMASFx5o
Tunnel Novice Dog will go through a tunnel that is at least 3 feet/.9m long. 223 https://www.youtube.com/embed/bm4Q1wm8E14 https://www.youtube.com/embed/xc7-b-yHrSc?si=XbvrGsrI1e-tnfu_
Light switch Turn off Lightswitch Advanced On cue the dog will turn on/ off the lightswitch with his paw. A flat rocker light switch is easiest for dog especially for flipping to the up position. Small dogs can use a stool or chair to reach the switch. 224 https://www.youtube.com/embed/D_Hvv4LNSaA https://www.youtube.com/embed/fEwHcaa3eM8
Reading Turn Book Page Advanced Dog turns pages of a book using their nose to flip the pages, like they are reading. Dog should show turning 2-3 pages.
225 https://www.youtube.com/embed/9JdFjXn9OzQ
Volley ball
Tetherball
Volleyball Novice This trick is totally not hard to teach. Toss a ball in the air and your dog will bop it back to you with his nose! Spike! 226 https://www.youtube.com/embed/uOTfp6p3MIg https://www.youtube.com/embed/zEW0PZWp6Yw?si=oLWWApzL8k7KC3SN
Walk the Dog Walk Another Dog on a Leash Advanced Walk another dog:For this trick the dog will safely take a leash attached to another dog and walk the dog 5 feet /1.5m with the leash in his mouth. 227 https://www.youtube.com/embed/4TiazTHjZqk
Upright Walking Expert Walk on hind legs: With the dog several feet away from the handler the dog will stand on his rear feet with front feet in the air and walk 2-4 steps either forward or backward. No luring from the handler so handler should be visible in the video. 228 https://www.youtube.com/embed/vqVTS5xnmxE https://www.youtube.com/embed/vz44zHGRpHs
Wall Stand Novice Dog will place front feet on wall on cue and hold position for 3 seconds. A tree, chair or other vertical object may be used. 229 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uc8j5Lng2pk https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9NaL4ftZBM
Wave Goodbye Wave Advanced On cue the dog will raise his front paw in a wave. The dog should not touch the handler and there should be enough distance between the dog and handler so that this trick does not appear to be a paw shake. 230 https://www.youtube.com/embed/we4CKT7wFmI https://www.youtube.com/embed/tPJCoQcaCwI
Weave Poles Expert Weave poles no lure: This trick comes from the dog sport of agility and consists of a series of upright poles. The dog negotiates the poles by weaving between the poles in a slalom pattern. Dog will complete at least 6 weave poles with no luring. Handler may run beside but should not use body pressure or hand lure. 231 https://www.youtube.com/embed/bf3p8tSi6vc
Weenie Bobbing
Popcorn Bobbing
Bobbing for Popcorn/Balls Novice Dog will place his head in a low bucket or barrel and retrieve items (hot dogs, popcorn, or others) floating on the water. Dog may eat the treats.
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Weight Pull Advanced Weight pull a cart or tire while wearing a harness: Weight pulling is a dog sport involving a dog pulling a cart or sled loaded with weight a short distance across dirt, grass, carpet, or snow. The dog is hitched to the cart or sled with a specially constructed harness designed to spread the weight and minimize the chance of injury. The handler will attach the dog’s harness to a cart or sled, leave the dog and proceed to a location at least 5 feet/1.5m in front of the dog, the dog will pull the cart to the handler moving the cart at least 5 feet/1.5m. Alternately the handler may stand behind the cart and have the dog pull the cart forward 5 or more feet/1.5m. The handler may not push or pull the cart to help the dog. 233 https://www.youtube.com/embed/yoA9fCqiNNA https://www.youtube.com/embed/sajaPzlqemQ
Guess Which Hand Which Hand Holds the Treat? Novice This trick is a precursor to scenting games and nose work. Dog will correctly identify which hand holds a treat two times in a row. Dog may indicate the treat with nose or paw. 234 https://www.youtube.com/embed/u75piwWnzrk
Wipe Your Feet
Dig in the Sand Pit
Scratchy Board
Scratch Art
Tennis Ball in Sandbox
Wipe Your Paws on Doormat Advanced The dog will wipe his front paws on a door mat, rug or towel on cue. Three or more swipes with both front paws should be shown. 235 https://www.youtube.com/embed/-M_K-3eqgME https://www.youtube.com/embed/pMY-QIfMzlA
Wobble Board Novice Dog will place all 4 paws on a wobble board or other suitable surface that moves under the dog’s feet. No position is required from the dog but the dog should stay on the board for 3 seconds. 236 https://www.youtube.com/embed/CJ_1BW7YQmo https://www.youtube.com/embed/wKbHM50XVao
Open a Door (using door handle) Expert Open a door using a handle: The dog manipulates a door handle or door knob to open the door. The dog may paw at the handle or use his mouth to manipulate the handle. 238 https://www.youtube.com/embed/CZ1KjBYyMkc
Paws up on my arm Paws on My Arm Novice The dog puts both paws on your arm, unassisted. You may not "scoop up" his paws. You may pat your arm to entice him. You may be sitting or standing. 239 https://www.youtube.com/embed/2GEC5ja1He4 https://www.youtube.com/embed/WOWWryXBV0E
Tug a Toy Novice Dog will play tug with you, gripping a toy and pulling and/or shaking his head. This trick may later build into the Intermediate trick of pulling on a rope. 240 https://www.youtube.com/embed/AhMun6SIWSA https://www.youtube.com/embed/V_SpUGWrQlc
Elephant Trick Side Step Drill (ball or flying disc) Advanced The dog keeps his front feet on an inflatable ball or a flying disc, and orbits his back feet around to complete a circle. The handler does not move as the dog rotates. 242 https://www.youtube.com/embed/UzFi4WNJuVI https://www.youtube.com/embed/vck7YAClaK4
Trash in the trash can Litter in the Waste Basket Intermediate The dog will pick up a piece of litter and put in in a waste basket.
The handler may point to or in the waste basket to help the dog.
243 https://www.youtube.com/embed/2xwAgzYQg4U
Hold Take It Novice Hand a toy or other non-food object to your dog. Your dog takes it in his mouth. This trick will build into the Intermediate trick of "hold". 244
Foot ball
Hike
Football (American) Advanced The dog will hike a football behind him by doing a "dig" behavior. 245 https://www.youtube.com/embed/FDYVZemqSME
Hand Stand Handstand Vault Expert The handler does a handstand and the dog jumps through her legs. 246
Sommersault
Sumersault
Somersalt
Somersault Vault Expert The handler and dog travel toward each other. The handler does a somersault and the dog jumps over her as she does it. 247
Swan Flamingo/ Jump Through Circled Leg Advanced With handlers arm and leg forming a circle, the dog will jump through the opening. Height is not required, but the dog should jump through the opening rather than step through. 248
Dig a hole Dig Intermediate On cue, the dog digs in the dirt or sand. This trick can later build into the Advanced trick of "Wipe Your Paws on a Doormat," which is basically digging on a doormat. 249 https://www.youtube.com/embed/pmiMb_C1pJM?si=iY2EHep5voGVUnfo
Around an object Go Around Intermediate Go out and around a cone or object. The dog leaves the handler and goes around an object/cone/barrel at least two feet away (1m) from the handler. 250 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ulfCTDmlbTw
Balance on muzzle
Balance and catch
Balance Cookie on Nose Novice Dog will balance a cookie/treat on nose or head for 3 seconds. Handler will remove the cookie after 3 seconds or the dog can flip and eat. If the dog catches the cookie that can count as an intermediate trick. 251 https://www.youtube.com/embed/gXuNeKObUmM https://www.youtube.com/embed/g--8DGyMLmQ
Arm Weaves Advanced With the handler on hands and knees the dog will go under the handler and weave between the handlers arms as the handler moves forward on thier palms while the dog weaves around each arm. Show 5-6 steps. 252 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ftL5xLbNayc
Back Up Advanced Dog backs up 5 steps. Handler may move with the dog but body pressure should not be pushing the dog to move backward. Dog may be in front of the handler facing the handler or in heel position moving backward with the handler. A low foot target may be used (ex a throw rug or paving stone). 253 https://www.youtube.com/embed/IsfnSKcVACo https://www.youtube.com/embed/ifmyh_U5X8U
Back Stall Advanced With the handler on all fours on the floor the dog will jump on the handler’s back on cue and wait until released. Small dogs (under 20 lbs) may jump from a small step onto the handler’s back. 254 https://www.youtube.com/embed/ed7Flz7N-oY?si=souTUI3LZsHNJhUB https://www.youtube.com/embed/UTfN21SSwro
Pony Walk / March with High Kicks / Foot March Expert March with high kicks. 255 https://www.youtube.com/embed/13M8VmSf5Ag?start=472 https://www.youtube.com/embed/UkWvVHBVdm0?si=5ibbJqDCFUoQ0RW7
Spin Wheel
Spinner Wheel
Wheel of Fortune
Spinner Wheel Novice At least two paw spins 256 https://www.youtube.com/embed/mWg_9HjiCVw
Corn hole Cornhole Bean Bag Game Advanced Dog puts bean bags in Corn Hole game hole. 257 https://www.youtube.com/embed/c2TkLpUS_Gk https://www.youtube.com/embed/jra6YRk_7JY?si=dWxpwSiqfGChn_fC&controls=0
Lip Lick Lick Lips Intermediate Lick lips on cue 258 https://www.youtube.com/embed/LUug2oSFRrU https://www.youtube.com/embed/mdjtEP0w9uk?si=GZ0PdtSz6pSWPx9F
Nose Boop
Snoot
Heart / Nose Boop Intermediate Make a heart with your hands. Dog pokes nose through the heart. 259 <https://www.youtube.com/embed/6mXDoibVNPo https://www.youtube.com/embed/F5i_7JC7hAk
Laundry Basket Novice Laundry basket is upturned with a prize underneath. Dog flips it over or pokes his head underneath to retrieve the prize. 260
Nose against wall
Nose Target with Duration
Sustained Nose Touch
Time Out Corner Advanced Sustained nose touch against wall for a few seconds 261 https://www.youtube.com/embed/a3bpeNNlKGQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/idcS9XKUtGk?si=9-okCoxsGhdTHNUU
Cover Handler with Blanket Advanced Drag a blanket to cover up the handler. The human shall have their eyes closed, or an eye mask on, as this makes the trick harder. 262 https://www.youtube.com/embed/k8_wGhvLxA0
Game Bead Maze Intermediate Dog pushes bead(s) through a bead maze. Dog should push a bead through several sections. Depending on how complicated the maze is, this may be done with one bead (on a complicated maze), or several beads on a simple maze. 263 https://www.youtube.com/embed/k2mJAuQ893s
Hopscotch Expert Dog will hop with front feet going from one box to two spread-apart boxes, as in the video. 264 https://www.youtube.com/embed/S-_6S6w4E9g https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZwKzqr2icgc
Table Tennis Ping Pong Expert Dog shall hit the ball with a paddle 2 or 3 times. The dog may miss balls in between. 265 https://www.youtube.com/embed/sHq8AL5voAw
Xylophone Advanced Dog holds the stick in his mouth and in some way touches it on the xylophone several times. 266 https://www.youtube.com/embed/qJ8Lc9hs6Gg
Square Peg in a Round Hole Shape Sorting Game Expert Place two or more simple shapes into their correct hole. 267 https://www.youtube.com/embed/CCdPI9Sl5Ns
Rear Foot Spin Expert Put rear foot or feet on an object and orbit around it. 268 https://www.youtube.com/embed/lFPKRI-xADg
Chin Spin Expert Dog places chin on object and orbits around. 269 https://www.youtube.com/embed/XWMnkm3hYoU
Balancing Table Yoga Pose
Alternate Legs
Bird Dog Yoga Pose Expert The dog simultaneously lifts a front leg and the opposite rear leg. The dog only needs to do one set of legs, not both sides. 270 https://www.youtube.com/embed/TyCEPdn632o
CPR Trick Pounce Advanced Dog pounces to land with both feet on a mark. This is sometimes done on a doll to simulate CPR. 271 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BDyuMZ9YSNM
Flag Wave Advanced Dog shall hold and vigorously shake a flag. 272 https://www.youtube.com/embed/OFDesRvoAnQ https://www.youtube.com/embed/fYfeTqmgPj0?si=hFKIdVHrXz_RW4TB
Put on a Hat Expert Dog shall put a hat on his/her head by themselves. There are multiple ways to achieve this. 273 https://www.youtube.com/embed/L0kPmp3L_lQ
Fold the Sock Clothesline Advanced Hang at least two items on a clothesline. 274 https://www.youtube.com/embed/-pr3AfezY4o
Figure-8's Through My Legs (Reverse) Expert The dog shall scoot backward through your legs in a figure-8 pattern. 275 https://www.youtube.com/embed/5EE_Z0JHS7I
'tit-fer
petit fer
Triangle (Musical Instrument) Advanced The dog holds the beater in their mouth and clangs in several times against the suspended triangle. 276 https://www.youtube.com/embed/pNQn0nT63LU
Yes/No Buttons Advanced When prompted the dog should indicate the answer to questions asked by the handler using a nose or paw touch to a talking button. Show the dog using both buttons in this trick. 278
Quiet bark Whisper Intermediate A very soft bark, 2-3 repetitions 279 https://www.youtube.com/embed/A9861HpE4I8 https://www.youtube.com/embed/nA9NUmHh9C0
Egg and Spoon Race Expert Walk 10 feet (3 m) holding a spoon with a real egg. 280 https://www.youtube.com/embed/8r8YDLTxNjg https://www.youtube.com/embed/qk30L1Lpzi0
Cartwheel Expert A flip turn without a disc catch. 281 https://www.youtube.com/embed/xOhUSGqhfbY https://www.youtube.com/embed/IaUTkM_LgUs
Jenga Expert This trick combines mouth hold with precision placement. The dog will carefully pull a Jenga wood block piece out of the stack, without destroying the rest of the stack. Show two reps. 282
Chew the rope Free the Hostage Advanced Dog shall free a hostage by chewing a rope that binds their hands behind their back. 283 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nne3AwT7Sjs?si=2noOw5bHJqHW59aI NO VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR THIS ONE. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT US: [email protected] text/WhatsApp: (661) 803-5829
Hoop Rebound Expert A "rebound" is when the dog uses your body as a "wall" to jump onto and vault off. In this variation, the dog also jumps through a hoop. 284 https://www.youtube.com/embed/1yvqod25PvA?si=NLu5ivOPKQ_j1ojr https://www.youtube.com/embed/1yvqod25PvA?si=vtEcl10jUaDunRis
Figure 8 Hoop Hoop Figure 8 Advanced Dog jumps through hula hoops in a figure 8 pattern. 286 https://www.youtube.com/embed/P2jNgaK2HcY?si=8TBI6LPmGDj1rTi5 https://www.youtube.com/embed/GsXfMuOrldc?si=XmNwz0hHYCD7GLf8
Paint an Egg Advanced The dog takes a paintbrush in his mouth and applies paint to an egg. 288 https://www.youtube.com/embed/cm1nPyn1X0g?si=rzINcaGR_z2tY-9F NO VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR THIS ONE. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT US: [email protected] text/WhatsApp: (661) 803-5829
Dusting
Dogs who dust
Dusting Dog Advanced The dog takes a duster in his mouth and uses it to touch an object as if dusting. 290 https://www.youtube.com/embed/L9fMzev6440?si=4RNg9z8tWdnwem54 NO VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR THIS ONE. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT US: [email protected] text/WhatsApp: (661) 803-5829
Lifting dumbbell
Stand to Sit with Dumbbell
Dumbbell workout Advanced The dog will hold a dumbbell in his mouth while performing a series of stand and down 292 https://www.youtube.com/embed/bP8aH6TGzdI?si=OIq6iDITJHMEfIFz NO VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR THIS ONE. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT US: [email protected] text/WhatsApp: (661) 803-5829
Downward Dog Advanced On cue the dog will change positions from down to a bow. 294 https://www.youtube.com/embed/nMya0LKbibc?si=85XcNw5MCd2a-QOB NO VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR THIS ONE. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT US: [email protected] text/WhatsApp: (661) 803-5829
Take a picture
I Spy
Look through scope
Binoculars Intermediate On cue the dog will place his nose or face on a camera or binoculars as if taking a photo or looking through a scope. This is a sustained nose/head touch with duration at an object. 296 https://www.youtube.com/embed/3kg4EScg24M?si=3EDsisM2PgNu23j0 NO VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR THIS ONE. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT US: [email protected] text/WhatsApp: (661) 803-5829
Wipe your nose Blow your nose Expert From a sitting position the dog will take a tissue from a box and move into a sit pretty position, then will hold paws to his nose while holding the tissue in his mouth to appear that the dog is wiping his nose with the tissue. 298 https://www.youtube.com/embed/HhDZpLge_uU?si=Xk4xwt8ZTZfHPQ5F NO VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR THIS ONE. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT US: [email protected] text/WhatsApp: (661) 803-5829
Dog Yoga Yoga Pose Expert The dog rolls out a yoga mat and goes immediately into a bow position all as a fluid movement. This trick should be performed smoothly together as one trick (vs 2 separate tricks) to count as expert. 300 https://www.youtube.com/embed/3KICOPfIaVc?si=QE8vO43luaKST0fb https://www.youtube.com/embed/ubeIbyzEbU0?si=VRzez6FIsXh6Y4GS
Tunnel Ball Intermediate The dog will push a large ball through an 8 ft /2.4 m tunnel. 301 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fzm9RjrTSps?si=u78BP7QgXpiieo0s https://www.youtube.com/embed/p2bAISId3n4?si=ty6pG578O4LYLjuD
Bowling Ball & Pins
A similar trick would be Croquet
Bowling Intermediate The dog will push a small ball with his nose to knock down plastic bowling pins. 302 https://www.youtube.com/embed/c4-uDBnUxbM?si=39FDM7taOOdMNMHJ https://www.youtube.com/embed/b2eDE-fqzfY?si=guHOQ-dlSu48PxxC
Happy Feet Tap Dance Advanced Dog wears "tap shoes" that make a sound when they dance. Quickly alternate lifting paws. 303 https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dp9T44TVFHs?si=Odp4APMEXEZd9x3d NO VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR THIS ONE. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT US: [email protected] text/WhatsApp: (661) 803-5829
Back up angled beam Expert The dog will safely back up a beam that is at a ~20 degree angle . The dog should back up at least 4 steps. 304 https://www.youtube.com/embed/TO_i0qkC0cU?si=9KIM94RfgCdYtD9B NO VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR THIS ONE. IF YOU HAVE VIDEO, PLEASE EMAIL OR TEXT US: [email protected] text/WhatsApp: (661) 803-5829
test The handler can walk outside the ladder by the dog or stand in place in front of the dog but should not be using body pressure for the dog to back up at expert. 307 https://www.youtube.com/embed/kNDB_efN2v4
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