Tricktionary – Dog Tricks Dictionary

Tricktionary Dog Tricks Dictionary

Tricktionary (Dog Tricks Dictionary)

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Also Called	Trick	Level	Description	wdt_ID
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
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
	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
	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
	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
	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
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
	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
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
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
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