{"id":50189,"date":"2023-05-25T18:39:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T01:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domorewithyourdog.com\/DogTricks\/?page_id=50189"},"modified":"2023-05-26T16:01:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T23:01:13","slug":"tdch-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/domorewithyourdog.com\/DogTricks\/tdch-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"TDCH Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to earn your Trick Dog Champion (TDCH) title<\/h2>\n
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Hooray… you’ve set a goal on becoming a Champion! The rules and examples are below. The orange button below is a printable PDF list of this same information.<\/p>\n

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1<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n Be a Champion!<\/td>\n The esteemed title of Trick Dog Champion is awarded to exceptional dogs who demonstrate outstanding skill in performing a large number of difficult tricks, and who also demonstrate skill in every category of foundation behaviors. As with all Champion titles, this title (noted as TDCH) is appended to the prefix of your dog\u2019s name. The Trick Dog Champion title is recognized by CKC. <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n How do I earn the TDCH title?<\/td>\n First, earn your Expert Trick Dog (ETD) title. Because of the esteem of a Champion title, we require a video submission to be reviewed by Do More With Your Dog! staff evaluators.

To earn their TDCH, the dog must demonstrate skill in every foundational behavior category, including retrieving, targeting, distance work, etc. The Champion title is different than the lower titles in that it is judged as a \u201cwork as a whole.\u201d If a dog is exceptional in some categories, and a little below par in another, they may still pass. We want to see a well trained, versatile, happy dog.

The primary venue for dog tricks is in performances, demos, therapy visits, musical canine freestyle, and animal acting. The tricks will be judged in the context of these applications. The dog should be confident, consistent, happy, and able to work at a distance from you.
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3<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n Rules<\/td>\n BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
\u2022 Video submitted to staff evaluators; not CTDI
\u2022 The TDCH title has 9 categories.
\u2022 Make a video (or videos) of your tricks according to the application form.
\u2022 The TDCH title is evaluated by Do More With Your Dog staff, and not by a CTDI.
\u2022 If any of the videos do not pass, we will contact you and tell you specifically what we need redone, and you can submit a new video for that skill when you are ready (at no additional cost). We want you to succeed!
\u2022 Minimum age requirement for this title is 6 months.

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\u2022 Age: 6 month minimum. Stay tuned for a Puppy TDCH.

\u2022 Collars\/Leashes: Aversive collars are not permitted. Tricks shall be off-leash. An exception may be permitted if necessary to comply with leash laws while outdoors. In such a case an unrestrictive harness shall be used with a long-line.

\u2022 CUES: The handler may give multiple cues within reason (about 3 cues). Praise and encouragement at any time is fine.

\u2022 Service dogs\/Disabled\/Senior dogs: We commend your endeavor. We recognize that these dogs may have unique needs and are happy to work with you to establish alternate criteria.

\u2022 Substitutions: At the champion level, we allow you to substitute similar tricks which demonstrate the same skill being tested. Email us with your questions.

\u2022 Treats: Treats and toys may be used as a reward after the trick is finished, but may not be used to lure the dog into the behavior. Keep treats hidden from the dog, in a pocket or treat bag, during the trick.

\u2022 Helpers: The dog shall be handled by only one trainer. No other person may help with the trick (except as specified for a particular trick).

\u2022 Physical Manipulation \/ Pressure: Handler may not physically manipulate the dog. Petting is fine. Pressuring the dog (which may include stern voice, stern eye-contact, crowding or hovering over the dog, or putting your face or hands close to the dog\u2019s head) is not permitted.

\u2022 Qualifying: Applicant has 3 months to resubmit any portion of the test that did not qualify, at no additional cost. Application fee will not be refunded.
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4<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n Video Tips for Success!<\/td>\n \u2022\tWe accommodate most video formats, including YouTube and Facebook
\u2022\tIf possible, compile tricks into one video
\u2022\tCheck your surroundings and attire
\u2022\tRemove slip collar
\u2022\tGive your little champ a kiss on the head \ud83d\ude09

For the Champion title, there should be no luring and no treats in your hands, so make that clear in your video.

Questions? Email our friendly and knowledgeable evaluator team: dmwydadvisoryboard@gmail.com <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n Watch a Sample Champion Submission Video<\/td>\n Clear and well lighted video\u2014easy to see the team perform the tricks. No treats out or in hands. Very clear and precise trick performance with minimal cues. Handler allows dog to work at a little distance. Expert tricks are performed flawlessly.

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Clear and well lighted video\u2014easy to see the team perform the tricks. No treats out or in hands. Very clear and precise trick performance with minimal cues. Handler allows dog to work at a little distance. Expert tricks are performed flawlessly.
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