Trick Dog Performance Title PDF
Trick Dog Performance Title PDF
Trick Dog Performance Title PDF
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TITLES OFFERED:
Four standard titling levels are offered: %XCEPTIONAL TITLES
NOVICE TRICK DOG (NTD) TRICK DOG CHAMPION (TDCH)
$EMONSTRATE TRICKS ADVANCED AND The TDCH is the highest tier title, and is awarded to
EXPERT TRICKS COUNT AS TRICKS EXCEPTIONAL DOGS WHO DEMONSTRATE OUTSTANDING SKILL
in performing a large number of difficult tricks, and
INTERMEDIATE TRICK DOG (ITD)
who also demonstrate skill in every facet of founda-
&IRST EARN YOUR .4$ AND THEN DEMON- tion behaviors. To apply for your TDCH you must
STRATE TRICKS OF AN INTERMEDIATE OR HAVE EARNED YOUR %4$ TITLE ! 4$#( APPLICANT DOES
HIGHER SKILL LEVEL ADVANCED AND EXPERT not perform tricks for a witness, but rather submits a video.
TRICKS COUNT AS TRICKS The requirements for the TDCH title are detailed on pages 5-7
ADVANCED TRICK DOG (ATD) of this application.
&IRST EARN YOUR )4$ AND THEN DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED OR CERTIFIED TRICK DOG INSTRUCTOR (CTDI)
EXPERT TRICKS We are proud to offer a certification program for
EXPERT TRICK DOG (ETD) 4RICK $OG )NSTRUCTORS !PPLICANT MUST HAVE EARNED
&IRST EARN YOUR !4$ AND THEN DEMONSTRATE EXPERT TRICKS AT LEAST AN )NTERMEDIATE 4RICK $OG )4$ ON HISHER
own dog, and submit a written test and video.
Details at: domorewithyourdog.com/pages/instructorinfo.html
Do More With Your Dog! is the official sanctioning and organizing body for the
sport of Dog Tricks. Teaching tricks establishes a pattern of learning, teaches
skills and focus, is a positive method of training, and promotes a bond between
canine and human. Dog trainers tend to train the hardest when working toward
A GOALIT KEEPS THEM MOTIVATED AND FOCUSED ! 4RICK $OG TITLE GIVES TRAINERS
this goal, while allowing them to earn their title on their own time.
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APPLYING FOR TITLE LEVEL(S): You may apply for multiple titles, but must pay for each one consecutively.
(NTD) Novice (ITD) Intermediate (ATD) Advanced (ETD) Expert (TDCH) Trick Dog
Trick Dog Trick Dog Trick Dog Trick Dog Champion
HANDLER & DOG INFO: The Trick Dog title is a team titlethe same handler and dog must perform each trick together.
In applying for this title, you confirm that you trained your tricks through positive reinforcement methods of praise, toys, and food,
and without the use of aversives. More info at: domorewithyourdog.com/pages/positivetraining.html
City/State/Zip/Contry: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WITNESS INFO: A witness is required to vouch for the satisfactory performance of each Witness is not required
trick. It need not be the same witness for every trick. The witness may be any person, including a fam- for TDCH title
ily member, who has read and follows the instructions on page 4.
Signature: Signature:
Email: Email:
NOVICE TRICK DOG (NTD): INTERMED. TRICK DOG (ITD): ADVANCED TRICK DOG (ATD): EXPERT TRICK DOG (ETD): Tricks used to earn
s TRICKS Adv. and Expert s .OVICE TITLE PLUS s )NTERMEDIATE TITLE PLUS s !DVANCED TITLE PLUS previous titles may
be used again to
tricks count as two tricks) s TRICKS OF INTERMED or higher s ADVANCED OR EXPERT TRICKS s TRICKS OF EXPERT skill level EARN THE NEXT TITLE
skill level. Adv. and Expert tricks
count as two tricks)
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BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF
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Kyra Sundance
WORLD-RENOWNED DOG TRAINER
AUTHOR OF 101 DOG TRICKS
Leashes: .OVICE AND )NTERMEDIATE TRICKS MAY BE DONE ON
LEASH TO
prevent the dog from running off. The leash shall not be used to pull
THE DOG INTO THE DESIRED BEHAVIOR !DVANCED AND %XPERT TRICKS MUST
be done off-leash. Helpers: .O OTHER PERSON MAY HELP WITH THE TRICK EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED
Attempts: The handler may give multiple commands and have mul- FOR A PARTICULAR TRICK
TIPLE ATTEMPTS AT THE TRICK WITHIN REASON ABOUT ATTEMPTS FOR .OVICE Physical Manipulation: Handler may not physically manipulate the dog
AND )NTERMEDIATE TRICKS AND ATTEMPTS FOR !DVANCED AND %XPERT TO GET HIM TO DO A TRICK 0ETTING THE DOG AT ANY TIME IS FINE ,IGHTLY
TRICKS )F THE WITNESS FEELS THE TRICK PERFORMANCE WAS BORDERLINE SUC- tapping the dog to regain his attention is fine.
cessful, he may request the trick to be done again.
Service Dogs: Service dogs and their handlers may need to alter the
Treats: 4REATS ANDOR TOYS MAY BE USED AS A REWARD AFTER THE TRICK trick to work within their unique needs. This is fine.
is finished. Treats may be used as a lure, but only in the following
Disabled Dogs: We are willing to work with you to establish alternate
AMOUNTS NO MORE THAN OF THE TRICKS FOR THE .OVICE TITLE CAN
criteria for your disabled or very senior dog.
EMPLOY A LURE NO MORE THAN OF THE TRICKS FOR THE )NTERMEDIATE
title can employ a lure; and there must be no use of a food or toy Extra Credit Trick: One additional trick of comparable difficulty may
LURE AT THE !DVANCED AND %XPERT LEVEL BE USED TO COUNT AS A .OVICE OR )NTERMEDIATE TRICK
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VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS:
Video Format: We accept most video formats including CDs Combining Video Elements: You may combine several skills into
and DVDs. You may upload your video to youtube.com or ONE TRICK EX DISTANCE WORK AND SIGNALS
to Facebook, or send video in a private Facebook message.
Video Quality: You will not be marked down due to poor video
9OUSENDITCOM ALLOWS YOU TO SEND A LARGE FILE UP TO MB TO
quality nor your acting ability. We are scoring the quality of the
APPLICATION DOMOREWITHYOURDOGCOM
dog behaviors.
Heads & Tails: Please leave a few seconds of video footage
Video Privacy: Your video may be viewed by our Certified Trick
before and after each trick. This allows us to see the trick in a
$OG )NSTRUCTORS #4$) FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING CONSIS-
real-world, unedited form.
tent judging criteria.
SCORING:
4HE PRIMARY VENUE FOR DOG TRICKS IS IN PERFORMANCES INCLUD- Physical Manipulation: Handler may not physically manipulate
ING DEMOS AND THERAPY VISITS MUSICAL CANINE FREESTYLE AND or crowd the dog during a trick. Petting at any time is fine.
ANIMAL ACTING 4HE TRICKS WILL BE JUDGED IN THE CONTEXT OF THESE
Pressure: Pressuring the dog is discouraged. Pressure may
applications. The dog should be confident, consistent, and
include a stern voice, stern eye-contact, crowding or hovering
able to work at a distance from you.
over the dog, or putting your face or hands close to the dogs
Leashes: Tricks must be done off-leash. HEAD 9OU CAN BE CLOSE TO YOUR DOG BUT KEEP IT LIGHTHEARTED
Collars: The dog should wear a flat buckle collar or no collar. Service Dogs: Service dogs and their handlers may need to
alter the trick to work within their unique needs. This is fine.
Cues: 4HE HANDLER MAY GIVE MULTIPLE CUES WITHIN REASON ABOUT
CUES 0RAISE AND ENCOURAGEMENT AT ANY TIME IS FINE Disabled Dogs: We recognize that a disabled dog may have dif-
ferent requirements, and are willing to work with you to estab-
Treats: 4REATS ANDOR TOYS MAY BE USED AS A REWARD AFTER THE
lish alternate criteria for your disabled dog.
trick is finished, but may not be used to lure the dog into the
behavior. Keep treats hidden from the dog during the trick. Substitutions: !T THE CHAMPION LEVEL WE ALLOW YOU TO SUBSTITUTE
similar tricks which demonstrate the same skill being tested.
Clicker: You may incorporate a clicker or other reward marker.
%MAIL US WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT A PARTICULAR TRICK
Helpers: 4HE DOG MUST BE HANDLED BY ONLY ONE TRAINER .O
Qualifying: !PPLICANT HAS MONTHS TO RESUBMIT ANY PORTION
OTHER PERSON MAY HELP WITH THE TRICK EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED FOR A
OF THE TEST THAT DID NOT QUALIFY !PPLICATION FEE WILL NOT BE
PARTICULAR TRICK
refunded.
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