AKC Trick Dog Titling Program
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Trick training can be both entertaining and practical, such as teaching a dog to ‘play dead’ or a retrieve a dummy for water work. Trick dog training promotes teamwork, bonding and can lay a foundation for future training in other areas of competition.
Starting May 1, 2017, the AKC Trick Dog Titling Program will include four levels allowing dogs with any amount of experience the ability to participate.
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NOVICE TRICK DOG (TKN)
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The dog performs 10 skills from the Novice list. If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title.
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Click here for more information about the required novice tricks.
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INTERMEDIATE TRICK DOG (TKI)
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The dog must have the Novice title, plus perform 10 Intermediate tricks.
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Click here for more information about the required intermediate tricks.
ADVANCED TRICK DOG (TKA)
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The dog must have the Intermediate title, plus perform 10 tricks from the Advanced list.
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Click here for more information about the required advanced tricks.
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TRICK DOG PERFORMER (TKP)
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I​n this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks previously learned.