About the TRICK DOG CHAMPION (TDCH) title
The TDCH is the highest tier title, and is awarded to in performing a large number of difficult tricks, and who also demonstrate skill in every facet of foundation behaviors.
1. COORDINATION:
Skateboard
Dog pushes skateboard (alone).
2. MOUTH TARGET:
Hold an object / carry an object
Hold object (such as a dumbbell) or carry an object (such as your purse/bag) while walking with you. Release object to your hand.
Retrieve object to hand
Dog fetches an object 12 feet away and releases to your hand.
3. PAW TARGET:
Ground target
Dog places paw deliberately on a small object or mark. Example: step on a tap light, desk bell, or “easy button”.
4. NOSE TARGET:
Hand target
Same as target stick but using a hand target (such as two fingers).
5. SCENT:
Nose-work box search
Dog searches 5 boxes and indicates the one with the hot scent.
(We are using Clove Bud.)
6. DISTANCE:
Go to a mark / pedestal
Send dog 20 feet away to a raised platform or mark (such as a mat).
Cued behaviors at a distance
Dog on pedestal/mark 12 feet away. Performs any 6 cued behaviors.
1. Down
2. Sit
3. Stand
4. Bark
5. Twirl
6. Leave-It
Bonus: Come
7. SIGNALS:
Signals
Perform any 6 behaviors with only silent cues. List tricks:
1. Sit
2. Down
3. Stand
4. Twirl
5. Spin
6. Bark
8. CHAIN:
Demonstrate a behavior chain
When given a single cue, the dog performs a chain of a minimum of two behaviors.
Get The Mail!
9. EXPERT TRICKS:
Demonstrate 5 of your best tricks
Tricks:
1. Handstand against wall
2. Moonwalk
3. Object guard (2 versions)
4. Roll a barrel or peanut (2 paws)
5. Hoop jump over back