This trick is ONLY open to animals OTHER than dogs.

Show your pet performing any trick which is similar in difficulty to the other Twilight Gold tricks. 

Dog rolls over onto their back and, holding the position, hides their head with their paws. No set duration required.

In a pool or body of water which is deep enough for the dog to need to swim, a food item or toy is placed at the bottom of the pool. The dog must retrieve the item by diving for it. No time limit.

The dog should not exhibit excessive reluctance - some encouragement is fine but we do not want to see your dog refusing and then diving anyway.

Dog holds paintbrush in their mouth and paints on a canvas of sorts. Dog must paint at least 3 strokes with the brush. Handler can dunk the brush in the paint (or whatever you want to use) before handing it to the dog. 

Examples - paint, water, yoghurt, food colouring - anything that shows when the brush is touching the canvas. 

Dog backs up the stairs (minimum of 6 steps) whilst vocalising.

Starting 2 body lengths in front of the object, the dog backs up until both hind legs are above their back, placed on a high object.

Examples: A bench, sofa or tree

Dog walks backwards on hind legs for at least 1/2 (half) body length. 

Dog orbits around the handler backwards whilst simultaneously performing smaller spins. Handler stands still. 

Staying in a heel, the dog spins at least 3 times while staying in place. 

Dog is put into a position and asked to wait. The dog is sent over the jump to retrieve an item. With the item in their mouth, dog then continues and jumps a second bar, before they are sent around an object. The dog then does both bar jumps and returns to handler before retrieving to hand.

Bars must be off the floor and at elbow level to your dog.

Dog drags a picnic blanket or similar across a table or on the floor and then places 2-3 food items or food themed toys on top of the blanket. 

Handler sneezes, and without being verbally cued the dog retrieves a tissue or hanky from a box and hands it to the handler. 

Dog retrieves a book, a blanket and glasses case/a similarly sized bag or a water bottle and hands them to the handler who is sat down. Each item can be cued independently. Handler should be a minimum of 2 body lengths away from the items. 

Handler passes the dog a shopping bag with at least one item in. Dog carries it from the driveway or garden into the house, for a minimum of 5 body lengths. 

Dog circles the handler backwards 5 times on one cue. 

A smaller dog jumps onto a larger dog's back and performs a Bow or Sit Pretty, with both holding the position for 5 seconds.

With the handler, a pillow or a dummy lying on the floor, the dog approaches and places their front paws on the handler's chest before jumping, mimicking CPR. Dog to jump a minimum of three times.

Whilst their front paws are crossed, the dog crawls along the floor. This can either be a crawl, cross paws, crawl, or they can crawl whilst their paws are crossed. For a minimum of 2 body lengths. 

Dog crawls alongside the handler for at least 3 body lengths whilst remaining in the heel position. The dog cannot break the heal and their hind and front legs should not leave the floor for the duration. 

On cue, the dog either opens or closes the curtains. One cue can be given per curtain.

Choose any 4 gold tricks to perform from at least 15m away. A mat or other placeholder can be used.

Your dog must not edge forwards whilst performing, and must end the tricks still 5m away from you. If a trick requires moving forwards, your dog must immediately back up onto the placeholder once the trick is complete.

All three tricks to be recorded in one take. 

Dog to walk on a slack leash between 6 distractions, 3 on each side within reach of the dog. Dog must walk through and ignore them all. One leave-it cue is accepted. The dog must walk for at least 6 body lengths. 

Dog jumps into the sea/pond/pool on cue. 

Starting in a down, the dog performs the following sequence

The “Sit Pretty” can be assisted or unassisted.

Down - Sit - Stand - Sit Pretty - Stand - Sit - Down - Sit - Stand - Sit Pretty - Stand - Sit - Down

There is no time limit to complete this but the movements should be fluid and without hesitation.

The dog is recalled at the minimum of a trot and then, when the dog is a minimum of 8m (no closer), they must come to an emergency stop. The dog must respond within 1-2 seconds by stopping and either standing still, sitting or laying down until given a release cue.

Handler throws a ball/lure as far as they can, and as the dog is chasing it, handler shouts for an emergency stop. Dog should immediately stop and cease chasing the ball. Dog should be running for a 2-3 seconds before handler shouts to stop. 

Starting from a ticket machine or entrance with the car out of sight, the dog searches a multi-storey carpark or similar. After passing at least twenty cars and searching at least two rows, the dog finds and indicates the car by targeting it their nose or chin, or stops within a foot of the car with a loose leash. Film twice with car in different spaces each time.

They must then independently find the car without any input from the handler (i.e. no pressure on the leash, no taking the dog down a specific aisle, no directional cues).

A toy is hidden in a complex, difficult to find place, with the dog out of sight while the item is placed. Dog is given free reign of the house or outdoor space to search with no direction. Dog can be given encouragement but no guidance. This can also be performed outside but please mimic the requirements laid out.

In a shopping centre or high street, handler names a shop which should be in a row of at least five shops and should NOT be at the start or end of the row. Starting from the opposite side of the shopping centre/street and at least 5 metres.

They must then independently find the house without any input from the handler (i.e. no pressure on the leash, no taking the dog down a specific aisle, no directional cues).

Handler on their back with their feet in the air, dog balances on handler's feet. Bigger dogs can balance with front paws on the handler's feet with their hind legs on a sofa or pillow. 

Dog puts all four paws on four paw pods on one cue without assistance (1 paw per paw pod). No set distance required. 

Handler films a 2-minute video of the dog showing consistent good behaviour in a pet-friendly, non-pet shop (such as Hobbycraft, John Lewis). Exceptions can be made for Assistance Dogs who are already working in public access (minimum 9 months old for videos in non-pet friendly locations). 

A 1 minute or more video of the dog showing positive engagement and enthusiasm in a public place (heelwork, focus, tricks, behaviours etc). Worth 2 points.

1 chained gold trick using only hand signals. No verbal cues allowed.

Handler on their back with their hands in the air, dog balances on handler's hands. Bigger dogs can balance with front paws on the handler's hands with their hind legs on a sofa or pillow. 

Dog holds one of their paws in their mouth. 

Moving a hoop at a high speed, the dog 'dives' through the hoop while it's in motion

Dog packs items then gets into the suitcase and pulls lid over themselves. 

From at least 6 body lengths away in either a sitting or bent down position, handler holds their arms open as if asking for a hug. The dog jumps into their arms or lap and leans in for a hug, placing their front paws either side of handler's neck while resting their chin on the handler's shoulder for at least 5 seconds.

Dog barks at a lower volume/a whisper on cue. Repeat twice.

Dog passes handler washing and pegs from a basket or bag for the handler to hang up. Should be repeated for 3 items/pegs.

Opening the washing machine door, dog should EITHER

Load items into the washing machine from a laundry basket OR unload items from the washing machine into a laundry basket. They must then close the washing machine door behind them. They must load or unload at least 5 items.

Three cues permitted - one for opening, one for loading/unloading and one for closing.

Dog weaves in a figure of 8 through the handler's legs, but does so whilst walking backwards. Repeat 3 times. 

Dog to find the lift from the opposite end of the shop (at least 30m away) and automatically press the button to call the lift without being cued. 

Dog orbits (backwards or forwards) around the handler at least 3 times whilst keeping one front paw in the air (to mimic a limp). 

Dog does high leg marches whilst staying in place. At least 10 seconds of footage required.

With handler either on their hands and knees or laid on their tummy, the dog jumps onto the handler's back and performs an unsupported Sit Pretty. Dog to hold position for 5+ seconds.

Dog backs up at least 1/2 (half) body length whilst in the bow position.

Show at least 2 minute of footage on a walk, with your dog showing minimal stress towards their muzzle (i.e. no swiping, trying to get the muzzle off etc.)

Any muzzles used should be a basket or vinyl type with at least some pant room. Velcro muzzles or anything which severely restricts your dog's ability to pant will not be accepted.

With a dog either side of the handler, one dog backs up at least 3 body lengths whilst the dog on the opposite side walks forward at least 3 body lengths, in unison. 

Dog is given a file or notebook and they place it on a shelf. 

From at least 20m away, the dog must recall past multiple distractions (other dogs, food, people) and ignore all of them (minimum 3 distractions). A longline is accepted but the dog must not be pulled via the lead. 

An item is placed out of the dog’s reach on an even higher surface which they have to use a step to reach, such as a shelf or counter. The step is placed further away from the dog with a tug attached. Pulling the step over, the dog reaches for the item and retrieves it to hand.

Handler puts dog in a stay and puts a plate of human food mimicking a “meal” in front of the dog. Handler leaves the room and shuts the door for 1 minute. Dog must stay in position (adjustment is acceptable) until the handler returns to the dogs side and removes the plate.

Camera must stay on the dog so we can see them throughout. Please ensure the food is dog safe just in case.

Handler pretends they've hurt themselves and says “OW” whilst clutching their finger. Without being cued, dog runs to a cupboard and opens it with a tug, grabs out a first aid kit (or make up bag, any kind of small bag) and brings it to handler. Handler should be at least 2-3 body lengths away from the cupboard. 

The dog can sit, lie down, paws up or stand calmly on a moving platform for at least 20 seconds.

Examples: A rollator, a skateboard, a cart

Dog rests front legs on handler's arm or on a surface with their head bowed down, and pops their head up when cued. 

Dog puts at least 3 food-themed toys into a basket and carries or holds it for at least 5 seconds.

Dog is presented with an item with a slot big enough to fit a penny. Dog must put a coin into the slot. The slot must be narrow and only just big enough. 

Dog pulls a pillowcase off of a pillow. Handler can hold the pillow still.

Dog starts with their front paws on an object. They pivot in an anti-clockwise direction 360 degrees, finishing with a chin rest on another object that is head height. 

Dog to retrieve 3 letters either in the letterbox or posted through the door and retrieve to handler. Should be performed on 1 cue. Handler should be at least 3 body lengths away from the letterbox. 

Show your dog doing three of the following:

- Entering public transport calmly and finding a seat

- Tucking and settling for 5 minutes

- Performing 3 tricks/skills on PT (must be bronze level or higher)

- Finding and pressing a button

- Exiting public transport calmly 

Using 4+ different coloured cue cards containing a different cue for each colour, the dog is to perform each behaviour linked to the corresponding card when shown. 3 repetitions needed with shuffled orders.

With 4 different coloured pieces of card or boards placed near the dog, the dog is then offered a selection of matching objects (hoops, blocks, small toys etc.). The dog must then match the object to the correct shade of card.

One cue per item permitted. The dog can be handed the item but should not be encouraged toward the correct cards (i.e. handing them the blue toy with it directly above or next to the Blue card).

Row of colours and row of toys should be at least 1 body length away from each other. 

Someone can hold the dog, or the dog can be left in a down stay. Handler moves 20m away across a field and calls the dog. Dog returns directly to handler at speed. This can be completed on a longline but the lead must not be pulled by the handler. 

Dog recalls from at least 6m away from the handler and automatically continues walking in a heel for at least 30 seconds before being released.

Handler drops an item whilst in public. Dog should hand dropped item back to handler. This can be a toy, the dog’s lead, your keys etc.

Dog backs up from in front of handler and backs up through their legs, swinging into a Watch My Six (see list of bronze tricks) (dog spins and sits just behind handler, facing away).

Dog must independently jump up onto a skateboard and moves the skateboard for at least 3 body lengths.  

Performing a forward orbit with at least 4 'skipping' (limping) steps, the dog then plays dead after the Orbit is complete.

Dog places 3 rings onto a pole.

One tin containing a scent the dog is familiar with is hidden in a complex hiding place (i.e., on a shelf under clothes or in a pile of toys on a sofa). Dog must independently seek out the tin with encouragement but no guidance allowed.

Take five cups (or scent tins); leave two empty, have 3 of the same treats/kibble but put a tiny dot of some form of paste (cheese, liver) on one of them, and hide them under the final three cups. Shuffle them and spread them out so your dog has room to scent them properly.

The dog should pick the cup with the smear of paste. Dog must indicate via a paw/wave or nose touch/nudge, and they must choose the right cup on the first try. Two repetitions required, with the order of the cups being shuffled each time.  Please do not use transparent cups or anything breakable for this trick.

Handler has 2 raised targets next to each other, dog must put all four paws on the targets. One target for back paws, then the other for the front paws. Targets should be 4 body lengths away from the dog. 

Handler sends the dog to the first target, dog to jump onto each of the raised platforms on cue. They must not be cued in a straight line across (e.g. second target, then first target, then first target). Targets must be at least 3.5m away from dog and handler, spaced at least 1.5m from each other. 

Targets should be 4 body lengths away from the dog. 

Dog to hold a settle and focus on the handler while a high level distraction (a person bouncing a ball, a passing train, a loud family etc.) passes at a close (but safe) distance. Video should be at least 30 seconds long, showing us before, during and after the high-level distractions. 

Dog fills bag with 2-3 items, picks the bag up and retrieves to handler from at least 4 body lengths away.

On cue, the dog makes the motion of barking at least 3 times, but does not make any noise. 

The dog sits pretty and rests their head/chin on either the handler's hand, or a head-height item, and hold for 5 seconds. 

Dog performs six or more tricks to your choice of music for 30 seconds or more. Must include at least 2 gold tricks. 

Dog and handler skip together using a skipping rope. Complete at least 3 successful jumps. 

Dog holds both paws up and ‘plays dead’, falling over. Once the dog is on its side, handler will touch dog’s side or feet with dog continuing to play dead.

1 chained gold trick using non-spoke sounds. No verbal cues allowed. 

Examples: whistle, click, clap, foot stamp. 

Handler pretends to be cooking in the kitchen. They ask the dog for an "ingredient". The dog opens the fridge, gets the item and puts it onto the side next to the handler. Once cue for the whole trick allowed. 

Dog performs a sustained nose touch while in motion for at least 10 seconds. The dog can be walking, running or trotting.

5 cups or bowls (or something else suitable) are place in a randomised order. Dog must stack them.

Dog lays head flat on floor for 10 seconds without raising their head.

Dog picks up toy sword and swipes at their handler also holding a sword. 

Two dogs offer a sit pretty at once simultaneously on one cue. 

Human food to be placed in front of or near the dog. Dog must perform impulse control for 20+ seconds with the plate being picked up at the end of the time. No cue to be given but an alternative reward is encouraged.

Dog must unzip the jacket, then remove both sleeves from the jacket, then pass the coat back to the handler to hang up. 

Using a flat target up to the size of a folded A6 piece of paper, the dog takes an item of an almost identical size and places it perfectly centred on the target. The dog should start at least three body lengths from the target.

With the dog shut out of at least two connecting rooms, handler hides a phone in a high, hidden spot OR a spot which requires skill to open, such as in a drawer with a tug attached. Once the dog is called back into the room, they should search and find the phone before retrieving it to hand. The search has no time limit. Repeat twice with different hiding places each time.

Using at least 6 different post-it notes (or similar sized cards and tape), place them around at least three rooms (this can include a hallway) at various heights - two should be a minimum of above head height - and at least two body lengths apart each.

When cued, the dog is to touch 5 individual post-its in a randomised order. Once cue per post-it note. The dog should be sent back and forth between the rooms at least twice. We are looking for an obviously intentional, full contact nose touch without any duration needed.

A person hides while out of sight of the dog (ie with the dog indoors while the person gets situated) in an outdoor space requiring at least 3-5 minutes of walking, two turns, at least one ‘U-turn’ or circling back and, if relevant, diverting from the main path to find them. The person should be hidden either above or below head height, such as in a tree, in a ditch or on a platform. With the dog on leash, the handler takes the dog to the general area and cues a "Find" or similar. The dog should find the person within ten minutes. The dog should not be given verbal directions, nor should the person in hiding call to the dog.

Dog must open the bin, put four pieces of rubbish in the bin, then close the bin. This must all be completed on one cue. Bin must be 3 body lengths away from the rubbish. 

Using some kind of curved large spoon, put a treat on one end. The dog should then hit the other end to throw the treat, then catch the treat. 

Both the handler and dog move together, with the dog moving at a minimum of a trot, with no set distance required. The dog is to perform at least 3 Silver and 2 Bronze tricks (if you submitted for Bronze Tricks in Motion, please do not reuse the same tricks) OR 1 Gold trick and 2 Silver tricks, in the following sequence.

Movement - Trick - Movement - Trick - Movement - Trick - Movement - Trick - Movement - Trick

The dog should maintain a loose heel with some loose leash walking permitted.

Speed adjustments can be made for canine or human disabilities - please enquire before filming.

Dog performs a 360 degree Roll Over, three times in succession. One cue permitted.

With handler in any position, the dog rebounds off of the handler's back, sides or legs at least three times in succession. 

Dog walks in a full circle on their hind legs whilst walking backwards 

Dog walks in a full circle on their hind legs. 

Dog performs 2 gold tricks at the same time. Tricks performed one after the other (i.e. rainbow cues, then a water balance) do not count.

Examples: performing a moonwalk whilst performing a reverse middle into six, or performing silent barking whilst performing a walking peekaboo.

Dog walks backwards in a bow under the handler's legs or arms with them held like a bridge over the dog's head. 

When presented with an unstable object (i.e. a yoga ball), the dog places all four feet onto the object and holds the position for 10 seconds without assistance from handler. No set distance required. 

When presented with an unstable object (i.e. a yoga ball or soft pillow), the dog places all four feet onto the object without assistance from handler. Dog places their head on a third surface and holds each position for 10 seconds. No set distance required. 

Dog pulls on a tied lace to untie handler's shoes. One cue only per shoe.

Handler throws a balloon to the dog. The dog then volleys the balloon back to the handler using their head or nose. Handler hits the balloon back to the dog for the dog to volley. Repeat at least 6 times (handler and dog volleys 3 times each).

With handler 'asleep', a wake up alarm sounds. Using the alarm as a cue, the dog wakes up the handler in a controlled manner using any trained behaviour. 

Dog puts their from paws on their handler's feet and walks for 3 body lengths without removing their paws. 

Dog is given at least four items of clothing and presented with a suspended washing line. The dog then hangs each item on the washing line. They don't have to be perfectly placed but must stay up for all 4 to count.

Dog walks 1 body length with a cup of water balanced on their head/nose.

Show your dog offering a heel with the handler on a bicycle, mobility scooter or in a wheelchair for 30 seconds. Should remain focused throughout. 

Lay out 5 tins on the floor. Tins must be empty with only 1 tin containing a trace of the required scent. Dog must seek out and alert to the correct scent. For example, you could rub a tissue on a jar of peanut butter, then rub the tissue on the tin. 

Handler lays out 5 tins. All tins must be completely free of scents. Dogs must offer a "true negative" response, showing there is no allergen present. 

Dog should whistle/whine on cue. 

One dog puts both front paws around another dog and holds position for 5 seconds.

Using two buttons with “Maybe” and “Never” audios or labels, ask your dog 5+ questions. Dog must either shake their head no, nod their head yes, or answer with the appropriate buttons. The dog can then answer the questions with "yes", "no", "maybe" or "never". Each answer should be used at least once, and the dog must answer the questions correctly. Please ensure the questions you ask have a definitive answer. 

Handler offers their hand, dog bows, kisses handler’s hand and lays head on floor.

Six or more tricks sequenced to your choice of music for 90 seconds or more. Must include at least 4 silver tricks and 1 gold trick. You can reuse tricks previously ticked off for Gold.