Dog jumps over the handler's outstretched arms, repeating at least three times (both arms jumped = one rep). 

Dog covers their eyes with their paws. 

Dog kicks out one hind leg. 

Dog backs up at least 5 steps in succession. Do not attempt this if your dog is under 6 months old. 

With handler standing or kneeling, dog rebounds off handler’s back.

From a heel position, both handler and dog back up at least 5ft with the dog remaining in the heel position.

Dog backs up from in front of handler and backs up through their legs, swinging around into a heel.

With handler standing up, dog walks backwards, weaving between their legs in a figure 8. 

Dog backs up in a full circle around handler.

Dog drops a ball through a basketball hoop. 

Dog rolls themselves into a blanket and holds position for at least 3 seconds. 

Dog stands behind handler with the side of dog’s body against the handler’s back, holding a stand stay for at least 5 seconds.

Dog chases and catches a frisbee in motion. 

Dog walks with crossed paws for 6 steps minimum.

Dog chases their own tail on cue.

Using a tug or their nose or paw, the dog closes an open door.

Using a tug or their nose or paw, the dog closes an open drawer.

Dog pulls a toy using a tug/rope/string for at least 15 seconds.

Dog stands in front handler with the side of dog’s body against the handler’s front, holding a stand stay for at least 5 seconds.

With handler on their hands and knees staying still, the dog crawls between their arms in a figure 8 motion.

Dog stalks forward, staying low to the ground for at least 4 steps.

Dog walks on back legs unsupported for 4 steps.

3 silver tricks from at least 10m away. Dog must stay in position and not move closer to the handler. A mat or other placeholder can be used.

Balance on a small, raised surface outdoors.

Sitting on their hind legs, the dog waves both paws at once.

With the dog at least 15m away, the dog is cued into an emergency stop. The dog must respond immediately by stopping and either standing still, sitting or laying down until given a release cue.

Dog empties at least 3 items from the washing machine into a basket. Only one cue may be given

Dog crosses one paw over the other while laid down.

Either when the phone rings or on a verbal cue, the dog will retrieve phone and pass it to handler’s hand.

With handler stationary, the dog is sent to perform a figure of 8 weave around 2 separate objects (half an 8 around each item) and then returns to the handler, swinging into a heel.

A toy is hidden completely out of sight and either above head height or low to the ground/under raised furniture, with the dog out of the room(s) while the item is placed. Dog is given at least two connected rooms and a hallway to search. Dog can be given encouragement but no guidance. This can also be performed outside with the toy left in a tree or bush to mimic the requirements laid out.

Show dog performing at least three silver level tricks in a busy area such as a shopping centre or high street as well as jumping off of structures like low walls and the like with confidence. For public videos, at the start of the video, please ensure you show that your dog is being handled using ONLY a flat collar or back clip harness. Any videos which do not show a lack of aversive tools will need to be resubmitted.

In a busy environment such as a high street, market or shopping centre, the dog will perform a heel with consistent focus on the handler. At the start of the video, please ensure you show that your dog is being handled using ONLY a flat collar or back clip harness. Any videos which do not show a lack of aversive tools will need to be resubmitted.

Shoes and leash are placed out of sight ahead of time. One cue for shoes and one cue for the leash are allowed. When cued, dog will retrieve a pair of handler’s shoes and their leash from another area and retrieve all items to hand.

Using one object, the dog will back up away from the handler, back around the item in a U-shape and continue to back up until back with the handler.

Using a stick or similar, the dog hits a golfball-sized ball (or smaller) precisely at least twice.

Dog passes a clothes hanger and an item of clothing to the handler. Handler puts the clothing on a hanger and places it down or hangs the item up. Do at least 3 times. 

Dog lays head flat on floor for 3+ seconds.

Any task or trick you find helpful which meets the complexity of silver level.

Here You Go! – Dog retrieves an item from the floor or handler and passes it to another dog, who then takes the item and passes it back to handler.

Using a blanket or pillow, the dog pushes their head underneath it and hides themself.

Using a high value food, i.e. hotdog or chicken, handler throws the food for dog. Dog must retrieve item to hand without taking a bite. Please ensure that whatever you use is safe to be swallowed.

From the floor, the dog will jump into the handler’s arms. Smaller or weaker dogs may jump from a sofa or similar.

With one dog laying on the ground, another dog jumps over the dog’s back. Trick awarded to both dogs.

Standing beside or over the dog, handler kicks their left leg out and dog kicks out the same leg, and then the same for the right. Left and right to be repeated twice

Holding any of their 4 legs in the air, the dog limp-walks for at least 5 steps.

Dog backs up from at least 1m in front of the handler and backs through the handler's legs. 

Dog opens door to their crate, goes in, pulls the door shut behind them, then lays down. 

Using a tug, the dog opens a door from closed to fully open.

Using a high value food, i.e. hotdog or chicken, handler places food down within reach and leaves the room for at least 30 seconds. Dog must ignore food until handler returns, although air sniffing from a distance is allowed. Please ensure that whatever you use is safe to be swallowed.

An item is placed out of the dog’s reach on a higher surface they have to use a step to reach, such as a shelf or counter. Using the step, the dog reaches for the item and retrieves it to hand.

Front paws are placed on an unstable object such as a bouncy ball or inflatable cushion.

Perform 4 silver or gold-level tricks on public transport. 

Presented with a pile of six objects, the dog should pick a different item by name no less than three times. This should be a different named item for each repetition.

Handler offers dog a deck of cards splayed out in their hands, dog picks a single card and passes it to handler. Handler takes the card and asks “was this your card?”. Dog nods yes or uses a “yes” push button. If using buttons, the “no” button must also be available.

Resting their chin on a solid surface, the dog pivots in a full circle.

Dog pushes button placed at a minimum of head height with either a paw or their nose.

Dog hits a handheld or wall fixed light switch with their nose.

The dog retrieves a blanket and pulls it over the handler without assistance. Handler should be laid down.

Dog jumps into an open purse or bag and lays down. Open to any size dog – get creative!

On their hind legs, dog is to push a shopping cart for at least 5 seconds. Handler can steady the front of the cart to make sure it stays in a straight line, but must not be pulling the cart.

Handler places dog in a stay and steps away from dog until the distance is complete. Dog to hold the stay for 15 seconds, recall and drop into a down at least 5ft from handler.

Handler drops an item, the dog immediately picks it up and hands it back to the handler without being cued.

Handler to cue an item retrieval ("get me my blue bag”), dog leaves room and retrieves item to hand OR dog searches for hidden item within the same room and retrieves to hand.

Handler to throw three items while dog remains in a down or sit-stay. When cued, the dog will ONLY retrieve the named item. Handler must be 3m away from the items once thrown. 

With their front paws on handler’s arm or a sofa, table etc., dog dips head between their front legs and holds the position.

With three or more raised surfaces available to the dog, cue a paws up from at least 5ft away. The dog must paws up on the specific target you asked them to. 

At least 2 silver and 2 bronze tricks, cue the dog to perform 6 tricks in a row only using your hands. Verbal cues are not allowed. 

Dog jumps over the handler's leg, then loops round and jumps over the handler's arm, on a single cue. 

Dog holds a Sit Pretty (AKA ‘Beg’ on hind legs) for 5 seconds.

Dog must spin then immediately jump into handler's arms. This must all be completed on one cue. 

In a space only just wide enough for the dog to stand and turn, they spin a tight circle.

Show off your sports dogs! Including joring, mushing, cani-cross - show us your dog’s skills!

This includes teeth, paws, eyes etc. all being inspected. Some minor stress signals are expected, but your dog should be comfortable and confident with being handled.

Dog steps on 5 stones placed at least ¾ of dog’s body length apart. Dog steps onto each stone without touching the ground around the stones. Hula hoops can also be used for larger dogs. Stones should not be much larger than the dog’s body length across.

Using their teeth or a tug, the dog removes a pair of gloves from handler’s hand. 1 pair = one demonstration.

Using their teeth or a tug, the dog removes a pair of socks from handler’s feet. 1 pair = one demonstration.

On a single cue, dog places their front and back feet on two separate marks. These can be flat or raised (for example, a flat board for front paws, and paw pods for back paws).

Timelapses permitted. In a busy environment such as a high street or shopping centre, the dog settles calmly and without undue stress. Rewards can be given but dog should not be bribed or lured.

Opening a box, the dog places three toys into the box and closes the lid behind themselves. If the box has no lid, the dog pulls or lifts something across the top to close it.

Dog stands between handler’s legs with their front paws on handler’s feet. The duo walk for at least 6 steps. 

Dog is given a scent article and tracks the person through an outdoor area for at least 50m. 

Space must be just big enough for dog to tuck under. Video should be 1 minute long at minimum. For public videos, at the start of the video, please ensure you show that your dog is being handled using ONLY a flat collar or back clip harness. Any videos which do not show a lack of aversive tools will need to be resubmitted.

Dog to hold a 2 minute stay whilst the handler or other people provide distractions. This could be bouncing a ball, dancing, children playing – whatever your dog finds the most tempting. Dog may be leashed but leash should not be held.

Two dogs walk with crossed paws for 6 steps minimum.

With handler’s legs or arms held like a bridge, the dog crawls or walks backwards underneath them and out the other side.

With handler’s legs or arms held like a bridge, the dog crawls underneath them and out the other side.

Dog unwinds at least 2m of wound rope through any method, but behaviour must be controlled.

Dog must start next to the handler, then the handler cues them to move forward. The dog must walk in a straight line for at least 20 paces away from the handler. Dog must continue walking for 20 paces without stopping, going off track or sniffing anything.

As handler walks, the dog weaves between their legs. 3 fluent figure 8 repetitions required.

Dog spins into a middle, facing away from the handler.

Dog to put on hat without help using whatever method is preferred.

Offer the dog 5 tins, only 2 of which hold two different scents (i.e. orange and gun oil). Dog must differentiate between both scents and detect the one cued. Repeat twice. 

Dog wraps front legs around either another dog, a teddy or handler’s leg.

Dog wipes their paws in a circular or digging motion on a doormat or rug.

Six or more tricks sequenced to your choice of music for 60 seconds or more. Must include at least three silver tricks. You can reuse tricks previously ticked off for silver.