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Nature props to use for dog tricks
Task 2 of the International Trick Dog Competition is about tricks with nature-made props: https://www.dogtalentassociation.com/itdc2025 If you have not entered for Task 1 of the competition- join in from Task 2! Here are some ideas for the kinds of props you can use for the tricks: Just a word of caution before doing any tricks with any props please make sure first that the prop/object is safe for your dog. Wood / Plant-Based Items: Tree or trees Bush/shrub Stick (no sharp en

Dog Talent Association
Oct 133 min read


Trick ideas with with plastic bottles
Trick dogs across the world show some ideas on how to re-use, re-purpose and recycle plastic bottles: We did this challenge a few years...

Dog Talent Association
Sep 101 min read


111 dog tricks with recyclable plastic
111 trick ideas with recyclable plastic

Dog Talent Association
Aug 185 min read


Inviting you- International Trick Dog Competition 2025
We are inviting you to join the International Trick Dog Competition 2025 The International Trick Dog Competition is professionally run,...

Dog Talent Association
Aug 183 min read


Meet Alamelu and Monty- winners of the ITDC 2024
Join us for an informal chat with Alamelu Sankaranarayanan and Monty- the International Trick Dog Champions 2024

Dog Talent Association
Jun 191 min read


Make a gift of Tricks and Wags!
Best gift card for those who love Trick Dog Training

Dog Talent Association
Dec 18, 20241 min read


International Trick Dog Competition - why it is special?
International Trick Dog Competition (ITDC) is annual high profile event. The competition traditionally attracts top trick teams worldwide...

Dog Talent Association
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Have more than one dog? Try trick teams!
One of the coolest classes at the International Trick Dog Competition is Trick Dog Teams Class.

Dog Talent Association
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Make the best ever target stick for dog training
Make your own target stick for dog training in less than 5 minutes. This is guaranteed to be your favourite design ever!

Dog Talent Association
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Disabled trick dogs are wholeheartely invited
We are calling all deaf, deaf blind, dogs with physical restrictions, dogs with chronic conditions etc- enter the competition!

Dog Talent Association
Sep 28, 20241 min read


60+ ideas of dog tricks with a bucket
60+ dog trick ideas with a bucket!

Dog Talent Association
Aug 28, 20243 min read


International Trick Dog Competition 2024 is here!
Taking part in this prestigious annual International Trick Dog Competition should be on the Bucket list of any trick dog trainer. This...

Dog Talent Association
Aug 7, 20243 min read


Thank you KONG for support!
We are very grateful for KONG Company for their support of the International Trick Dog Competition over several years. KONG has been...

Dog Talent Association
Apr 4, 20241 min read


International Trick Dog Competition- behind the scenes
International Trick Dog Competition (ITDC) is an annual high profile event. Let's have a look behind the scenes...

Dog Talent Association
Feb 25, 20244 min read


Dog tricks without props- just you and your dog!
We love working with props in trick dog training world. Props add spice and variety, they allow us introduce a vast variety of different...

Dog Talent Association
Dec 28, 20233 min read


Am I good enough for the International Trick Dog Competition?
We hear this question asked so often. After all, it is such a common human tendency to doubt ourselves and to doubt our dogs. Let's talk...

Dog Talent Association
Oct 16, 20232 min read


Disabled dogs are welcome at the International Trick Dog Competition
We believe that are no limits to what you can actually achieve with your dog! It does not matter if your dog has physical limitations or...

Dog Talent Association
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Over 60 dog tricks you can do with a chair
You can do an amazing number of tricks with your dog using practically any household item. Here is a fun selection of tricks using a...

Dog Talent Association
Sep 25, 20233 min read


Can your dog become the International Trick Dog Champion 2023?
DTA International Trick Dog Competition is back and it's going to be even bigger and more fun this year! It's a very prestigious annual...

Dog Talent Association
Sep 20, 20233 min read


Over 530 tricks now! Boost your trick dog training
We have just updated the list of tricks for all our Trick Dog titles! Now there are over 530 tricks to choose from- this is the largest...

Dog Talent Association
Sep 12, 20231 min read
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