Thinking about joining the International Trick Dog Competition? Discover how five progressive challenges, personalised judging feedback, and a worldwide trick dog community can take your training further. Task 1 closes on Sunday.

What happens if you stop telling your dog what trick to do? Grab a hoop and find out! This fun step-by-step guide shows you how to use shaping to turn your dog’s own ideas into creative Task 1 tricks.

Need inspiration for ITDC Task 1? Explore 200+ creative dog trick ideas using hoops, rings, loops, tyres, toys, handler-made shapes and more — with options for beginners, advanced teams and two-dog routines.

Looking for inspiration for Task 1 of the International Trick Dog Competition 2026? Discover fun, creative and dog-safe prop ideas using hoops, rings, tyres, toys, everyday objects and more — then see what you and your dog can come up with!

Join the International Trick Dog Competition 2026! Task 1 is all about hoops, loops, rings and creative tricks. Open to dogs of all levels worldwide.

Ideas for cool props from paper and cardboard for trick dogs

111 trick ideas with recyclable plastic

We are inviting you to join the International Trick Dog Competition 2025 The International Trick Dog Competition is professionally run, very highly regarded and traditionally attracts top trick trainers worldwide! Last year we had over 100 teams from 11 different countries taking part! The competition is very popular and special because: - It is not just a competition but it's designed as a progressive training with a stretch You'll start with an easier tasks and gradually

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

International Trick Dog Competition (ITDC) is annual high profile event. The competition traditionally attracts top trick teams worldwide and is a highlight of the annual competition calendar for many trick dog trainers. Where else in the world can you join a progressive training programme for £4 ($5) a go and receive a detailed and personalised feedback from some of the world's top trick trainers? And that's all in addition to all of the other benefits from being part of th

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

60+ dog trick ideas with a bucket!

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...

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 simple chair! Comparing to other dog sports, you can do tricks anywhere, you do not need any expensive equipment and set up (in fact you do not need any special equipment!), any dog can enjoy tricks and you can tailor the tricks to your dog rather than follow "one size fits all" approach! Task 1 of the International Trick Dog Competition 2023 is

The long anticipated International Seminar on living with and training deaf, blind and deaf blind dogs is here! Please share and invite anyone who might find it helpful. Deaf, blind and deaf blind dogs can achieve anything! These are not empty words-this is reality! Deaf, blind and deaf blind dogs can compete in many sports, earn prestigious international titles, perform to public and live happy and fulfilling life. We have got a team of the world top experts in training de

Interview with the winner of the International Trick Dog Competition 2022 hosted by the Dog Talent Association

Christmas presents made by your dog? Yes that's absolutely possible and in fact we are currently running Trick dogs challenge to do...

We are happy to announce that the International Trick Dog Competition 2022 is finally here and is now open for the trick dog teams...

Your chance to win a Super Dog Tricks book with the autograph from author - talented Sara Carson from SuperCollies plus more...

2 weeks left and counting! Submit your entries for the First Task of the International Trick Dog Competition for the prestigious title of...