Awards, Titles & Recognitions

The Coursing Ability Test (CAT) is an introductory event fashioned after the sport of lure coursing.

In order to earn a qualifying run, the dog must complete the course with enthusiasm and without interruption within the maximum amount of time for the course length.

A dog can earn their Coursing Ability (CA) title by earning three qualifying runs under 2 separate judges.

This title can be earned by competing in FastCAT events.

FastCAT is a timed 100yd dash where the dog chases a lure and is given a certain number of points at the end of each run to account for their Miles Per Hour (mph).

Fast CAT suffix titles are earned at designated milestones:

• BCAT = 150 points

• DCAT = 500 points

• FCAT = 1,000 points

• FCAT# = every additional 500 points

The Canine Good Citizen test (CGC) is a certification program that evaluates the “practical, functional behaviors that every dog should have to be welcomed in the community.”

CGC Testing Criteria:

• Accepting a friendly stranger

• Sitting politely for petting

• Appearance and Grooming

• Walking on a loose lead

• Walking through a crowd

• Sit and Down on cue and stay in place

• Coming when called

• Reaction to another dog

• Reaction to distraction

• Supervised separation

There are five Trick Dog Titles that can be earned:

Novice Trick Dog (TKN)

The dog performs 10 skills from the Novice tricks list. If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title, it can do 5 Novice tricks to earn the Novice title.

Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI)

The dog must have the Novice title, plus perform 10 Intermediate tricks.

Advanced Trick Dog (TKA)

The dog must have the Intermediate title, plus perform 10 tricks from the Advanced list.

Trick Dog Performer (TKP)

I​n this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks previously learned. Checklist.

Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE)

Testing of this truly elite trick dog level requires the dog to perform 10 tricks with at least 5 props and there must be a story. Checklist.