Virtual AKC Testing
AKC TRICK TITLES
Earning AKC Trick Titles is easy! Follow the steps below to earn any level of AKC Trick Title!
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1. Review trick list
Click the button for the level you are applying for, and make sure your dog can do the required number of tricks. Instructions for number of tricks are at the top of each list. Tricks cannot be repeated from one level to the next unless they are changed or progressed in some way.
2. Record and upload your video
Film a video of your dog performing each trick ONCE. Videos do not have to be filmed in a single take (except for TKE) and can have multiple “cuts.” Labeling tricks on the video is helpful to me, but not required.
Once you’ve finished your video, upload it to Youtube or Vimeo to get a shareable link. Make sure your video is set to either “Public” or “Unlisted” so I am able to watch it.
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3. Submit your video for evaluation
Submit your video to me for evaluation here:
4. Submit completed form to the AKC
After I evaluate your video, I will email your completed evaluation form to you. This can be submitted to the AKC for official recognition in one of two ways:
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Online (super easy!) using the AKC’s Title Application Portal here: https://www.apps.akc.org/title-application-portal/
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By mail, using the Title Application Form: http://images.akc.org/pdf/Trick_Dog_Title_Application.pdf
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Congratulations on your new title!
VIRTUAL HOME MANNERS
Virtual Home Manners is like an at-home CGC. There are two levels, Puppy (for dogs under 1 yr old) and Adult (for dogs of any age).
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1. Review requirements list
Click the button below to see requirements for each level of Virtual Home Manners. Read the form thoroughly to avoid skipping requirements.
2. Record and upload your video
Film a video of your dog performing each trick ONCE. Videos do not have to be filmed in a single take (except for TKE) and can have multiple “cuts.” Labeling tricks on the video is helpful to me, but not required.
Once you’ve finished your video, upload it to Youtube or Vimeo to get a shareable link. Make sure your video is set to either “Public” or “Unlisted” so I am able to watch it.
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3. Submit your video for evaluation
Submit your video to me for evaluation here:
4. Submit completed form to the AKC
After I evaluate your video, I will email your completed evaluation form to you. This can be submitted to the AKC for official recognition in one of two ways:
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Online (super easy!) using the AKC’s Title Application Portal here: https://www.apps.akc.org/title-application-portal/
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By mail, using the Title Application Form: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/02073655/VHM-Title-App-aug-2022.pdf
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Congratulations on your new title!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What if my dog isn’t AKC registered?
If your dog isn’t AKC registered, you can still apply for an AKC number and earn titles through one of the programs below:
For purebreds: https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PAL-Application-TrickDog.pdf
For mixed breeds: https://images.akc.org/pdf/CaninePartnersApp.pdf
2. What is the cost?
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$35 per title for evaluation AND ribbon
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$25 per title for evaluation only
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$20 per title for ribbon only
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+ $5 shipping (orders placed on the same day share shipping)
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3. I’m not sure what a trick description means, help!
The Participant and Evaluator Guide here has descriptions of each trick, as well as suggestions for the “handler’s choice” tricks. http://images.akc.org/pdf/trick_eval_guide.pdf
4. How long does it take to evaluate tricks?
I typically evaluate submissions within 48 hrs. Ribbon batches are sent out 1-2 times per week and typically arrive within 3-8 business days from when I receive submissions.
5. Do I have to pay the AKC too?
Yes, the evaluation and/or ribbon fees cover my time for evaluating each title. The AKC’s fee covers recording time as well as the certificate they will mail directly to you.