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#1 · (Edited)
Challenges so far:
Spin (McKenzie)
Feet up (JessIncaFCR)
Circle around handler (McKenzie)

A while ago we had a trick challenge thread on here where someone posted a trick, and if you taught it and uploaded it in the given time frame you got a point for it.

I thought as there are so many new members that it might be nice to revive (but I have no idea what the original thread was called, so here's a new one!)

Rules:
- First person to upload their video is the 'Trick Master', who gets to choose the next trick.
- The Trick Master chooses the time frame for uploading a video of the trick; usually a few days to a week.
- Due to the varying degrees of ability on this forum the Trick Master may provide a 'standard' and 'advanced' version of the trick if they want.
- You receive one point for each 'standard' trick performed, and a point and a star for each 'advanced' trick performed. You can do both the standard and the advanced versions, but you'll still just get 1 point (and a star).
- Tricks should be performed on command, without excessive luring (particularly if you are doing the 'advanced' version of a trick.)
- Tricks should be trained using kind methods. Dogs shouldn't experience any stress whilst being taught a trick.
- If you own multiple dogs you will receive a point for each dog you perform the trick with.

Let's go!

So the first trick is a nice simple one - spin. Your dog should spin 360 degrees. I'll accept a spin in either direction for a point. If your dog can spin in both directions you'll get a point and a star. You have 4 days - I'll close it at midnight on Tuesday (your time).

Example - this would earn you a point and a star.

[youtube_browser]?v=tcNJsySoiw0&feature=youtu.be[/youtube_browser]

Have fun :)
 
#78 ·
We've been working on this trick, they already know 'paws up' for their front feet; so they've been learning back paws on. I will video it tonight if I can but it always takes ages to upload onto YouTube so it'll probably be tomorrow before I get it up :)
 
#79 · (Edited)
Jasper's and Izzy's step up. Jasper's just so enthusiastic that it was hard to get him to step down from the box, I was in hysterics at some parts trying to film him, he's just so eager! Izzy is much calmer doing it, she picked it up really quickly too, my clever little puppy :blush:

(First time trying to put videos together and using youtube, I'm rubbish with computers but hopefully the video will work.)

Little blooper at the end of lazy Izzy trying to do stand up whilst keeping her bum on the floor :laugh:

[youtube_browser]/-pocof0g16s[/youtube_browser]

 
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#92 ·
Ok, in the interests of keeping the thread going I'll post the next challenge. JessIncaFCR can update the score board when they're able, or I'll sort it out at the end of this challenge.

Right, the next challenge has two options. Both require the dog to go 380 degrees around the handler. You'll get one point if your dog does it forwards, one point and a star if they do it backwards. If you want to be REALLY clever, get your dog doing it both clockwise and anticlockwise (no extra points, just fame and glory).

You have a week to upload your video - I'll close it next Sunday morning your time. No excessive luring - if your dog is just following the food being dangled under their nose and don't show that they understand what is being asked of them I won't be able to give you a point.

He's an example of the two options. (I'll be working on McKenzie going clockwise backwards, as that way is much weaker than anticlockwise.)

Have fun!

[youtube_browser]?v=5QOZcdBSABM&feature=youtu.be[/youtube_browser]
 
#98 ·
Brody does not know this so this will be on my to do list, hopefully I can get it done before the time limit but may not because busy with work as of the holidays. :eek:
 
#99 ·
Io is a little bit poorly at the moment so trick training has been put on hold, hoping she is feeling better in the next few days. If not we shall just do a trick she already knows instead of some of the ones she is currently learning.