It’s That Time Again
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Get Ready for the
2023 AKC Trick Dog National Competition!
It’s Virtual!
You could win Best Trick Dog for Your Breed!
We are excited to announce the AKC Trick Dog National Competition for 2023.
All AKC Trick Dogs who have earned the Elite Performer title can enter the competition.
As long as their dogs have a Trick Dog title, Juniors may enter the competition at any level.
Because the competition is virtual (i.e., the judging will be done via video), trick dogs everywhere can participate.
How it works: Submit a video to AKC of your dog’s trick dog routine. The routine must be no longer than 6 minutes and may include props and music. The 6 minutes includes the time for moving props during the routine and performing the tricks. If you choose to give a speech at the beginning of your routine, this is counted in the 6 minutes.
You may use a new video, or a video previously submitted to AKC for review to earn your title. Videos that were entered in previous Virtual Tricks competitions may not be submitted again.
As is the case with all Elite Performer routines, there must be a theme or story. For this virtual competition, an audience is not required.
If you have more than one great routine, you may submit up to two videos (per dog) to the competition.
When: To enter, submit your video between Tuesday, August 1 and Monday, October 2, 2023. Three judges will judge the submissions and the winner will be announced by November 1, 2023.
The winner and two semi-finalists of the 2023 AKC Trick Dog Competition will receive trophies. The winners will be featured in AKC media, and their videos will be on the AKC Trick Dog web page.
There will also be breed prizes, qualifying rosettes, and a beautiful 2023 AKC National Trick Dog competition medal for every qualifying entry.
Competition rules and details will be posted by June 1 at https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/
Entry forms will be posted by August 1, 2023 at https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/
For questions, email: trickdog@akc.org
ENTRIES OPEN: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Monday, October 2, 2023
Here is the 2022 Competition medal.
All qualifiers in 2023 will receive a 2023 medal.
