AKC Tricks Titles...

There are five AKC Trick Titles you and your dog can earn:

AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN)-

Your dog performs 10 skills from the Novice list. If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title.

AKC Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI) –

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

AKC Advanced Trick Dog (TKA) –

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

AKC Trick Dog Performer (TKP) –

In this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks with at least 3 tricks using props.

AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE) –

In the highest level of Trick Dog, the Elite Performers perform a routine that has a story/script. At least 5 props are used.