Choose from 20 available tricks and demonstrate 12 to achieve the Green Star Award. Designed around our proven 2×5+2 formula: 2 tricks from each developmental category, plus 2 wildcard choices.
Every level gives you choice. You do not need to demonstrate every trick on the list. Our framework ensures your dog develops a healthy, well-rounded foundation across 5 essential categories, while granting you the freedom to choose the behaviours that suit your dog best.
Take, hold, carry and gentle item engagement
Hand, paw, and object targeting precision
Postural transitions, shifts and balance
Dynamic movements, spins, weaves & agility
Distance cues, focus and criteria holds
2 extra favourite tricks from any category
Every trick below contains the official assessment criterion used by authorised All Stars assessors. Choose 12 to build your personalized demonstration plan.
On cue, the dog will independently pick up a suitable item and carry it while walking alongside the handler for a distance of at least 5 metres.
On cue, the dog will independently place a suitable disc into a suitable player and close the player lid..
On cue, the dog will independently retrieve a suitable item and place it directly into the handler’s hand
On cue, the dog will independently take hold of a suitable rope attached to a lightweight cart or similar object and pull it along the ground for a distance of
On cue, the dog will independently jump onto a suitable raised platform or stool and place all four paws on the surface, with the platform positioned higher
Cop Cop
walks forward for at least 8 steps.
On cue, the dog will independently go to a suitable cushion and place its head underneath it, remaining in position for at least 5 seconds.
On cue, the dog will independently lie flat on its left side and on its right side, responding to separate cues for each side.
On cue, the dog will independently place both front paws around the handler’s leg and maintain the position in a clear hugging action.
On cue, the dog will independently sit close in front of the handler in a recognisable present position, facing the handler.
On cue, the dog will independently turn its head to the left and to the right, responding to separate cues for each direction.
On cue, the dog will independently crawl forward while maintaining a down position for a distance of more than two of the dog's body lengths.
On cue, the dog will place both front paws onto a suitable arm or object and tuck its head down between its paws in a recognisable “praying” position.
On cue, the dog will independently travel to a suitable object positioned more than 2 metres from the handler and move around it in a full circle,
Wide Circle
On cue, the dog will independently pass through a suitable hoop while the hoop is rolling away from the handler.
On cue, the dog will independently walk backwards away from the handler for a minimum distance of three of the dog's body lengths.
On cue, the dog will independently move to a suitable raised pedestal positioned at least 2 metres away from the handler and place all four paws on the
Play Dead
All Stars Awards are committed to providing accessible assessments for all dogs and handlers. Appropriate adaptations are actively welcomed, provided the adjusted method still demonstrates the core skill and behaviour being evaluated.
Whether your dog is a giant breed, miniature, senior, or has physical limitations, the 2×5+2 framework gives you choice and allows safe, force-free variations.
Every trick must be trained and demonstrated using ethical, positive reinforcement methods.
Work through your 12 tricks when you and your dog are ready. There is no rush or pressure.
Demonstrate in-person or via video assessment to an authorised All Stars evaluator.