TRICK 01 • MOUTHINGLevel 1
1. Tug
Assessment Criterion:
Dog takes and engages in a gentle game of tug on a designated toy for at least 5 seconds, releasing calmly on verbal cue.
Category: MOUTHINGOfficial Criterion ✓
The 2×5+2 Formula
How to achieve the White Level
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.
2×
Mouthing
Take, hold, carry and gentle item engagement
Verified Skill
2×
Targets
Hand, paw, and object targeting precision
Verified Skill
2×
Positions
Postural transitions, shifts and balance
Verified Skill
2×
Actions
Dynamic movements, spins, weaves & agility
Verified Skill
2×
Distance / Duration
Distance cues, focus and criteria holds
Verified Skill
+2
Wildcard Choices
2 extra favourite tricks from any category
Verified Skill
Total Award Requirement
10 Core Category Tricks (2 × 5) + 2 Wildcards = 12 Total Verified Tricks
★ 12 OF 20 TO EARN WHITE
Official Assessment Directory
The 20 White Level Tricks
Every trick below contains the official assessment criterion used by authorised All Stars assessors. Choose 12 to build your personalized demonstration plan.
TRICK 02 • MOUTHINGLevel 1
2. Catch
Assessment Criterion:
Dog catches a soft toy or treat thrown gently from a distance of at least 1 metre with mouth contact.
Category: MOUTHINGOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 03 • MOUTHINGLevel 1
3. Disc Roller
Assessment Criterion:
Handler rolls a disc along the ground; dog chases, intercepts, and picks up or mouths the moving disc cleanly.
Category: MOUTHINGOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 04 • MOUTHINGLevel 1
4. Sausage Bobbing
Assessment Criterion:
Dog retrieves a safe floating food treat or toy from a shallow bowl of clean water without hesitation.
Category: MOUTHINGOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 05 • TARGETSLevel 1
5. Paw / Shake
Assessment Criterion:
Dog lifts front paw on cue and places it gently into the handler's open hand, holding contact for 2 seconds.
Category: TARGETSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 06 • TARGETSLevel 1
6. Nose Touch / Target Stick
Assessment Criterion:
Dog intentionally touches nose to handler's palm or target stick on cue from a distance of 30cm.
Category: TARGETSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 07 • TARGETSLevel 1
7. Ring a Bell
Assessment Criterion:
Dog targets and rings a service bell or hanging door bell using nose or paw on cue.
Category: TARGETSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 08 • TARGETSLevel 1
8. 2 On 2 Off
Assessment Criterion:
Dog places two front paws on an elevated target or platform while rear paws remain on the floor.
Category: TARGETSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 09 • POSITIONSLevel 1
9. Sit
Assessment Criterion:
Dog moves from standing or walking into a tidy sit position on a single cue and holds for 3 seconds.
Category: POSITIONSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 10 • POSITIONSLevel 1
10. Down
Assessment Criterion:
Dog transitions smoothly from stand or sit into a full down position with elbows touching the floor.
Category: POSITIONSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 11 • POSITIONSLevel 1
11. Stand / Stacking
Assessment Criterion:
Dog transitions into a balanced four-paw standing position on cue and holds still for 3 seconds.
Category: POSITIONSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 12 • POSITIONSLevel 1
12. Wall Stand
Assessment Criterion:
Dog places both front paws against a wall or sturdy vertical surface on cue, maintaining balance.
Category: POSITIONSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 13 • ACTIONSLevel 1
13. Hoop Jump
Assessment Criterion:
Dog travels through a low hula hoop held just above the ground or resting on the floor without knocking it.
Category: ACTIONSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 14 • ACTIONSLevel 1
14. 360's (Spin / Twist)
Assessment Criterion:
Dog completes a full 360-degree rotation in one direction on cue smoothly and returns to handler facing.
Category: ACTIONSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 15 • ACTIONSLevel 1
15. Jump for Joy
Assessment Criterion:
Dog executes a light, playful vertical leap off the ground on cue with good landing control.
Category: ACTIONSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 16 • ACTIONSLevel 1
16. Speak
Assessment Criterion:
Dog gives a single clear vocalisation (bark or woof) on verbal or visual cue without prolonged barking.
Category: ACTIONSOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 17 • DISTANCE & DURATIONLevel 1
17. Stay / Wait
Assessment Criterion:
Dog maintains a sit or down position while handler takes 3 paces away, pauses for 5 seconds, and returns.
Category: DISTANCE & DURATIONOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 18 • DISTANCE & DURATIONLevel 1
18. Leave it
Assessment Criterion:
Dog ignores a visible food treat placed on the floor or hand for 5 seconds until released by cue.
Category: DISTANCE & DURATIONOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 19 • DISTANCE & DURATIONLevel 1
19. Come
Assessment Criterion:
Dog comes eagerly from a minimum distance of 3 metres directly to handler on a single recall cue.
Category: DISTANCE & DURATIONOfficial Criterion ✓
TRICK 20 • DISTANCE & DURATIONLevel 1
20. Kennel Up
Assessment Criterion:
Dog willingly enters a crate, pen, or designated bed from 1 metre away and turns to face handler.
Category: DISTANCE & DURATIONOfficial Criterion ✓
Accessibility & Fairness
Different dogs, different ways of learning.
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.
✦ 100% Force-Free Standards
Every trick must be trained and demonstrated using ethical, positive reinforcement methods.
✦ Self-Paced Progression
Work through your 12 tricks when you and your dog are ready. There is no rush or pressure.
✦ Authorised Assessment
Demonstrate in-person or via video assessment to an authorised All Stars evaluator.