Becoming a Trick Dog Judge

Becoming a Trick Dog Judge

The judges training content of the program is facilitated by the Dances with Dogs Committee chaired by Sue Cordwell cordwes@bigpond.com

The following information is designed to help you understand the requirements and assist trainee judges in sourcing the information needed.

Dogs Australia Regulations – Judges Training

The Judges Training Program is conducted under Dogs Australia Regulations and is a national scheme. Please click here to download the national Judges Code of Practice and Conduct.

The regulations for trick dog judges can be sourced, downloaded and/or printed by clicking here 

 Trick Dog classes are:

• Starter
• Novice
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Information for Prospective Trainees

Some of the requirements include:

• Three year membership of Dogs Victoria
• Be over the age of 18 years
• Reside in Victoria
• Have personally trained, competed with and achieved a minimum of two qualifying certificates for a dog in starter class in trick dog tests
• Have experience in related club or training activities, in any Dogs Australia discipline
• Be approved by the Dogs Victoria

Method of Education (Self Education)

Trainees will be required to:

• Educate themselves by being conversant with the Dogs Victoria Rules and Regulations relevant to trick dog tests
• Attend at least 80 percent of lectures and practical training sessions
• Study the Rules for the Conduct of Trick Dog Tests
• Undertake practice judging at the relevant level under the supervision of an approved trainer
• Undertake stewarding responsibilities at a minimum of three sanctioned competitions

Written Examinations and Practical Assessments

Examination papers shall comprise between 25 – 50 questions. A trainee must pass the written examination in order to undertake the practical assessment. Written assessments require an 80% pass mark.

Want to know more?

For more information on how you can become a Dogs Victoria Tricks Dog Judge contact the chairperson of the Dances with Dogs Committee 

Please click on the following link for more information about the sport of Trick Dogs.