TRICK DOG CHAMPION - Icelandic Sheepdog Sara (Trick Dog Title - Do More With Your Dog)

We are showing off some of Sara's best tricks and skills in our TRICK DOG CHAMPION (TDCH) application for "Do More With Your Dog", the international sanctioning body for the trick and stunt dog sports. TIME STAMPS:
0:31 COORDINATION: back up
0:40 MOUTH TARGET: carry an object (10 sec)
0:56 MOUTH TARGET: retrieve object to hand
1:13 PAW TARGET: ground target
1:35 PAW TARGET: raised mark
1:51 NOSE TARGET: handheld target
2:11 NOSE TARGET: free object
2:20 SCENT: nose-work box search (cloth with lavender; indicate with paw)
2:58 DISTANCE: go to a pedestal
3:09 DISTANCE (cued behaviors): back up on mat, sit, down, focus, speak, leave it and bring it (ball)
3:52 SIGNALS (silent cues): spin
4:16 SIGNALS (silent cues): jump through arms
4:21 SIGNALS (silent cues): focus
4:37 SIGNALS (silent cues): high 5
4:51 SIGNALS (silent cues): chin rest
5:06 SIGNALS (silent cues): sit pretty
5:11 SIGNALS (silent cues): jump into arms
5:16 BEHAVIOR CHAIN (single cue = head nod): Sit and stay while toy is thrown - get toy and throw in box - close box - ring bell 3 times
5:38 EXPERT TRICKS: rebound off leg and hip
5:50 EXPERT TRICKS: speak loudly - speak quietly - whisper; perform in any order
6:48 EXPERT TRICKS: foot stall
7:01 EXPERT TRICKS: heelwork combination (circle, weave, figure 8's - no hand signals)
7:20 EXPERT TRICKS: back stall
7:32 EXPERT TRICKS: shoulder stall
7:47 EXPERT TRICKS: cover eyes (quick swipe)
8:03 BLOOPERS
Sara received the champion title after submission of this video!
Sara is a three-year-old Icelandic Sheepdog, we are based in West Iceland, and we are training with positive reinforcement methods only.
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[@Jordan-Vanderloo]

I have an Icelandic sheepdog as well. Great dog. So smart

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

Yes, they are incredible dogs, aren't they? :) No task is too hard for them!

[@shadygroveend]

This is so inspirational. I love how you pull that sheep toy out of nowhere.

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

Thank you :) The sheep toy is definitely a favorite of hers :)

[@birgidwendel6778]

Bester Hund! Meine Hündin Pila wurde 17,5 Jahre alt, war gesund und war das Liebste, was ich hatte. Ich liebe Isländer.
Ich wünschte, ich bekäme nochmals so einen Partner im Leben mit dem ich mich ohne Worte verstehe - ich dachte nur, mußte nichtmal sprechen oder zeigen, sie verstand meine Gedanken, wir machten beide Kompromisse, damit es dem anderen gut ging. Sie spielte auch gerne Spiele mit mir, bei denen sie die Regie führte. Welch ein Spaß für uns beide.
Ich vermisse sie.

[@rubber800]

Great videos! I learnt a lot about the icelandic dog from your videos as there aren't a lot out there. Sara is such a good and beautiful dog! Super well trained indeed.

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

Thank you so much! That's great to hear, because I am really hoping to show people what an Icelandic Sheepdog can do in these videos. I think they are a very underrated breed! :)

[@EnFyr]

Definetly the best breed I've ever taken care of.
Great video by the way! Im going to borrow many of your teqniques:)

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

Yes, Icies are the best! And thank you, glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@katipohl2431]

Amazing!!!
Congrats. Subscribed immediately.
My icie lady dog is not trained so well but I love her dearly.

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

Thank you! Icies are the best :)

[@TweePlusDrieIsVijfvpramman]

Thanks for your upload! Great to learn more about the Icelandic sheepdog. We are opting for a pup in future.

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

Glad you enjoy! :) We will have a lot more videos not just on Sara, but also on the Icelandic Sheepdog as a breed on our channel soon! :)

[@TweePlusDrieIsVijfvpramman]

@@IcelandicSheepdogSara great, thank you! I will definitely watch your upload :-)

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

@@TweePlusDrieIsVijfvpramman cool :)

[@GreenbellyStudios]

Excellent job, inspiring!

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

Thank you :)

[@monagitter4292]

I loved this. I have an icie puppy and several other dogs who do tricks. I had a Pom, who did scent discrimination with snow balls. she would find mine. Considering where you live I hope you try it.

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

That's an awesome idea, will definitely try! Thanks! :)

[@willswill8163]

Such a cute dog! Are Icelandic Sheepdogs particularly popular in Iceland, or is it just a breed name like any other?

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

Yes, they are popular, because they are the only native breed to Iceland, and a very old and healthy one, too! Their ancestors were brought to Iceland by the Vikings :)

[@BudDinktrap]

Wow, she looks just like the icie mix I used to have. (shown in my profile pic)

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

Haha, yes, they look a bit alike :)

[@MichelleMischa]

So cute when she rings the bell!
What Camera are you using?

[@IcelandicSheepdogSara]

I am only using my phone camera from an old phone (Samsung Galaxy S6). Think it's more about lights, actually! :)