(indicate with paw, sit/down, or nose-lock). Shell game paw: This trick is based on three card monte and proves dogs are hard to trick. This trick is performed by hiding food or a toy under one of three identical “cups”, typically terra cotta flower pots. The cups are moved around to mix up the order. The dog may watch. Once the pots have been thoroughly switched around, the dog is allowed to search the pots for the treat. The dog must indicate the correct pot, ideally by tapping his paw on the correct pot, or knocking it over. Alternate indications include a chin rest on the pot, sit or down in front of the correct pot or extended nose lock with freeze in place for several seconds. This trick should be performed twice in a single unedited sequence.
