ParCORE levels & title information
ParCORE Levels
ParCORE follows a clear progression-from building foundational movement skills to confidently navigating real-world environments. Each level develops not just physical ability, but confidence, problem-solving, and connection between dog and handler. Along the way, dogs can earn ParCORE Levels that reflect real-world skills and capability.
Foundations - Level 1
Building the basics
Dogs learn how to safely interact with everyday environments while developing confidence and clear communication.
Core Skills
Over · Under · Around · Two Paws · Four Paws
Explorer - Level 2
Create Flow
Dogs begin linking skills together and exploring movement with more independence and curiosity.
Core Skills
Shuffle · Gap Jump · Balance · Paws Down
Navigator - Level 3
Develop Independence
Dogs gain body awareness and begin working at a distance, making decisions and navigating obstacles more independently.
Core Skills
Hind-end awareness · Pivoting · Shuffle (both directions) · Tic tacs · Send-outs · Weaves
Urban Pro - Level 4
Apply it anywhere
Dogs move confidently through complex environments with adaptability, flow, and control.
Core Skills
The focus is on flow, confidence, and real-world application
SPECIALTY TITLES
ParCORE Specialty Titles recognize a dog's ability to perform individual skills across a variety of real-world environments. These titles allow dogs and handlers to progress at their own pace while building meaningful, functional skills. Each title reflects not just the ability to perform a movement-but to apply it confidently in different contexts.
Available Specialty Titles
Over · Under · Around · Two Paws · Four Paws · Shuffle · Gap Jump · Balance ·
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