Introducing our newest offering...
Meraki Canine Collective
Where Every Dog’s Journey Counts.
Our Mission
Meraki Canine Collective exists to celebrate and recognize the growth of dogs and handlers through enrichment, sport-inspired skills, and working-inspired foundations. Our virtual titles are designed to be accessible, encouraging, and meaningful—because every dog’s journey counts.
At Meraki Canine Collective, we believe every dog deserves the chance to learn, succeed, and be celebrated—whether they’re a beloved family companion, an up-and-coming sport dog, or exploring working-style skills for confidence and purpose.
Our Virtual Title Recognition Program offers structured tracks across Enrichment, Sport Foundations, and Working Foundations, with multiple levels that reward progress over perfection. Titles can be completed from home or in everyday real-life settings, making them achievable for a wide variety of dogs, handlers, and lifestyles.
Most importantly, Meraki Canine Collective is about the relationship: building communication, confidence, and skills in a way that supports the whole dog. When teams earn titles, they’re recognized with custom awards and ribbons as a celebration of their hard work and commitment.
Disclaimer
Meraki Canine Collective titles are recognition titles created for enrichment, skill-building, and celebrating training progress. They are not a government credential, license, or legal certification.
Tracks and activities that are “therapy-inspired,” “service-inspired,” or “search-inspired” are intended as foundational skill exercises and simulations only. Completing titles in these tracks does not certify a dog as a Therapy Dog, Service Dog, Search & Rescue Dog, or grant any public access rights.
Participation is voluntary, and handlers are responsible for their dog’s safety, well-being, and appropriate training environment at all times.
Safety & Welfare
Dog welfare comes first. Training should be humane, age-appropriate, and physically safe. If a dog shows signs of stress, fatigue, or discomfort, we encourage handlers to pause, simplify the exercise, and build confidence gradually. All submissions should reflect safe handling, appropriate equipment use, and a positive learning experience.
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Independence & Affiliation
Meraki Canine Collective is an independent program created by Meraki Canine LLC. Our titles are original and are not affiliated with or endorsed by other registries, organizations, or title programs.
Important information
General Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be video-based unless otherwise noted.
- Videos may be recorded over multiple sessions unless a single-session submission is specifically required.
- Dogs may be rewarded during submissions using food, toys, praise, or environmental rewards.
- Handlers may provide verbal encouragement and support.
- Safety, humane handling, and the dog’s emotional well-being must be clearly demonstrated.
Progress is evaluated based on understanding, engagement, and effort, not perfection.
Foundation (F) Level
Goal:
Exposure, curiosity, and positive engagement.
Submission Expectations:
- Demonstrates introduction to required skills or activities
- Dog shows willingness to engage, even if inconsistent
- Handler support is expected and encouraged
- Short sessions are appropriate
- Mild hesitation or uncertainty is acceptable if recovery is shown
Evaluation Focus:
✔ Curiosity and participation
✔ Positive emotional state
✔ Safe, supportive handling
Developing (D) Level
Goal:
Skill-building and growing consistency.
Submission Expectations:
- Demonstrates improving understanding of skills
- Increased engagement and confidence compared to Foundation - - May require occasional handler guidance or reinforcement
- Skills may be performed with minor inconsistencies
- Recovery from mistakes or distractions is expected
Evaluation Focus:
✔ Improved reliability
✔ Willingness to work through challenges
✔ Growing confidence
Proficient (P) Level
Goal:
Reliable performance across varied contexts.
Submission Expectations:
- Demonstrates clear understanding of required skills
- Skills are performed consistently in more than one setting
- Minimal handler assistance required
- Dog remains engaged and responsive
- Appropriate coping skills shown in the presence of mild distractions
Evaluation Focus:
✔ Consistency
✔ Clear communication between dog and handler
✔ Emotional steadiness
Accomplished (A) Level
Goal:
Advanced application and adaptability.
Submission Expectations:
- Demonstrates skills in increasingly complex or distracting environments
- Shows thoughtful execution and problem-solving
- Maintains engagement with reduced reinforcement
- Handles challenges with confidence and recovery
- Demonstrates teamwork and intentional handling
Evaluation Focus:
✔ Adaptability
✔ Advanced engagement
✔ Strong partnership
Distinguished (DX) Level
Goal:
Exceptional depth, versatility, and mastery within the pathway.
Submission Expectations:
- Demonstrates advanced skills across multiple scenarios or contexts
- Exhibits emotional balance and confident task engagement
- Requires little to no handler support
- Shows purposeful decision-making and resilience
- Reflects long-term commitment to the pathway
Evaluation Focus:
✔ Versatility
✔ Emotional maturity
✔ Refined teamwork
Video Quality & Presentation Notes
- Videos should clearly show the dog’s body language and behavior. - Edits are allowed for clarity but should not misrepresent performance.
- Voiceovers or on-screen notes are permitted to explain context.
- Handlers may narrate progress and challenges.
Final Evaluation Statement
Submissions are reviewed holistically, with emphasis on effort, growth, and the dog’s well-being. Meraki Canine Collective titles are awarded to honor meaningful progress and partnership—not perfection.