AKC Fetch is a pass-fail noncompetitive test. The four levels of titles (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Retriever) assess the ability of the dog to retrieve.  In the Advanced and Retriever levels, the dog must respond correctly to signals. There is also a memory component in Advanced and Retriever because a retrieving bumper or ball is dropped (or thrown) behind a blind where it cannot be seen.

For each of the four titles, the dog must pass the test twice under two different approved AKC Fetch judges.

Dogs who are at least 6 months of age are eligible to take the AKC Fetch test

Below is a breakdown of each title offered and a quick overview of what a dog must do to earn a title at each of the four test levels. 

A dog must pass each test level twice in order to be able to apply for a title. Below are the four test level titles offered.

Novice – the dog earns the FTN (Fetch Novice)

Intermediate – the dog earns the FTI (Fetch Intermediate)

Advanced – the dog earns the FTA (Fetch Advanced)

Retriever – the dog earns the FTR (Fetch Retriever)