Dogs
Description
Dogs is a national 4-H project. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order online at National 4-H Service Supply. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Dog.
Dogs 1
What you can do in this project: learn basic skills for dog care and training; discover different dog breeds; study and identify dog body parts; learn how to keep a dog healthy and groomed
Grades: 3-5
Resources: 08166, Wiggles and Wags
4H369F, 4-H Dog Project Health Supplement
4H436, The Basics of Training Your Dog
4H458, 4-H Dog Judging Guidelines
Dogs 2
What you can do in this project: explore dog health and nutrition; discover genetic problems and population control; learn showmanship and training techniques; learn about show-ring ethics
Grades: 6-8
Resources: 08167, Canine Connection
4H439, Dog Obedience—Novice & Beyond
Dogs 3
What you can do in this project: investigate responsible breeding; care for geriatric dogs; train service dogs; explore careers related to dogs
Grades: 9-12
Resources: 08168, Leading the Pack
4H437,
A Guide to Showmanship
Dogs Leader
Resources: 08169, Dog Helper’s Guide
4H458, 4-H Dog Judging Guidelines
4H500, I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
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Events
Want to learn more about Dogs? Try the links below.
Dog Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including dogs. Watch your county
4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for
details.
Area, County and District Dog Events - Check and see what is happening in your area.
Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal Science Days
Series of four day-long events held around the state where youth
in the beef, dairy, horse, sheep and swine projects increase their
decision making skills and knowledge of animals through judging
and grading experiences. Events include evaluation of dairy cattle,
horses and meat animals; dairy showmanship contests; hippology (the
study of horses); and oral reasons workshops. In addition, each
site offers a variety of workshops for small animal projects, which
may include rabbits, poultry, dogs, cats or llamas.
Wisconsin 4-H Dog Project
Leader Workshop
Statewide training workshop for youth and adult project leaders.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth
Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
Wisconsin State 4-H Dog Show - Obedience and Showmanship
The show includes competitions in obedience and showmanship
for the dogs and a variety of other activities from public speaking
and demonstrations, arts shows, and a Dog Quiz Bowl for their people.
The show is open to youth enrolled in the 4-H Dog Project. Exhibitors
and dogs must meet county requirements for participation.
Competition is usually held friday night of the State 4-H Dog Show. See State Dog Show guidelines for details and entry. Check State 4-H Dog Show website for updates and details.
first official agiligty show held in 2008. Dogs of different levels of abilities and training welcome. See link for details.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Dogs Project. Just
follow these links!
American Kennel Club
AKC Canine Health Foundation develops resources for basic and
applied health programs to improve the quality of life for dogs
and their owners. Site offers information for people looking to
invest or own a dog in the future.
Calling All Pets!
Each week, zoologist Trisha McConnell and co-host Larry Meiller
team up to talk with Wisconsin Public Radio listeners around the
country about animals and their antics. You’ll get helpful
tips and solid advice about pet problems big and small.
Humane Society
of the United States
Information on general pet-care guidelines, importance of spaying
or neutering, coping with the death of your pet, and more.
National 4-H Online Dog Project
Visit this site for additional National 4-H Dog Project activities, information and links.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many animal science projects
including links for fun project ideas on dogs.
PetStation
Site is a directory of information about all types of pets,
including dogs, cats, birds, horses, amphibians, reptiles, small
mammals, aquarium fish and more.
Wisconsin 4-H SET
Resources and links to science, engineering, and technology activities.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Dogs Project, contact the following:
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Ron Kean
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs