Agriculture 4-H

Dog Obedience

Kami Fulkerson
December 21, 2020

Manuals available:

Level 1 (Grades 3-5) – Wiggles and Wags

Level 2 (Grades 6-8) – Canine Connection

Level 3 (Grades 9-12) – Leading the Pack

** Fair Entry – You MUST register your 4-H project in Fair Entry if you plan to exhibit at the 4-H Fair. See page 21! **

Animal Health Requirements for Exhibition of Domestic Animals in Indiana can be found on page 33 of Fair book.

Exhibit Introduction

The 4-H Dog Project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animal. Subjects such as general care, nutrition, housing, training and health care are presented in the curricular materials, through workshops, and in preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4-H Dog Project.

COUNTY REQUIREMENTS

1. Each dog must have a 4-H Dog Vaccination Certificate showing that the dog has been vaccinated within the year. Also, see current Health Requirements of Exhibition Animals.
2. Dogs must be six (6) months old or older by July 1, which is in line with the American Kennel Club requirement that dogs must be 6 months old by trial date. Younger dogs will be accepted at the discretion of the leaders for county exhibit only. Dogs need not be purebred.
3. Animals must be owned by exhibitor or member of immediate family and be trained by exhibitor and records started May 15.
4. Records must be turned in on show day.
5. Animals need not be registered with any breed registry.
6. A member may show only one dog.
7. A dog cannot be shown in a class in which they have been shown before or a lower class.
8. Dogs should be entered in the class corresponding with their training.
9. Exhibitor must be a 4-H member and have met county requirements.
10. Female dogs in season must not participate in show.
11. Any situation not covered by the above rules shall be decided by the county leaders in reference to the State Fair rules.
12. Ribbons will be awarded up to 10 places per class.
13. The First Year, Section A, is for 4-H members and dogs who are both just starting. Any 4-H member or dog with training before October 1 of the previous year must show in the First Year, Section B, or above.

To Exhibit at the Indiana State Fair, see State Fair Animal Entry Registration page 40.

Related Files

Dog Project Registration Form.pdf

Dog Project Release Form.pdf

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