4-H Has Gone To The Dogs!

4-H Has Gone To The Dogs! Ohio 4-H Teen Conference February 16, 2008 Lucinda B. Miller, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Companion & Small Animal Programs miller.78@cfaes.osu.edu

4-H Dog Resource Handbook

4-H Dog Project & Record Book

Using the Project and Record Book • Use one Project and Record Book for all projects taken and all dogs • Can copy the record section for other dogs • Check all the projects you plan to take • You and Your Dog 201D • Obedience 201O • Showmanship 201S • Performance 201P • Working Dogs 201W

Where to Find Dog Info • http://southcenters.osu.edu/4h/ • Home page • http://southcenters.osu.edu/4h/dog • www.ohio4h.org • http://www.ohio4h.org/youth/ • Dog Program

Dates to Remember • Saturday, April 19 – Ohio 4-H Dog Expo • OSU Columbus Campus • Registration Form on website • Classes, Displays, Crafts, CGC Testing • June 11 – 13 – Companion Animal Sciences 4-H Leadership Academy • Application Deadline April 15 • Sunday, July 1 – Ohio State Fair Scholarship Application Deadline • 1 $500 scholarship

Dates to Remember Continued • Friday, July 11 – Postmark Entry Deadline for ALLDog Classes at the Ohio State Fair, except Agility • Wednesday, July 16 – Agility Entry Deadline • https://www.usdaa.com/dogSignup.cfm • Friday, August 1 – You and Your Dog Judging • Skillathon – 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. • Saturday, August 2 – Agility Trial • August4 - 8 – Dog Show

August 4 - 8 • Monday, August 4 • Showmanship • Skillathon (12:00-4:00) • Tuesday, August 5 • Sub-Novice • Skillathon (11:00-3:00) • Wednesday, August 6 • Novice • Assistance Dogs • Drill Team

Thursday, August 7 Graduate Novice Open Graduate Open Utility Brace Team Poster Contest Awards Friday, August 8 Rally Freestyle Agility Fun

Ohio State Fair Championship Title • 25 points earn a Title • 1 Title per year regardless of number of dogs • Subsequent Titles every 25 points • Points carry over from year-to-year • Refer to OSF Championship info on website for points awarded • Earn pin and T-shirt

4-H Exhibitor Versatility Award • To encourage participation in several classes • Show in 3 classes • Award excellence in classes • Must place in 3 classes as follows: • Gold Medal in Agility; Gold Medal in Rally • Top 5 in all classes receiving Placings • Includes Skillathon and Poster • Finish in top 20% in all classes receiving Outstanding of Day • Pass all test items in Assistance Dog Class

Daily Prizes • Incentives to show • Each day exhibitors receive ticket at registration • One drawing at end of each day for prize • i.e. crates • Must have shown that day • Need not be present to win • Can win only once

Companion Animal Sciences 4-H Leadership Academy • June 11 – 13 • 14 years and older • Minimum of 3 years in companion animal projects • $75.00 camp fee paid after being selected • Participants notified by May 1 • Commitment after CASLA

Ohio 4-H Teen Dog Experience 2008 Date and Location will be Announced Soon! Check the website! • From the responsibility to complete our project and our discussions (while eating animal crackers and stale dog treats...) we had the idea to create a camp where 4-H youth could bring their dogs to learn more hands-on skills, the latest information on many dog-related subjects, and to help 4-H'ers get the most out of their dog experience. Also we wanted to improve how members could be helping others in their clubs to have a great experience too. We realized that it would turn into a much bigger project than was intended by the assignment, and our parents were skeptical. The idea however, drew interest from some of the other 4-H'ers in attendance, and we realized it very well could be possible. If you are an Ohio 4-H dog member and interested please look through our site and the information provided. Please contact us with any questions or comments. • Kristen VanNess, Abigail Curtis, Karin Coyne • http://www.freewebs.com/ohio4hteendogexperience/index.htm

Fleece Tug Toys Dog Skillathon

Questions?? • Lucinda B. Miller, Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development • miller.78@cfaes.osu.edu • 800.297.2072 ext. 152

4-H Has Gone To The Dogs!

4-H Has Gone To The Dogs!

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