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Dog Agility
Please contact Anne Dixon at 209-4997 or Jeannie Biggers at 580-8090 or Sami Jones at 388-1047 if you have any questions. |
Dog and Puppy Care & Training and Obedience Our next meeting will be November 6th at 6:00 at Double Diamond Vet. We will have a special guest, Gallatin County Sheriff Don Patterson and his K-9 partner Noe. In order to participate in the Dog Obedience Show during the Summer Fair, there will be meeting attendance requirements that you must meet during the year. Contact Cara Greger at 522-9491 (during the day) or her cell phone at 580-4349 if you have any questions. |
The 4-H dog project is designed for youngsters who are interested in learning more about dogs, how to care for a dog, and how to train a dog in basic or advanced commands. The dog project is unique and is not meant to conform to AKC dog show or other professional standards. Although beginners do not need to own a dog to participate in the first level of the project, the more advanced levels do require dog ownership. You'll need to keep you journals up-to-date and record expenses for the project. Each level may take up to three years to complete. You must complete a minimum of 7 activities and three learning experiences each year to complete the project. Depending on you area of interest in the dog project, you must sign up on your enrollment card in one of the three levels, and also sign up for either dog obedience (3101) or dog
and puppy care (3102) within each level. This will help your county Extension office know your specific interests in the dog project.
DOG, Level 1 - 3110
This level is the first in a series of three levels for youth interested in dogs. The activities are for those who may or may not have a dog of their own. The important thing is that you want to learn more about dogs. If you don't have a dog, some of the activities in this level may help you decide whether you want to make the commitment to own and care for a dog. You will also be able to learn what kind of dog would be best for you and your family, and how much training you want to give it. You may take up to three years to complete this level. You must complete a minimum of 7 activities and 3 learning experiences each year to complete the project.
Dog Obedience - 3101
Dog and Puppy Care - 3102
Materials:
M Wiggles 'n' Wags, BU6150, $4.00
L Dog Group Activity Guide, BU6153, $3.75
S Montana Dog Obedience Handbook, 5291, $2.25
S 4-H Dog Junior Showmanship Manual, MI1523, $3.50
DOG, Level 2 - 3120
This level offers opportunities and challenges to explore a wide range of activities related to dogs. Dog ownership is necessary to participate in this level. The focus will be on obedience training. You will learn how to train a dog to obey certain beginning and novice level commands, such as heel, sit, down, stand for examination, recall, finish and the figure eight. You'll also investigate dog breed origins, find out why dogs are neutered or spayed, compare dog foods, learn how to communicate about dogs, and more. Like level one, an achievement program is included to guide your efforts and provide an opportunity to be recognized for meeting your goals. You may take up to three years to complete this level. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Dog Obedience - 3101
Dog and Puppy Care - 3102
Materials:
M Canine Connection, BU6151, $3.75
L Dog Group Activity Guide, BU6153, $3.75
S Montana Dog Obedience Handbook, 5291, $2.25
S 4-H Dog Junior Showmanship Manual, MI1523, $3.50
DOG, Level 3 - 3130
In this level, you will focus on advanced skills in dog training and management. If you have a special talent for training dogs, you will enjoy the challenge of more advanced training. By this level, you will be able to earn Companion Dog degrees and others as offered through the American Kennel Club. You will also learn about the "alpha dog" concept, about dogs that help people, to make a budget, to conduct an experiment on a dog's sense of smell and much more. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project. It may take as many as three years for you to complete this level.
Dog Obedience - 3101
Dog and Puppy Care - 3102
Materials:
M Leading the Pack, BU6152, $3.75
L Dog Group Activity Guide, BU6153, $3.75
S Montana Dog Obedience Handbook, 5291, $2.25
S 4-H Dog Junior Showmanship Manual, MI1523, $3.50
INDEPENDENT STUDY - 3199
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