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2020 4-H Dog Project

Guidelines

OSU Extension - Ashtabula County

39 Wall St. Jefferson, OH 44047 440-576-9008 Fax: 440-576-5821

http://ashtabula.osu.edu

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2020 Dog Guidelines:

201 Dog Project and Record Book: Complete this project and record book every year a dog

project is taken. Get to know all aspects of dog care and welfare while keeping complete records

of your experience as a dog owner. Use one project book each year, even if your dog is involved

in more than one project and even if you have more than one dog. Appropriate for dogs that are

family pets and for dogs that are used for show. Use this book with 201R Dog Resource

Handbook.

201D You and Your Dog: Recommended as a first-year dog project and also as a complement

to other dog projects. (Considered a General Project; will not take dog to the fair or have to do

Skillathon on Super Saturday; but will have to have book graded on Super Saturday.)

201O Obedience: Covers beginning and advanced obedience training.

201S Showmanship: Learn the basics of dog showmanship.

201P Performance: Includes agility, drill team, and other performance events; like rally.

201W Working Dogs: Includes assistance dogs such as Pilot Dogs, Inc., Canine Companions

for Independence, and other service dog organizations.

All projects are included in one book; a Dog Resource Handbook is

needed to complete each project listed. (At least one Resource Handbook is needed per family)

General Guidelines for the Dog Project:

• 2020 Dog Registration and the 2020 Ashtabula County Dog Project Identification Form

(side filled out by parent and member) and Vaccination/Health Certificate side must be

filled out by the vet and be turned in by May 1, 2020 to the OSU Extension Office.

• On March 8, 2020 at 2:00pm at OSU Ext. Office there will an informational meeting for

any members and parents, information about the 4-H Dog Project will be discussed.

• All dogs must be current on Vaccinations until August 15, 2020 and must have their

rabies shot by May 1, 2020.

The committee recommends the Kennel Cough Vaccine because your dog will be around

other dogs.

• Dogs must be six months old by Aug. 1, 2020.

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• NO WOLF OF WOLF HYBRID WILL BE ALLOWED

• All Dog 4-H project members must take Obedience.

• All Dog projects will go through the Dog Skillathon on Saturday, July 11th (except for

201D; which will be judged at general judging in the Expo Building). Please see

Skillathon Sample Score Card for information on what to expect.

• Show levels: Obedience, Showmanship, Rally, and Agility (performance).

- Beginner: first or second year showing a dog.

- Intermediate: third and fourth year showing a dog.

- Advanced: five or more years showing a dog.

(exceptions to these levels may be made by the Specie Chair, Committee and

Extension Educator)

Dog Clinic Guidelines:

• The dog’s license must be shown to the species chair at the first dog clinic.

• Clinics are for all dog project members. All 4-H Members must attend six (6) of the

dog clinics with their dogs. Attendance of the member and their dog to at least one (1)

of the first two clinics, is mandatory, if a member does not meet this requirement they

will not be eligible for Best Total Score awards (awards in each class will still be given).

All clinics will be held at the fairgrounds in the Open Dairy Barn and will start at

6:30pm.

• All dog and handler teams will be evaluated at the first two clinics. The evaluation will

consist of several exercises to be performed by the team. These exercises will allow the

species chair and trainers to determine if the member can safely handle the dog. If it is

determined that a team cannot safely work together they may be dismissed from clinics.

A dog which displays signs of aggression at any point throughout the clinics may be

asked to leave for the day; repeat offenders* will be dismissed from clinics.

*a dog displaying serious aggression may be dismissed from clinics for only one offence,

as deemed appropriate by the species chair and trainers.

• DRESS CODE – No flip flops or sandals, closed toe shoes must be worn. Shorts are

permitted but must be no shorter than three inches above the knee. Shirts cannot be low

cut. Long hair should be pulled back so as not to interfere with normal handling of the

dogs. Any member violating the dress code will be given a warning* for the first offence,

and will be dismissed for the day upon the second violation.

*a violation deemed potentially dangerous, ex. inappropriate footwear, may be cause to

be dismissed for the day on the first offense.

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• There will be NO foul language permitted at any time. Any member or adult using foul

language will be dismissed.

• Please see the information under “Equipment” and be sure to bring the appropriate

supplies to each clinic.

• Clinic Dates are as follows:

-May 7, 2020 -June 4, 2020

-May 14, 2020 -June 11, 2020

-May 21, 2020 -June 18, 2020

-May 28, 2020 -June 25, 2020

-July 2, 2020

-July 9, 2020

-July 16, 2020

-July 23, 2020

-July 30, 2020

All Clinics start at 6:30pm

Show Day and Fair Guidelines:

• The Dog Show will be held on Aug. 6th at 5pm (prior to fair), in the back of the parking

lot or in the Ernie Kaszar Show Barn if it rains.

• The 2020 Ohio 4-H Dog Show Score Sheets will be used for all classes.

• Member’s scores from all their classes will be added together for the Best Total Score

Award. This includes: Skillathon, Obedience, Rally, Showmanship, and Agility. This

award is given in each level (beginner, intermediate, and advanced)

• On the day of the Awards, August 15th at 4pm, all dogs must enter and leave the

fairgrounds at the North Entrance on Poplar Street between Mini Horse Barn and the

Dairy Pole Barn. (Cars may have to be parked in the main lot.)

• All animals coming to the Awards at fair will follow Fair rules for Dogs. There will be

no dogs allowed on the Mid-way. The animal will only be permitted on the grounds

during the awards: not for the week. Once done, the animal must leave the

Fairgrounds.

• DRESS CODE - Exhibitors must be neat, clean, and well groomed in appearance.

Youth with long hair should tie it back. Closed toe shoes are to be worn. Examples of

appropriate show attire includes: slacks and a nice blouse or collared shirt. More details

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on clothing for the show will be covered at the clinics. Violation of this rule will result in

the member being dismissed from the judging.

• There will be NO foul language permitted at any time during the Judging or Awards. Any

member or adult using foul language will be dismissed.

• In show you may be penalized for giving extra commands, for giving treats in the ring

and for soiling the ring. Members and their dogs will be dismissed from the ring if there

is abuse to the animal. Classes include:

- Beginner Obedience

- Intermediate Obedience

- Advanced Obedience

- Beginner Showmanship

- Intermediate Showmanship

- Advanced Showmanship

- Beginner Rally

- Intermediate Rally

- Advanced Rally

- Beginner Agility

- Intermediate Agility

- Advanced Agility

(Awards will be given in each class)

Skillathon:

• Each 4-H member that takes a Dog Project is required to go through Dog Skillathon.

This will be held on Super Saturday (July 11th) from 10am to 1pm at the Fairground.

• All skillathon make-ups will need to be approved before Super Saturday (July 11th) by

the Dog Species Chair and the Dog Committee.

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Equipment:

• Leash: a six foot leash made of leather or nylon is to be used in obedience and rally (no

chain leashes or flexi leashes will be permitted)

• Collar: A chain slip collar is to be used for dogs training/showing in obedience and rally

Under extreme circumstances, such as a medical problem, an alternative maybe

requested. The final decision and approval is determined by the species chair and

Extension Educator.

• For Agility: a tab lead or short leash and flat buckle collar are to be used during agility

training. For the safety of the dogs, no dog shall be permitted on the agility course while

being handled on a metal training collar or any other slip collar.

• For Showmanship: an appropriate show lead for the breed of dog (or breed which the dog

most resembles). In general a fine leather lead (collar and leash are all one piece) in a

color similar to that of the dog. Alternatively, a dog may be shown on a very fine metal

chain slip collar and narrow leash.

• Treats: all treats should be easy to handle, easily consumed by the dog, and small (dogs

will be getting quite a few of them at each clinic). Examples of treats to use include:

cooked and chopped hotdog, commercially packaged soft treats (these may need broken

into smaller pieces), hard cheese (such as cheddar), or cooked and chopped chicken.

Some dogs are happy to work for kibble. Find out what your dog likes most!

• Please bring to the clinics the following equipment:

✓ Clean up bags

✓ Water

✓ Water bowl

✓ Treats

✓ Towels

✓ Training collar

✓ A 6 foot leash

✓ Tab lead and flat buckle collar (for agility)

✓ Show lead (for showmanship)

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Dog Calendar Overview

January: Purchase a 2020 county dog license.

March - April: Make an appointment with your dog’s

veterinarian for health check and vaccines.

*Bring the dog health certificate with you for your vet to

sign.

March 8th: Dog project informational meeting, 2pm at the

Extension Office

By May 1st: Turn in all dog paperwork to the Extension Office.

May-July: Dog training clinics, Thursdays at 6:30pm on the

fairgrounds.

August 6th: Show starts at 5pm.

August 15th: Dog Awards start at 4pm.

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Paperwork:

ALL paperwork is due to the office by May 1st.

All paperwork must be turned in on time to be able to participate.

✓ 2020 Dog Registration

✓ 2020 Ashtabula County Dog Project Identification Form and

Vaccination/Health Certificate

✓ 2020 Dog Guidelines Signature Page

✓ 2020 4-H Dog Project Picture Permission Slip

✓ Permission to Participate

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Dog Skillathon Sample Score Card Station Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Breeds Pick 15 (2 pts each) Pick 25 30 (selected at

random)

Skeleton

0 Pick 5 Pick 10

Parts of the Dog

Pick 10 (2 pts each) Pick 15 Pick 20

Top Lines 4

4 4

Ears Pick 3 3

(selected at random)

3

(selected at random)

Eyes

0 Pick 2 Pick 3

Tails Pick 2 Pick 3 Pick 5

Parasites

Pick 3 – match picture

or description to name

Pick 5 – match picture

or description to name

Pick 5 – match picture

and description to

name

Dog Behavior

8 8 8

Equipment

Pick 10 Pick 15 0

Interview

5 questions (2 pts

each)

5 questions (2 pts

each)

10 questions

Project Book (pts

awarded based on

completion)

10 5 2

TOTAL POSSIBLE

SCORE

100 100 100

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Dog Project Book Page Requirements

Beginner (1-2 years in the project)

Pages: 4-5, 7-8, 10-19, 22-23, 25-36.

Intermediate (3-4 years in the project)

Pages: 4-5, 7-8, 10-19, 22-23, 25-36.

Advanced (5+ years in the project)

Pages: 4-5, 7-8, 10-19, 22-23, 25-36.

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2020 DOG GUIDELINES

SIGNATURE PAGE

With my signature below, I affirm that I have a copy and I have read and

understand the 2020 Dog Guidelines. All participants, members, parents, adult

volunteers, and 4-H staff, shall adhere to the core values and code of conduct

of the 4-H Youth Development Program.

This form needs to be turned into the 4-H dog chairperson, by the first dog

clinic.

Print Exhibitor’s Name_______________________________________________

Exhibitor’s Signature_________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature____________________________________________________

Date____________________________________

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2020 4-H Dog Project Picture Permission Slip

Print Members Name: ________________________________________

I __________________________ give permission for the Dog

Clinic Trainers and Dog Bowl Coaches to take and develop pictures of

my child and their dog during dog clinics and fair related activities. Also

I give permission for my child’s first name and the dogs name to be used

with the pictures. These pictures will be used in fair related activities and

the 4-H Dog scrapbook.

Print Parents Name _________________________________________

Parents Signature ___________________________________________

Date______________________

I___________________________ do not give my permission for

the Dog Clinic Trainers and Dog Bowl Coaches to take and develop

pictures of my child and their dog during clinics and fair related

activities.

Print Parents Name _________________________________________

Parents Signature ___________________________________________

Date______________________

2020 Permission to Participate in Ohio 4-H Dog Activities Disclosure and Release of Claims

I, , have chosen to participate in the Ohio 4-H Dog Program and its related dog activities. I understand that this participation will involve contact with dogs and may give rise to a risk of physical injury. I understand that participation in the 4-H Dog Program is strictly voluntary and is not a requirement for 4-H membership.

I am aware that: 1. Dogs have a tendency to behave in ways that may result in injury to me or other persons in the immediate vicinity;2. Dogs may react in an unpredictable way to unfamiliar environments, sounds, strange odors, sudden movements,

unfamiliar objects, persons, dogs, or other animals;3. I am to listen to adult volunteers, trainers, coaches, and judges when working with my dog(s) in group settings,

and when around other dogs and 4-H members, and people;4. Other participants in the 4-H Dog Program may fail to maintain control over their dogs or fail to act within their

abilities, thus causing harm to me, my dog(s), other participants, volunteers, or spectators;5. Other participants in an activity, event, or program may act in a negligent manner which otherwise may result in

harm to me and/or my dog(s);6. I should be aware of my dog’s body language and stress indicators at all times while we are participating

in 4-H activities;7. I should be able to remove my dog from situations where he/she may respond in a reactive or aggressive

manner;8. If I cannot maintain control over a dog I am using for a 4-H project, I understand that I will not be able to use

this dog for a 4-H project; and9. If a dog I am using for a 4-H project has been or becomes aggressive toward other people and/or other

dogs, I will not be able to continue to use this dog for a 4-H project.

As a parent or guardian, I have discussed with my child the need to follow all safety procedures, behavior guidelines, and other protocols set forth by adult volunteers, and 4-H dog rules and regulations. I understand that my child will receive assistance from a 4-H volunteer leader when engaged in 4-H club workouts and other similar programs and activities involving 4-H members and dogs. I understand the importance of my child belonging to a 4-H dog club or seeking other socialization and training opportunities for my child’s 4-H dog if not enrolled in a 4-H dog club.

In consideration for the opportunity to participate in club, county, regional, and state 4-H dog activities, and the use of services and facilities made available through these 4-H dog activities, I do release and forever discharge for myself and my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, the Ohio 4-H Dog Program professional and volunteer leaders, educators, The Ohio State University and its Board of Trustees, its administrators, faculty and staff, from all claims, demands, and causes of action for personal injury or any other damage which may arise out of or be in any way related to my participation in this activity or program.

I understand and agree that my child is capable of being in control of his/her dog(s) at all times. I understand and agree that if a dog my child is currently using, or plans to use, has been or becomes aggressive toward other people and/or dogs I will not allow my child to use this dog as a 4-H project. I understand that my child is not required to participate in any 4-H dog activity, but grant permission for him/her to do so, despite the possible risks. I recognize that by participating in this activity, as with any activity involving live animals, my child, my child’s dog(s), other people and/or dogs may risk injury. I hereby attest and verify I have been advised of the potential risks, have sought clarification if I have not understood, that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in these activities, and that I assume any expense that may be incurred in the event of an accident, illness, or other incapacity, regardless of whether I have authorized such expenses. As a parent/guardian, I assume the same risk for myself, and other family members and friends present at these dog activities.

Signed: 4-H Member Date:

Signed: Parent or Guardian Date:

This 2020 form MUST be signed and kept on file in the County Extension Office for EACH youth participant in any 4-H dog program activity where the youth takes a live dog as a project. A current form must be signed EACH year and BEFORE a youth participates in the Ohio 4-H Dog Program activities with their project dog(s).

Return to your County Extension Office by:

Parent/Guardian and Club advisors are encouraged to keep a copy.

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2020 _____________________ County Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination Certificate Show Date _________________________

IDENTIFICATION FORM (To be completed by Exhibitor)

Exhibitors: Complete this identification form. Exhibitors, parents/ guardians must read the statement at the bottom of this section and sign to verify reading the 2020 ___________________________ County Project Requirements (and 2020 Ohio State Fair Dog Show Rules/Show Venue Rules, if applicable) and agree to abide by them, and having a 2020 Permission to Participate form on file in the county Extension office.

Exhibitor’s Name

County Enrolled in 4-H Phone ( )

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Dog’s Call Name

Dog’s Birth Date Age Mo./Day/Yr.

Predominant Breed

Color & Markings

Sex: [ ] Male [ ] Neutered Male [ ] Female [ ] Spayed Female Dog License Tag No. (Must list tag number)

Signatures Required: We verify we have read the 2020 ______________County Project Requirements, and if showing at the OSF, the 2020 Ohio State Fair Jr. Fair Dog Show/Show Venue Rules, and agree to abide by these rules. We have a signed 2019 Permission to Participate in Ohio 4-H Dog Activities Disclosure and Release of Claims form on file in our county Extension office, and agree to be bound by the terms set forth therein.

Exhibitor’s Signature

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date Signed

THIS FORM IS ONE-SIDED. THE BACK SIDE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.

VACCINATION CERTIFICATE – VETERINARIAN MUST COMPLETE THIS ENTIRE SECTION!!

Exhibitors: Take this form to your veterinarian! This Vaccination Certificate MUST be completed and signed by a licensed veterinarian. All dogs MUST have current rabies vaccinations. Your veterinarian must document on this form that your dog’s Rabies vaccination is current by filling in the “Date Expires” blank. Additionally, the Ohio 4-H Dog Program requires all dogs have current vaccinations for Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus for exhibition at the Ohio State Fair Dog Show. Bordetella vaccination is recommended, but not required. Veterinarian protocol for vaccinations will be followed. All vaccinations must be administered by a licensed veterinarian. For the Ohio State Fair Dog Show, all vaccinations must be current through

August 6, 2020. Rabies Date Given Date Expires

Product Serial #

DHLPP Date Given Date Expires

With the exception of Rabies, specific vaccination requirements may be waived as noted by veterinarian in the space below.

Clinic Information Clinic Name

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Administering Veterinarian’s Name

Veterinarian’s Signature

Date Clinic Phone ( ) This certificate is also an acceptable Certificate of Vaccination at the Ohio State Fair Dog Show.