4-H Dog Program

What better way to foster a healthy relationship than a youth and their dog having fun and working as a team! This type of teamwork promotes responsibility and companionship between the child and the family pet. Both the pet and child benefit! 4-H offers a program with various events throughout the year to promote these beneficial results. The 4-H Dog Program offers obedience classes and a variety of performance events at different times of the year. Other opportunities are offered throughout the year that don’t require a dog and may be of interest to any youth. Watch this web site for information on what is offered and how to sign up.

4-H Dogs at the Fair!

* Open to all 4-H members, participants do not need to be members of the PAWS Club to participate.

* The evaluation will be based on AKC rules and discretion of the officials.

* All dogs MUST BE vaccinated for rabies and it is recommended that they have a shot for distemper, hepatitis, and leptospirosis. All participants must have sent a rabies certificate and entry form to the CCE office by July 15, 2024.

* Class entries may be changed due to Show Management, Extension Personnel and/or Judge. 

* At the discretion of Show Management, Extension Personnel and/or Judge reserve the right to remove any handler and/or dog deemed a risk to the safety of all other competitors. 

* No pinch collars or choke chains, head halters or flexi-leashes. Can use buckle or snap collars and 4-6 foot leash. 

* Martingales are permitted. 

* All classes will be done on-leash. All participants must compete in Showmanship class.

Visit the NYS 4-H Dog Program Page for more information 

Last updated September 11, 2024