Lapeer County 4-H Dog Project 2018 Record Book (ages 12-19)

Transcription

1 Lapeer County 4-H Dog Project 2018 Record Book (ages 12-19) Exhibitor s Name: Years in Dog Project: Club Name: Age as of 1/1/2018: Dog s Name: Dog s Breed: Project Leader s Name(s): Project Leader s Signature: Place a photo of you and your dog here. Record Book Requirements 4-H record books are required for the Lapeer County dog project. By keeping records up-to-date you will be able to see how much progress you have made toward the goals you set and how your work to accomplish them has paid off. Write neat and clearly. Please complete all pages included in this record book. Additional pages of photographs, educational worksheets, club awards, etc. are encouraged. (however-please no ribbons) Record book page count must not exceed 12 pages. (front/back sided pages count as 1 page) Place your record book in a 3 ring binder with page protectors. Record books must be signed by both the exhibitor and the club leader. 1

2 Dog Vaccination Record DATE GIVEN DATE EXPIRES Rabies Distemper Hepatitis Leptosopirosis Parinfluenza Parvovirus Lyme Disease Bordatella or Kennel Cough Other Person or Veterinary Clinic giving the shots: Heartworm test date: Results: Positive / Negative (please circle one) What type of heartworm prevention is used, and how much? (daily, monthly, liquid, tablet or injection) Parasite Control: What type of medication do you use to control internal parasites? (hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm, etc.) What type of medication do you use to control external parasites? (fleas, ticks, lice, etc.) 2

3 Place a copy of your dog s rabies certificate here. 3

4 I enrolled in the dog project because I wanted to learn: My favorite part about the dog project is: I prepared my dog for showing by: My goal for this project is: 4

5 My dog s breed is: What I like about this breed is: How I got my dog: My favorite memory of me and my dog is: Place your favorite photo of you and your dog here. 5

6 Training & Exercise Working with your dog is very important in order to have a successful show season. Spending time with your dog takes dedication. It builds trust, and friendship! It creates a necessary partnership between you and your dog! Date Activity Time Spent Date Activity Time Spent ex. 5/1/2018 Agility training 20 min. ex. 5/1/2018 Playing fetch 10 min. 6

7 Feeding/Expenses What brand of food(s) do you use? What is the main ingredient in your dog s food? Why do you use this brand of food? How many times a day do you feed your dog? Do you free feed or exact feed? Do you give your dog anything extra such as treats, vitamins, or supplements? If so how often do you give them? For one week keep a feeding record of how much your dog eats each day. Date Time fed Type of feed used Amount of feed used Cost of feed used 7 Total Cost of Feed: $

8 Expenses Continued: Veterinary Expenses Date Reason for Veterinary Visit Cost of Veterinary Visit Total Cost of Veterinary Visits: $ Other Expenses List below what you spent on your dog for equipment, grooming, license, toys, leashes, collars, dues, fair fees and etc. Date Item/brief Description Cost Total: $ 8

9 Financial Summary Project Income List below money you make on puppy sales, stud fees, premium money (from shows), and etc. Date Source of Income Amount Project Expenses Total: $ Feed Cost...(from page 7)... Veterinary Costs...(from page 8)... Other Expenses...(from page 8)... Total Expenses: Total Income: $ $ $ $ $ Minus Total Expenses: - $ Total Net Profit (Loss): $ 9

10 Obedience Obedience is a way for you and your dog to become closer. It also makes your dog more socially acceptable and welcome by others. Pick three of the following obedience commands and write a brief description of how you trained them: 1. Sit Down Stand Heeling The Figure 8 Stay Long sits

11 What is showmanship? Showmanship What does it mean when the judge tells you to stack your dog? Describe what a courtesy circle is: Draw a triangle pattern. Use two different colors to indicate dog and handler. Also indicate where hand changes take place if they apply: 11

12 External Anatomy What is the definition of anatomy? External Parts: The examination of outward appearance and external parts of a dog is referred to as topographical anatomy: Why is it important to know the external body parts of your dog? Label the external body parts: 12