DOG IDENTIFICATION AFFIDAVITS

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1 WRIGHT COUNTY 4 H 2017 Dog Project Information Obedience Showmanship Rally Agility DOG IDENTIFICATION AFFIDAVITS Due May 15, 2017 All dogs participating in the 4-H dog program must be up to date on vaccinations. A 4-H Dog Identification Affidavit form must be completed, verified by a veterinarian, and submitted online by May 15th. If you submit your form after this deadline, your dog may still compete, but you will be ineligible for any premiums or State Dog Show trips that you earn. Please make sure you have completed the entire form; it MUST have a vet s signature and a clear color photograph. INFORMATIONAL MEETING April 17, 6:30 P.M. All class participants should plan on attending an informational meeting on April 17, starting at 6:30 p.m. Instructors will be going over your paperwork to ensure that everything is complete and everyone is enrolled in the correct classes. They will explain what the classes will be like and answer any questions you may have. Please do not plan on bringing your dog to this session. DOG TRAINING CLASS 10 Tuesday night sessions beginning April 25 $20 for 4 H ers, $25 for 2nd dog being trained by a 4 H parent, $50 for non members Registrations Due April 15, 2017 *Register online at: 4-H Dog Training Class consists of ten sessions of obedience, agility and showmanship/rally trainings taught adult volunteer trainers. Youth and adults, 4-H ers and non-members, are welcome to participate. Classes and descriptions: CLOVERBUDS CLASS A class for participants in grades K-2. All exercises will be performed on leash and will include grooming, feeding, proper care and exercise for dogs, and going for a walk with their dog. This class will not be basic obedience, allowing Cloverbuds to remain eligible for Foundation classes when they reach the appropriate age. Note: A Cloverbud may repeat this class as long as they are enrolled as a Cloverbud Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material.

2 OBEDIENCE CLASSES Foundations: A 4-H er and/or dog in the first year of training. The dog may participate in this class only once during its 4-H career. Exercises include: heel on leash; figure eight on leash; sit for exam on leash in heel position; grooming; recall on leash no finish; sit stay handler goes to the end of 6-foot leash, turns to face dog, and stays for 10 seconds and returns to dog. A dog entering this class with more than ten (10) weeks of training in an organized class prior to enrolling in Foundation level 4-H training classes is ineligible. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD, AKC-CD, or an AKC-BN obedience title (or equivalent) or Rally RN title (or equivalent) is ineligible. The dog will move to Beginner the following year. Beginner: A dog with previous experience in an organized training class of weeks OR a dog that completed the Foundation class the previous year OR a dog that received a red or white ribbon the previous year in the Beginner class. Exercises include: heel on leash & figure eight on leash; stand for exam on leash in heel position; grooming; recall on leash with finish (no penalty for stepping back); down on command heel position a count of 5 by the judge; sit stay handler goes to end of 20 foot line, stops, turns and faces the dog for 10 seconds, and returns around dog. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD or AKC-CD obedience title (or equivalent) or Rally RN title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Upon receiving a blue ribbon or at the end of two years, the 4- H er and dog must move to the Graduate Beginner class. Graduate Beginner: Exercises include: heel on leash & figure eight on leash; stand for exam on leash go to the end of the leash; grooming; heel free (leash over either shoulder); recall off leash (take leash with you) with finish; sit stay drop leash handler walks in a T pattern; down stay drop leash handler walks in a T pattern. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCD or AKC-CD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Novice: Exercises include: heel on leash & figure eight on leash; stand for exam off leash, heel free; recall off leash with finish; group long sit drop leash 1 minute; group long down drop leash 3 minutes. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with an AKC-CD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Graduate Novice: Exercises include: heel on leash; heel free & figure eight off leash; moving drop on recall; dumbbell fetch 1 minute to have dog take the dumbbell; recall over high jump; recall over broad jump; group long sit drop leash 2 minutes out of sight; group long down drop leash 3 minutes out of sight. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCDX, AKC-GN, or AKC- CDX obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Pre-Open: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include: heel free & figure eight off leash; drop on recall (may use command and signal); retrieve on flat; dumbbell recall over high jump; broad jump; group long sit drop leash 3 minutes out of sight; group long down drop leash 5 minutes out of sight. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PCDX or AKC-CDX obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Open: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include: heel free & figure eight off leash; drop on recall (either command or signal); retrieve on flat; retrieve over high jump; broad jump;

3 group long sit drop leash 3 minutes out of sight; group long down drop leash 5 minutes out of sight. A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with an AKC-CDX (or equivalent) is ineligible. Graduate Open: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include: signal exercise (with foot distance for down, sit, come) (may use command and signal); scent discrimination (2 articles of each of 2 types just one is retrieved); go out; directed jumping (from sit stay handler one side step permitted) judge s choice of high jump or bar jump; moving stand and examination; directed retrieve (2 gloves). A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-UD, AKC- GO, or AKC-UD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Pre-utility: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include: signal exercise full distance (may use one verbal command); scent discrimination (4 articles of each of 2 types 2 articles are retrieved); directed retrieve (3 gloves); moving stand and exam; directed jumping high jump and bar jump (handler one side step permitted). A 4-H er and dog may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county or state show level. A dog with one leg of an AKC-PUTD or AKC-UD obedience title (or equivalent) is ineligible. Utility: All exercises are performed off leash. Exercises include: signal exercise; scent discrimination (with 5 metal articles, 5 leather articles, or 5 wood articles handler s choice of 2 types); directed retrieve (3 gloves); moving stand and exam; directed jumping high jump and bar jump. There are no restrictions in this class. A 4-H er may participate in this class with the same dog indefinitely. Veterans: The Veterans class is for dogs that are too old and/or unfit to jump. If a dog under the age of seven years has been found unfit to jump by a licensed veterinarian, it will be allowed to compete in this class. A dog participating in Veterans Obedience cannot participate in any obedience or rally class that has jumping exercises. Participation in agility will not be permitted. Showmanship participation is permitted. Once a dog competes in Veterans at the county show level, it can never again be shown in any agility class or other obedience or rally class that has jumping exercises, even if being trained and exhibited by another 4-H er. A 4-H er may participate in this class with the same dog indefinitely. The Veterans scoresheet will be used. Exercises include: heel on leash & figure eight on leash; stand for exam off leash; heel free; recall off leash; group long sit drop leash 1 minute; group long down drop leash 3 minutes. Brace: For a 4-H er with two dogs of their own or those who wish to borrow/lease a dog if they do not have two dogs of their own. (A third dog cannot be used for Brace.) No particular level of training is required or prohibited in this class. A 4-H er may participate in this class indefinitely. The dogs may be shown coupled with a single leash or unattached with two leashes. The Brace scoresheet will be used. Exercises include: heel on leash & figure eight on leash; stand for exam off leash; grooming; recall off leash; group long sit drop leash 1 minute; group long down drop leash 3 minutes Four Dog Team: For 4-H ers wishing to work together in training their dogs to perform as a unit of four. No particular level of training is required or prohibited in this class. Exercises include: heel on leash & figure eight on leash; stand for exam off leash; team uniformity; recall off leash dogs will be called simultaneously; long sit off leash drop leash 1 minutes; long down off leash

4 drop leash 3 minutes. The Four Dog Team score sheet will be used for judging. A 4-H er and/or dog can only participate on one Four-Dog Team per year. One alternate is allowed to be named if the team desires. The alternate must be named at the county fair or qualifying show. The five names may be registered as exhibitors, as long as one of the five names is listed as the alternate. 4-H members may only be listed on one team each year. No other substitutions may be made. For teams qualifying for the State Dog Show, the registration fee is charged for four exhibitors. The named alternate may compete in place of one of the original four team members per year. SHOWMANSHIP Novice: Participants develop skills in dog show handling and gain knowledge of dog breeds and general grooming responsibilities. Open: Must have received a blue ribbon in novice to participate in open. AGILITY Dog Agility combines the elements of a dog s agility, briskness, confidence, and a handler s control over an obstacle course designed for dogs. It s a fun sport with a great spectator appeal! Jumps, tunnels, large A frame, pause table, pipe tunnel, collapsed tunnel, tire jump, long jump, dog walk, see saw, and weave poles are all part of the Dog Agility program. IMPORTANT: All participants in agility training must complete an additional Agility Release Form before training can begin. Before they may take agility, participants must have achieved a qualifying score of 185 (blue ribbon) in dog obedience and participated in one other aspect of the dog project (showmanship, project bowl, obedience). RALLY Rally: Participants learn numerous commands and signals to aid their dogs in moving continuously through a rally course which consists of signs indicating different obedience exercises to perform. PLEASE NOTE: Participants should be aware that, upon a trainer s discretion, they may be required to move to a more advanced class based on prior experience or training. 4-H ers compete in the same class during one project year at county and state show levels. They would move up to the next advanced class for the following year if they achieve a blue ribbon. This applies to Obedience, Showmanship, Rally and Agility. A 4-H er can compete in a total of four obedience classes two regular classes, Brace and Four Dog Team if they have 2 dogs. Cost to attend class is $20 for 4-H members ( even if they have 2 dogs), $25 per class for a dog being trained by a parent of a 4-Her, or $50 for a non-4-h member. Please pre-register by April 15 th. Any registrations received after April 15 th will be charged a $5 late fee as this requires extra work on the part of the trainers

5 When you come to training, you must bring your dog on a collar and a 6-foot leash. To determine the size of choke collar for your dog, measure your dog s neck and purchase a choke chain collar 2 inches larger than his neck. The chain should be long enough to allow 1-2 inches of chain to extend when it is taut. Your leash must be nylon, cotton webbing, or leather and suitable for your dog. NOTE: There is a 5-10 point deduction for any dog not on a 6 long leash at judging time. VACCINATIONS 4-H will not be holding a vaccination clinic this year, however partial scholarships will be made available to obtain the required vaccinations from your regular vet in the instance they impose a financial hardship. Contact the office for assistance. The following shots are required: Rabies, Distemper-Parvo Combination, and Lepto. Additionally recommended shots also include: Bordetella (kennel cough) and Lyme s Disease Vaccine, but are not required. Please contact your vet to be sure of the shots your dog needs. Remember, your dog s vaccinations have to be valid through the State 4-H Dog Show in late September. COUNTY 4 H DOG SHOWS Registration forms due June 12th All 4-H Dog Project 4-Hers are encouraged to compete at the County 4-H Dog Show on July 15 th. Participation in the training classes is not required to be judged at the County 4-H Dog Show, except in the area of agility. ALL participants must register for each event they wish to compete in at the County 4-H Dog Show on their 4-H County Fair Registration form; registering for the training class DOES NOT automatically register you for the County Fair Show!! Failure to register can result in loss of eligibility for premiums and State Dog Show trips. The County 4-H Dog Shows are all held at the Wright County Fairgrounds in Howard Lake on the following dates and times: Showmanship Saturday, July 15, 8:00 a.m. Obedience, Agility and Rally: Saturday July 15, 9:00 a.m. STATE 4 H DOG SHOW 4-H ers entering 4th grade and older are eligible to attend the State 4-H Dog Show if they achieve a blue ribbon or higher at the County 4-H Dog Show. Information packets will be handed out to eligible 4-H ers at the completion of the show. QUESTIONS? If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Extension Office at

6 2017 DOG TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM DUE APRIL 15TH! (OR REGISTER ONLINE AT: Name Phone Please register me for: Cloverbuds Rally Pre Novice Novice Pre Advanced Advanced Excellent Veterans Agility (Agility Release Form Required) Beginner Elementary Intermediate Senior Advanced Jumpers I II & III Obedience Foundations Beginner Graduate Beginner Novice Pre Open Open Graduate Open Utility Brace 4 Dog Team Veteran Showmanship Novice Open Cost: $20 per 4 H er, $25 per parent per class, or $50 per non 4 H member Make checks payable to Wright County 4 H Mail to: Wright County Extension 3500 Braddock Ave NE Buffalo, MN $5 late fee after April 15!

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