Anoka County 4-H Dog Project Record 20 About the 4-H Member Name: Age: Grade: 4-H Club: Years in 4-H: Years in Dog Project: Project Planning: For each area develop one to two goals, and how you are going to achieve them. What do you wish to learn? What do you hope to accomplish? What new activities do you wish to try? 1
My dog(s) is/are owned by: Me My parents Other/Name: What are your training plans (obedience, showmanship, agility, rally, etc.)? What are your dog show plans? What is your cost estimate for this project? 2
Name Breed Birthdate Age Male or Female Spayed or Neutered Color of Dog Color of Eyes Registration (AKC, UKC, ASCA, etc.) Dog Information Dog #1 Dog #2 Vaccination Record Dog s Name Vaccine Date Given Date Due Health and Veterinary Record and Expenses Dog s Name Date Reason for Treatment or Veterinary Visit Treatment Length of Treatment Cost Total Health and Veterinary Costs 3
Equipment and Supply Inventory At the beginning of the 4-H year, take an inventory of equipment and supplies on hand. If the cost is not known, estimate the replacement value. Add new equipment or supplies you purchase to the list. If equipment is shared between 4-H members, divide the cost between members. Beginning Inventory Equipment on hand at beginning of the project year Remember that these are not new items. Wear and tear occurs on equipment we use again from year to year. These items will depreciate (go down in value). Please take this into account when putting a dollar value on your inventory. Amount & Kind Beginning Value End Value Example: 3 used food bowls $12.00 $9.00 New Inventory Equipment and supplies purchased during the project year Wear and tear occurs on equipment as we use it. New items will depreciate (go down in value). Please take this into account when putting a dollar value on your inventory Amount & Kind Beginning Value End Value Example: leash, collar $20.00 $15.00 $15.00 $10.00 Total Inventory Value - = Equipment Expenses 4
Dog Food Records and Expenses Keeping good dog food records is important. Good records show your expenses for dog food and what kind of dog food you use for your project. A good practice is to enter your dog food expenses when you buy dog food. Home-raised dog foods should be valued at market price what it can be sold for. Type and Cost of Dog food Used Date of Purchase Amount Purchased (lbs.) Brand of Food Cost or Value Total Pounds Total Cost 5
Show Ring Record Record the date and name of any shows attended, placing, and any premium money earned. Premiums/ Prizes Date Show Venue Class Placing Won Ex. 4-H, AKC, UKC, etc. Entry Fees Score Total Premiums Won Total Entry Fees 6
Miscellaneous Expenses or Fees List any expenses that do not fit one of the previous categories. (Examples: kenneling, training fees, transportation, breed association dues, registration papers, etc.) Date Description Amount Paid Total Miscellaneous Expenses $ Miscellaneous Income Any income from your project animal(s). (Examples: offspring, premiums, etc.) Date Description Amount Earned Total Miscellaneous Income $ 7
Project Financial Summary One goal of the dog project is to teach budgeting, marketing, and money management skills. The following chart will help you evaluate the financial status of your project. A. Miscellaneous Income (page 9) Income B. Show Premiums (page 5) Total Income $ Expenses 1. Purchased Animals (purchase price of dog, if purchased this year) 2. Equipment Expenses (page 4) 3. Dog food Expenses (page 5) 4. Health Expenses (page 3) 5. Miscellaneous Expenses (page 9) 6. Show Expenses (page 5) Total Expenses $ Financial Summary (Total Income Total Expenses) Profit/Loss (circle one) $ 1. Was the cost of keeping your project what you expected? 2. What (if anything) will you do differently next year? 8
Training and Member Skill and Knowledge Record Use these pages to help you record the skills and abilities you and your dog already have and the ones you need to learn. These pages should be completed early in the project year and at the end of the project year. Member: Skills & Knowledge Beginning Date: Ending Date: Commands (short and clear) Need to Learn Average Excels Need to Learn Average Excels Firm Pleasant Voice Proper Praise Grooming Work Dog on Leash Work Dog Off Leash (if applicable) Gaiting Dog Properly Patterns and Turns Stacking Dog Properly Proper Use of Commands Parts of Dog Breed Colors Breed Coat Types Breed Purpose Breed Groups or Most Apparent Breed Parasites Feeding Requirements Necessary Health Care Different Training Equipment & Use Life Stages of the Dog Other: Other: Other 9
Dog Skills Beginning Date: Ending Date: Training Area Skill Need to Learn Obedience Heel On Leash Average Excels Need to Learn Average Excels Heel Off Leash Come When Called Recall Sit Sit and Stay Down Down and Stay Stand Finish Stand for Exam Other Other Agility Hurdles Tunnel Chute A-Frame Pause Table SeeSaw Dog Walk Tire Jump Other: Other: Rally Heel Fronts Swing Finish Around Finish 10
Showmanship Grooming of Dog Front Set Up Rear Set Up Gaiting Tricks Works Well in Group Baiting or Attention Getting Stacking, Free Stack, Breed Stack, Table Stack Catch Leave It Get It Roll Over Other: Other: If you show your dog, in what way did you exhibit your dog? Bench Show Club Tour Agility Trial Sanctioned Match Obedience Trial Field Trial County 4-H Show 4-H Fun Match or Invitational State 4-H Dog Show Stock Dog Match State Fair Dog Showcase Other: In what way did you participate in the dog project without your dog? Project Bowl Team Display or Poster at the County Fair Demonstration on the Dog Project Display or Poster at the State Fair Other: Areas I plan to increase my dog project knowledge for next year: Judging Training Canine Health Nutrition Showing outside of 4-H Genetics Other: 11
My Personal Story Write a brief summary of your experiences for the current 4-H project year. You may write about how you have cared for your dog, training procedures you found effective, show experiences, unusual happenings, challenges and triumphs. Be creative, this is your story! 12