Dog

Starting Out, Beginner

Inspiring youth to:

• Learn what kind of dog would be best for you and your family
• Learn about goal setting
• Evaluate project with leader
• Learn how to keep records
• Learn how to assume responsibility

Learning More, Intermediate

Inspiring youth to:

• Obedience training
• Learn how to train a dog obey certain beginning and novice level commands such as heel, sit, down, stand for examination, recall, finish and the figure eight
• Investigate dog breed origins
• Find out why dogs are neutered or spayed
• Compare dog foods
• Evaluate project with leader
• Learn about goal setting
• Gain knowledge of sound management practices
• Develop sportsmanship
• Develop public speaking skills

Exploring Depth, Advanced

Inspiring youth to:

• Advanced training
• Learn about dogs that help people
• Help younger members train their dogs
• Assist the 4-H Dog leader with training
• Learn how to do a budget
• Explore career opportunities related to dogs
• Build lifelong friendship