WHICH DOG PROJECT IS RIGHT FOR ME? Presented by: Rachelle Hitt, Anne Coon, Callie Caoua, Sarah Coon, and Amanda Morgan

WHICH DOG PROJECT IS RIGHT FOR ME? Presented by: Rachelle Hitt, Anne Coon, Callie Caoua, Sarah Coon, and Amanda Morgan

By Rachelle Hitt

Project Book Competitive events Instructions

3 goals Realistic and specific Evaluating the goals

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced How you stand Different from your class

Topic of Interest: At least 1, Essay Activities: At least 5, Research, Evidence Dog Resource Handbook Worthington Dog Ownership Laws No person shall own, keep or shelter a dog more than three months of age without yearly registering such dog with the County Auditor No owner of any female dog shall permit it to go beyond the property of the owner, at any time the dog is in heat, unless the dog is properly in leash. No owner, keeper of any dog shall fail at any time to keep it either physically confined or restrained upon the premises of the owner, by a leash, tether, adequate fence, supervision or secure enclosure to prevent escape, or under reasonable control No person shall keep any dog within the Town which, by frequent and routine barking, howling or yelping, creates unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such force and duration as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the Town

The goal is to evaluate how your dog stands up to the AKC CGC test. You do not need to pass the CGC

Project Inventory, Feed Expense, Veterinary expense, etc. Start Records early Receipts are helpful

Only for Intermediate and Advanced levels Estimated budget What about time?

6 questions Depend on your class (based on age) Comes from the Dog Resource Handbook Q1. What is the first and most important step in stacking a dog? Q2. What are the two (2) parts that consist of training your dog for showmanship? Q3. Which breed of dog is stacked differently from other breeds? Q4. When stacking your dog, what is the first thing you should check for if his topline tends to dip in the middle? Q5. Once your dog is stacked, what is the general term for the food or object you can use to keep your dog s attention?

Learning project

Front of Back Cover Don t forget!

The You and Your Dog, Project No. 201D, classes are interview classes for youth WITHOUT their dogs. Showers are not eligible to participate in these interview classes. Youth being interviewed in You and Your Dog classes on Companion Animal Day are not eligible to enter any dog in the Ohio State Fair Dog Shows. Each county may have no more than TWO participants in each class.

Ohio 4-H Animal Science Companion/Rabbit Website. http://4hansci.osu.edu/companion/compani onresources.php Dog Resource Handbook

By Anne Coon

What is the Dog Achievement The Dog Achievement Program, or DAP, is a noncompetitive 4-H project encouraging youth to set and accomplish personal goals, as well as learn and master important life skills with their dog. Program?

DAP Mission The DAP s mission is to offer a 4-H dog project that encourages youth to accomplish personal goals and master life skills with their dogs, without competing against other 4-H dog project members.

Who Should Take this Project? This project is perfect for youth who Have no access to a dog club or a 4-H volunteer without dog experience; Those not interested in competing; Enjoy dogs and like independent study.

Project Requirements Some of the project requirements for this project include: Being a 4-H youth Owning a pet dog Having a project helper Belonging to a 4-H club Enrolling in the DAP program (202) Purchasing The Dog Resource Handbook

Required Materials A copy of The Dog Resource Handbook The DAP manual, online, or printed out (Free!) DAP Record pages A portfolio, or some other way to store/record completed activities.

Experience Levels Activities done in the DAP are split into three levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, based on your preference or experience. For example, a second year 4-H er could do a mix of beginner and intermediate levels of the activities. In this project, you are encouraged to challenge yourself.

Completing an Activity Youth taking the project are required to document what they learned for each required activity. You can organize all of this in a portfolio, binder, or any other creative format. This must be shared with your project helper before they can sign off an activity in your record pages.

Earning a Certificate To earn a certificate, members must choose 3 topic areas within one of 10 categories and complete five activities within each selected topic area, for a total of 15 activities. For example, when doing the category My Dog and Me, you could choose to do the sections Breeds and Breed Characteristics, Parts and Part Conformation, and Daily Care. Then, you would do all the activities in each section. After completing this, you would earn the My Dog and Me certificate

To Earn a Pin Members who complete certificate requirements for all 10 categories (three completed topic areas in every category) earn a DAP lapel pin. Pins similar to the DAP completion pin (right)

The Ten Categories The ten categories to complete are: My Dog and Me Basic Training Commit to be Fit Health and Safety Public with Your Pup Portions For Your Pup Careers and Canines Create and Relate Science Unleashed Develop with Your Dog

Benefits of the DAP Some of the many benefits of the DAP include being able to take a project at your own speed, not having to compete, learning about caring for your dog and keeping it safe, getting to know your dog, and also learning information that would help with other dog projects you could be taking, as both the DAP and Dog Project use The Dog Resource Handbook. Also, the project contains a lot of training exercises that are incredibly helpful when showing your dog, or just for basic obedience around the house.

The DAP handbook www.ohio4-h.org Google images (pictures)

PetPALS People and Animals Linking Successfully

Overview Service Oriented Dog Therapy Project Intergenerational program linking young people and their pets to senior adults. Involves: American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certified dog Record book keeping of your visits and experiences Must be lead by a certified PetPALS Adviser Training offered on March 21, 2015 (ask for more info.)

Getting Started Obtain a AKC CGC certification on your dog Dog is tested on 10 skill items Understand Intergenerational Relationships Between a young person and their dog to a senior Creates positive communication and interaction Learning Activities Walk a Mile in my Shoes Effects of Aging

Visits Where at? Nursing Homes/Senior Citizen Care Centers Libraries Ohio State University Library PAWS for PAWS Planning A Visit Establish a relationship with place(s) of choice Create a commitment Verify Club Members

What to Expect Nursing Homes/Senior Citizen Care Centers Medically troubled Bring back memories of their prior dogs Libraries Lots of children Will get distracted by the dogs Have trouble reading

Tips Shadow your club on a visit Shadow a CGC test Understand and respect the limits within a individual Have fun and enjoy!

Sarah Coon

PetPALS requirement Retest every 2 years Basic behavior test American Kennel Club

The evaluator walks up to the dog and handler and greets the handler in a friendly manner, ignoring the dog. The evaluator and handler shake hands and exchange pleasantries. AKC No shyness No resentment

With the dog sitting at the handler's side, to begin the exercise, the evaluator pets the dog on the head and body. AKC The dog shouldn t shy away Accept petting No aggressive behavior

The evaluator softly combs or brushes the dog, and in a natural manner, lightly examines the ears and gently picks up each front foot. AKC No resistance to grooming Clean and well groomed by owner

.there should be a right turn, left turn, and an about turn with at least one stop in between and another at the end. AKC Dog needs to be attentive Follow owner Stop when owner stops

The dog and handler walk around and pass close to several people (at least three). - AKC Pay attention to handler Ignore or pay little attention to others No shyness No resentment

The dog must do sit AND down on command, then the owner chooses the position for leaving the dog in the stay. AKC Stay in place 20 feet away Sit and down Evidence of training and response

The handler will walk 10 feet from the dog, turn to face the dog, and call the dog. AKC Training Enthusiasm Demonstrates that the dog knows how to come when called

Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20 feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet. AKC Dogs show little interest in each other Pay attention to handler

The evaluator will select and present two distractions. Examples of distractions include dropping a chair, rolling a crate dolly past the dog, having a jogger run in front of the dog, or dropping a crutch or cane. AKC Dog is predictable Won t panic in therapy situations

Evaluators are encouraged to say something like, "Would you like me to watch your dog?" and then take hold of the dog's leash. The owner will go out of sight for three minutes. AKC Dog can be left with a trusted person if needed No separation anxiety

Just because dog passed CGC does not mean they are suited for PetPALS Young Elderly Enthusiastic Shy

Giant teddy bear Rolls over for belly access A bit needy Nuzzler Can do tricks, entertain kids

Even fluffier giant teddy bear Nuzzler Patient Calm Attention seeking Knows tricks

Quiet Patient Gentle Medium sized Nuzzler

Small size Not intimidating Unique Quiet Gentle Can sit on laps

Size is a novelty Easy to reach Gentle Tolerant Enormous teddy bear

Cute Gentle Affectionate Relaxed Submissive Tolerant

Lap dog Cute Tolerates being held like a baby Non-threatening Calm

Small size and fluff makes him feel like stuffed animal Sturdy Tricks Patient Cute

Quiet Age something seniors can relate to Fluffy Enjoys attention Lap sized Calm

Very patient Small size Lap dog Tricks Favorite of several kids at Parson s Avenue Library

Educational Displays Lauren Hitt

What Makes A Good Educational Display? A Strong Topic Neat and Well-Organized An Attention Grabber Color Source of information Conversation starter Advertisement of your work Pictures and Examples Keep it Simple Make sure to educate not just inform

Vague topic What To Avoid Not focused or objective(s) and main point(s) hard to find Text too small Poor graphics Messy and unorganized No examples or pictures Overly detailed or Just informing No color or too much color Not visually balanced

Types of Educational Displays Power Point Poster Tri-Fold Model Demonstration

Educational Displays on the Score Sheets You and Your Dog PetPALS Time Limit = 5 minutes Must be from current project year show some knowledgeable phase of project work Exhibit judged on: o o o o Educational Content = 20pts Neatness & Appearance = 5pts Originality = 5pts Presentation = 10pts Total Points for Exhibit= 40pts No educational display needed A journal or scrapbook depicting your current years progress, experiences, and record of visits o Documentation of previous years should also be included

You and Your Dog Topic Ideas Beginner Types of tails found in dogs Basic first aid Patterns in Showmanship How to pick your new puppy Obedience Activities Advanced Hereditary diseases in breeds of dogs Cancer Lyme Disease Physical Therapy in Dogs Training for dog sports First Aid & Emergency Care

Poster Contest A separate contest where your poster itself is judged You be must enrolled in a dog project but don t have to show a dog at the Ohio State Fair Placing will go towards the Ohio State Fair Championship Title Placing in the top 5 will go towards the Exhibitor Versatility Award The age divisions are Junior(8-11), Intermediate(12-14), Senior(15-18) Must have a separate poster than your You and Your Dog if you doing a poster as your educational display For complete rules go to 4-H Companion Animals resource page at http://4hansci.osu.edu/companion/companionresources.php

EVALUATION TIME! Amanda Morgan

OVERVIEW Evaluation Checklist How to Act Specific Class Requirements: You and Your Dog Showmanship Obedience Rally Agility Skillathon Pet PALS Dog Bowl

EVALUATION CHECKLIST Vaccination Form License Receipt Crate Dog Equipment Show Clothes Dog Project & Record Book Water, Food, Treats Folding Chairs Extras

HOW TO ACT Good Evaluations Polite, Courteous Appropriate Attire Book Complete Educational Display Eye Contact Greet the Judge Sportsmanship Bad Evaluations Rude, disrespectful Inappropriate Dress Book Not Complete Missing Edu. Display Bad Attitude Chewing Gum

YOU AND YOUR DOG Bring / Know: Dog Project Book Exhibit Questions Equipment: Simple Collar & Leash Wear: Dress Clothes Closed-toe Shoes Dog: Well Groomed (Teeth, Nails, Paws, Hair) Well-Mannered

SHOWMANSHIP Bring / Know: Questions Patterns Treats *** Wear: Dress Clothes Closed-toe Shoes, low or no heels Complements your dog Armband left arm Equipment: Collar: nylon, very small chain link, martingale Leash: leather, nylon (not chain) Dog: Well Groomed (Teeth, Nails, Paws, Hair) Works Well With Handler

OBEDIENCE Bring / Know: Advanced Equipment Dog s Jump Height Wear: Dress Clothes Closed-toe Shoes, low or no heels Complement your dog Equipment: Leash: fabric or leather; six-feet Collar: buckle, quick release, or slip (leather, fabric, or chain) Dog: Well-Trained Attentive Neat and Clean

RALLY Bring / Know: Signs Dog s Jump Height Wear: Dress Clothes Closed-toe Shoes, low or no heels Equipment: Leash: fabric or leather; six-feet Collar: buckle, quick release, or slip (leather, fabric, or chain) Dog: Well-Trained Attentive Neat and Clean

AGILITY Bring / Know: Dog s Jump Height Course Equipment: Buckle or quick release (no tags) Six-Foot Leash*** Wear: Comfortable Clothes Gym Shoes Dog: Knows ALL Obstacles on Course Attentive Neat and Clean

SKILLATHON Bring / Know: Skillathon Kit Dog Resource Handbook As Much As Possible! Equipment: None Wear: Appropriate Clothing Dog: None

PET PALS Bring / Know: Completed curriculum CGC certificate Visit Badge Pet PALS Pack Project Book Scrapbook / Journal Wear: Visit Clothes (shirt with assistance dog organization logo) Equipment: Collars: any Leashes: fabric or leather (no chain) Dog: Suitable for Visiting Predictable Strong Bond At least 1 year old CGC Certification Well Groomed

DOG BOWL Bring / Know: Junior Teams: Dog Resource Handbook Senior Teams: Dog Resource Handbook Skillathon Kit Emergency First Aid For Your Dog K-9 Structure and Terminology Wear: Team Uniform Equipment: None Dog: None