DOGS
DOGS
4-H members will have fun while learning more about dogs, pet citizenship, feeding, grooming, dog trials, breeds and their importance, over population, sharing a dog with others, health, dog language, community laws and careers.
What can you Learn?
- Gather information and determine the best dog for your family
- Learn about the proper care, grooming and feeding of your dog
- Learn the parts of a dog
- Create a plan to prevent your dog from getting lost or finding it if it does get lost
- Practice appropriate training for your dog
Dogs Guidebook
Info Sheets
Curriculum
Showmanship
Info Sheets
Curriculum
- Dog Curriculum Helper’s Guide (08169)
- Dog Curriculum 1 – Wiggles & Wags (08166)
- Dog Curriculum 2 – Canine Connection (08167)
- Dog Curriculum 3 – Leading the Pack (08168)
Showmanship
- Scoresheet Showmanship
- Dog Showmanship Guide
- Videos-Overall discussion of showmanship (Oregon 4H): https://youtu.be/e-M2WgoiDDkIntro to dog showmanship (Oregon 4H): https://youtu.be/05NGAoSoF7IIndividual exam by the judge (Oregon 4H): https://youtu.be/p3hzolbThEAStacking your dog in showmanship (Oregon 4H): https://youtu.be/3h59AhyrcuwGaiting your dog in showmanship (Oregon 4H): https://youtu.be/aYDnlps8D0sDog showmanship (Purdue 4H): https://youtu.be/hogo5dxsN24*Dogs are shown in the same type of collar/lead, and handled the same way in conformation, but the judge’s focus is on the dog instead of the handler. Showmanship = handler, conformation = dog.*Showmanship patterns:Courtesy turn, prior to starting a pattern (Oregon 4H): https://youtu.be/Mk8eQGNIWLETriangle (Oregon 4H): https://youtu.be/L_Aiuremfi4L pattern (Oregon 4H): https://youtu.be/bAO_7x9c2MwT pattern (Oregon 4H): https://youtu.be/RbD2rHU1_1ADown and Back: https://youtu.be/QamtkkMTp1E
Dogs Guidebook
Conformation
Rally
Conformation
- Dog Breeds – updated 03/12/2021
Rally
- Description of Rally Signs (PDF) – updated 04/21/22
- Rally Course Signs for Printing (PDF) – updated 04/21/22
- Scoresheet Rally – updated 07/20/22
- Videos-Rally Novice and Obedience Beginner Novice First Year:How to perform each sign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXH5VegJ4ZA&list=PLpkaTxdGkvI3lFUBckw-NS4BXxVBzwK1_Rally PreAdvanced (Intermediate) and Advanced signs:How to perform each sign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8MJQVK4elE&list=PLpkaTxdGkvI2iUmjUW7I9xFDkJurHr2abRally Excellent signs:How to perform each sign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M85NIlCF83c&list=PLpkaTxdGkvI3nTZGQGP6Hit1qpK2puxow
Dogs Guidebook
Agility
Obedience
Agility
Obedience
- Scoresheet “Obedience First Year Beginner Novice” – updated 10/26/23
- Scoresheet “Obedience On Leash” – updated 08/01/23
- Scoresheet “Obedience On Lash (Sit and Down)” – updated 07/20/22
- Scoresheet “Obedience Novice” – updated 08/01/23
- Scoresheet “Obedience Graduate Novice” – updated 07/20/22
- Scoresheet “Obedience Open” – updated 07/20/22
- Scoresheet “Utility” – updated 07/20/22
Contact Us
Wyoming 4-H
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources
Room 112
1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Dept. 3354
Email: 4h@uwyo.edu
Phone: (307) 766-5170
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