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4-H’ers can participate in the 4-H Dog Program at the county, state, and national level.  At the county level, 4-H’ers can join a 4-H Dog Club.  The activities in these clubs vary from club to club, but often consist of training in the three major disciplines (agility, showmanship, and obedience), therapy dog work, and other dog-related activities.  Additionally, many counties have county dog shows where 4-Hers and their dogs can show off their skills and practice for the State Fair Dog Show.  Please contact the 4-H Extension Agent in your county for more information on dog clubs and dog shows in your area.  If there’s not a club in your area, start your own!  Contact the state dog program coordinator for more information.

The two major state dog program events are Dog Camp, held in May every year, and the State 4-H Dog Show, held in August.  Please click on the links below for more information. At the national level, 4-H’ers can complete the dog project books, available at www.n4hccs.org/dog.

State Fair Dog Show 2009

Dog Show Participant Letter
Dog Show Rules
Dog Judging Rules
Dog Bowl Rules
Dog Poster Rules

State 4-H Dog Camp

2009 Dog Camp Participant Letter

Dates: May 15-17, 2009
Location: Feltner 4-H Camp, London, KY

Forms - 2009 Dog Camp

(Please return your application and registration fee to your County Extension Office for Agent signature and application processing)

On Site Dog Camp Application (Registration Form )
Off Site Dog Camp Application (Registration Form )

Dog Camp Program (tentative) (.doc)

In addition to the printed application form, the following forms are also required for dog camp:

  • Medical Authorization & 4-H Activity & Event Acceptance Form (.pdf)
  • Kentucky 4-H Dog Health Form (.doc) (.pdf)
  • Small Animal Health Certificate (only available from your veterinarian)

Additional Dog Information

Dog Bowl Questions (external linked .pdf)
Skillathon Kit (.doc) (.pdf)
Starting a Dog Club in Your County (.doc) (.pdf)
2008 Volunteer Forum Presentation (.ppt) (.pdf)

2008 County Dog Shows
T-Shirt Contest (.doc)
Oldham Co. Prereg (.doc)
Jefferson Co. Dog Show Rules(.doc) Registration (.pdf) Flyer (.pdf)
Madison Co. Dog Show (.doc)
Fayette Co. Dog Show (.doc)


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