Ingham County 4H Dog Project

12/11/2024

And...there is a trick class at fair dogshow! 1 min to do all the tricks you want!

Missed out on last year's 4-H Trick Training Challenge? Looking to try out some of those advanced level tricks this year? You are in luck!
Join us for our second Virtual 4-H Trick Training Challenge! This program will run from January 10th until February 14th, 2025. Youth are eligible for AKC Trick Dog Titles through this program, please contact 4-H staff for more information.

This program is fully asynchronous this year! Youth can work on tricks whenever works best for them.

To register, see: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2025TrickTrainingChallenge/

Please contact Kat VanDouser with any questions.
[email protected] or 517-552-6903

12/05/2024

Hey gang!

Just wanted to share some new ideas for the ingham County 4H dog project area and get some feedback. I, for one, am excited by the possibilities!

1. Have different events on different days. This would give a chance to do somethings during the fair... maybe

2. Add in a "working Dog" section to include Nosework. Maybe draft/carting/sledding and Barn Hunt too! If added, we would put on some workshops early in the year to help everyone learn about these areas. The Working Dog section would not count towards limited on other performance classes.

Or

Splitting this project area into 2 different areas/groups/shows...whatever you want to call it. Such that they would be 2 seperate events with 2 different superintendents. 1 for the usual stuff we've been doing: showmanship, rally, obedience, Agility, educational poster, trick dog... and 1 show for Nosework. Maybe with other things like draft and Barn hunt.... these preformance events are becoming very popular additions to the working dog world and are usually held at bigger shows like Nationals...

3. Another thought... How about looking into having a "Dog Barn" at fair. I judged at Safinaw Fair and they have one! They do events over 2-3 days during fair. Members take turns having their dogs at the Barn and get rewards for each time session they take/do. Rewards at Saginaw include getting tickets for drawings for cool stuff donated by businesses...

Please let me know what your thoughts on these ideas. Currently, the 4H Office has decided to have two different shows/events as described in #2 second idea. Just not sure if we really want to divide the project. Tho open to it, if it's what the project area wants!

Sincerely,
Laurie Griffith
4H Dog Project Superintendent

12/04/2024

Don't think your dog has what it takes to be a part of the 4H Dog project????

GUESS AGAIN!

Young or old; pretty, or well, not; athletic or disabled; purebred or mixed; registered or not;... there is something for every dog and their youth to do Within the Ingham County Dog Project! It's so much more than just getting trophies!!! Not only do we have special classes within performance categories for "needy" dogs... And very understanding judging that takes into account progress and team work on an individual team basis... there are other ways to show off what the youth have learned with their dog throughout the 4H year!

* trick dog
*Educational Poster
* community service opportunities
*workshops, fun matches and a variety of training opportunities

And considering adding more!

So get signed up and let us help your child.get the most out of the 4H Dog Project!

12/04/2024

Any dog...of any age, breed, breed type or mix can be a part of the Ingham County 4H Dog Project. We do our best to accommodate for age and any disability too. It's all about the kids and learning to be good, caring, responsible knowledgeable Dog owners!!!

The potential 4H youth just needs to be registered with an Ingham County Community Club to participate. Registrations will close shortly after New Year.!!!

Oh amd needs to turn in the "May 1st Form" dur by, you guessed it... May 1st. That form can be found on the Ingham County 4H website under dog.project

11/08/2024

Got a question about kids ages to be in 4H

Cloverbuds - 4-7
* (might be Max age of 8 but I think it got
lowered to 7) on January 1st of 2025
* like a JR 4Her but we treat them pretty much
the same!
* must have adult support at classes and
events!!!

4H age - 8-19.
(Was 9 but I think it got lowered to 8)

*** remember, the child MUST be enrolled in an I gham County 4H club by Feb 2025. They do not "enroll" in 4ah through this group

10/10/2024

Here is a fun event coming up! Barkfest, in Saginaw, at the Dog barn (yes they have a dog barn!). I will be there (judging)... anyone want to come? Registration starts at 8 am with classes and events to start at 10. $5/class

09/28/2024

Attention Michigan 4-H Dog Agility Participants & Leaders!
We are excited to announce that the Michigan 4-H Dog Agility manual has been updated! To see the current version of the manual, please visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/michigan_4_h_dog_agility_manual_4h1647

Significant updates:
The Closed Tunnel/Collapsed Tunnel/chute has been removed due to safety concerns. The standard tunnel is still acceptable in all levels!
Point penalties have been clarified and/or adjusted. Receiving outside assistance is now an automatic elimination.
Weave pole guidelines have been updated.
Score sheets are updated!

If you have questions on any of the changes, please reach out to Kat at [email protected]!

09/17/2024

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between service dogs, therapy animals, and emotional support animals? During the NEW Assistance Animals in Action six-week virtual SPIN club, we will take a deep dive into all things assistance animals. Learn more about how animals, especially dogs, can “lend a paw” to help people! Throughout this program, you’ll learn about the human-animal bond and the work of three types of assistance animals. Find out how they are trained, the amazing things they do, and the best ways to interact with these incredible animals.

Find the full details, including a link to register, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/assistance-animals-in-action-a-virtual-4-h-spin-club

09/10/2024

08/28/2024

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08/13/2024

Considering a Fall weekly, all county meeting to work on obedience, showmanship and rally. It would be in Eaton Rapids. Mainly for 4hers who are registered with any Mi club, who want to polish their teamwork with their dog...

It would be Tuesday eves, 6:30 (moving to 6 pm as days get shorter).

07/28/2024

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07/21/2024

2024 dogshow is in the books! Great job everyone!
Didnt get pics of all the kids doing their events... please share your pics in comments or pm them to me
Highlights include :
Hi Point overall- Joy Pulford and Jupiter
Top Showman - Clark Campbell and Emmy

Special thanks to
* Jennifer Haoxie for organizing the lunch
* Cambells for hauling and storing agility equip
* Sarah Griffith for preparing the awards
* Glenda and other 4H and Fair staff
* and to all the family and friends who came and supported our Dog Kids!

07/20/2024

Thanks to all who came put to help set up for dog show tomorrow! Managed to get a few pics!