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Dogs

Program Contact: Anji Scalf, 4-H Youth & Families Coordinator
(360) 379.5610 x 208 • anji.scalf@wsu.edu


4H dogs24-H Dog Club

Learning positive training and responsible care of dogs.

4H Dog Club provides a meaningful learning experience that relates to the raising, care and training of dogs. The project focus is developing the skills to care for and train dogs in a humane and positive manner. Club activities include weekly training sessions with a certified instructor, regular club meetings, special educational events,

canine-oriented community service projects and events, and hosting the dog barn at the annual Jefferson County Fair. In addition to learning about dogs, members develop and practice life skills of leadership, decision-making, public speaking, team work, organization, record keeping, sportsmanship, respect for others, and community service.

Any friendly dog (pure bred or mixed breed) can be used in 4-H. Most members have their own dog, but members who do not have a dog may borrow one for their project. Puppies must be at least four months old and have appropriate vaccinations.

Dog Project Curriculum


Washington State 4-H Dog Project

Washington State Guide to 4-H Showmanship

Washington State 4-H Agility Rules

Washington State 4-H Rally Rules

Guide to 4-H Dog Obedience Classes


Dog Care and Health


Helping Hands in Action:
Nov. 24, 2015: Recently spotted sewing at Jefferson County Library: Members of Wild Clovers Club who “were making dog training treat bags and leashes to sell at the Chimacum Craft Fair.

They want to earn money in hopes that they will be able to help repair the roof at the dog barn on the fair grounds.

They had to leave the fair on Friday this past year as the roof leaked badly when it rained.” -Meg Amos, Wild Clovers Leader


Wild Clovers Dog Club was featured in the PT Leader!

The article notes that, “The club raised $525 in funds through selling braided leashes and treats for dogs at the Chimacum Arts & Craft Fair in December.”  They donated this money to Olympic Mountain Pet Pals.  Thank you for your service to our community, Wild Clovers!

“Wild Clovers 4-H Dog Club has selected Olympic Mountain Pet Pals as its service project recipient for this year.

Each year the club chooses a service project to meet its 4-H requirements. This year the recipient is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of companion animals in Jefferson County.

The club raised $525 in funds through selling braided leashes and treats for dogs at the Chimacum Arts & Craft Fair in December.

Current members of the club are Sara Wiss, Ava Amos, Grace Yaley, Kim Pratt (of Pet Pals), Grace Wentzel, Emily Amos, Will Yaley, Chloe Lampert, Noah Holly and Hugh Wentzel.

Members are in second through 12th grade and live in Jefferson County. All members have their own dog, which they train and care for. Members spend the year working on community service projects and preparing for the Jefferson County Fair in August.”

(Compiled by Leader Staff Writer Katie Kowalski.)

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