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4-H Dog Project

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Program Contact

Amy Alder, 4-H Program Manager
Phone Number509-962-7565 Email Address • amy.alder@wsu.edu

This project area includes training dogs both as house pets and training service dogs.

Objectives

Dog Care and Training

  • Exercise responsible pet care and ownership
  • Practice methods of dog obedience training
  • Recognize characteristics of dogs
  • Study care, nutrition, health, breeding, and anatomy

4-H Dog Curriculum

C0794E – Dog Record

C1084E – Rabies Vaccination Certificate

C1140E – All Washington State 4-H Dog Obedience Program Score Sheets

C1106E – Guidelines for Judging the WA State 4-H Dog Obedience Program

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Helpful Resources

PetPALS Dog Behaviors – Ohio State University Extension, 4-H PetPALS

PetPALS Stress in Animals – Ohio State University Extension, 4-H PetPALS

State Dog Project Area Resources
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