Kentucky 4-H Dog Program
Overview
The Kentucky 4-H Dog Program encourages youth to develop character, self-esteem, discipline, and responsibility. The dog serves as a tool in the growth of each individual.
Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts: mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. This event fosters mastery by learning about dog breeds, anatomy, conformation, care, management, and handling, belonging by interacting with youth from their county and counties across the state, independence by demonstrating responsible dog ownership, generosity by participating in community service such as pet food drives. Contact your county extension office for more information (link).
Curriculum and Resources
- National 4-H Curriculum
- Ohio State University Extension Curriculum
- Kentucky 4-H Dog Program Rule Book and Guide (2021-22)
Forms
- Kentucky 4-H Dog Health Form
- Kentucky 4-H Dog Eligibility Form
- Certificate of Veterinary Inspection(CVI) (available from veterinarian)
- Personal Information & Enrollment Form (PIEF)
Events/Activities
State Events
- Program Year 2021-2022 Flyer
- 2021 Fall Virtual Event
- Dog Bowl and Skillathon
- Camp Canine
- State Dog Show
- Dog Poster - click here to view the State Fair Catalog for additional information. Click here to view the scoresheets for the Dog Poster Contest.
- Dog Volunteer Certification
- Dog Logo Contest
Additional Information
- Videos
- Danish System (State 4-H Office)
- DIY Dog Toy (Grayson Co 4-H)
- DIY Dog Toy (Greenup Co 4-H) and Instructions (State 4-H)
- DIY Paracord Leash Video and Instructions (Campbell Co 4-H)
- Homemade Dog Treats (Breckinridge Co 4-H)
- Painting with Your Pup (Anderson Co 4-H)
State Contact: Ashley Osborne | ashley.osborne@uky.edu| 859-218-0986