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4-H Companion Animal Update. Lucinda B. Miller Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Companion & Small Animal Programs. Companion Animal Definition. Animals that have a special relationship and association with humans Are partially or totally dependent on people
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4-H Companion Animal Update Lucinda B. Miller Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Companion & Small Animal Programs
Companion Animal Definition • Animals that have a special relationship and association with humans • Are partially or totally dependent on people • Live in close proximity of people • Bond with people • A step further than do exotic pets • Interact with their owners • Mutual or reciprocal action or influence between animal and owner Campbell, K.L., Corbin, J.E., Campbell, J.R. (2005). Companion animals: Their biology, care, health, and management. Pearson Prentice Hall, N.J.
Calendar • 4-H PetPALS Training • January 20, Jefferson County • February 24, Washington County • March 31, OSU • Dog Judges’ Seminar • January 28, OSU • Ohio 4-H Dog Expo • April 14, OSU
Calendar • Ohio State Fair Small Animals Day Judging Entry Deadline • June 20 – Entries sent to State Fair • Ohio State Fair Scholarship Application Deadline • July 1 – Entries sent to State Fair • Ohio State Fair Dog Show Entry Deadline • July 13 – Entries sent to State Fair • Ohio State Fair Agility Entry Deadline • July 18, 6:00 p.m.
Calendar • Ohio State Fair Dog Show Poster Contest Entry Deadline • July 13 – Posters sent to Lucinda Miller • Ohio State Fair Small Animals Day Judging • August 3, Youth Discovery Center • Ohio State Fair Agility Trial • August 4, Coliseum • Ohio State Fair Dog Show • August 6 – 10, Buckeye Building
Calendar • Ohio State Fair Dog Show Skillathons • August 6 – 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. • August 7 – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • August 8 – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • August 10 – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Dog Care Participants Only
Small Animal Projects • Cats • Purrr-fect Pals, No. 216 • Climbing Up, No. 217 • Cat Connections, No. 218 • Guinea Pigs, No. 215 • Pet Rabbits, No. 227 • Small Animals, No. 220 • Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice, Rats, Chinchillas, Hedgehogs, Ferrets • Reptiles & Amphibians, No. 365.13
State Fair Dog Show Overview • Youth must enroll in correct classes to show • Obedience Training – Beginning, No. 206 • Sub-novice and Novice • Obedience Training – Advanced, No. 207 • Grad Novice, Open, Grad Open, Utility, Brace, Team • Grooming & Handling, No. 204 • Dog Care, No. 200 • Assistance Dogs, 365.08 • Agility, Drill Team, Rally • Projects 204, 206, or 207
Youth (or immediate family as defined in rules) must own project dog(s) • Only junior fair exhibitor may show dog at any type of show on or after April 1, 2007 • Two youth cannot share same dog for State Fair competition • Youth cannot lease dog for State Fair competition • Dogs competing in Agility must be 18 months old • Dogs must be 6 months old by State Fair show dates, August 6 – 10 • Dogs must meet health requirements outlined in 2007 State Fair rules
Dog Show Entries • One youth may enter any number of project dogs in Agility • Assistance Dogs can only be shown in Assistance Dog class • Youth showing Assistance Dogs can show other project dog(s) • Youth showing in Dog Care CANNOT show same or any other dog
Youth may show more than one project dog (with exception of Dog Care) • In multiple levels of Obedience • Same or different project dog in Grooming & Handling (showmanship) • Same or different project dog in Drill Team, Brace, Team, and Rally • Two project dogs per Rally class
Entry Process Classes August 6 - 10 • Enter directly to State Fair Entry Dept. by July 13 • Can enter any classes eligible for • Entry fee = $2.00 per dog per class • Late fees will apply • Entry Dept. will send out passes, etc. to each exhibitor
Poster Entries • No limits on entries from counties • Youth must complete entry form • Educators make sure posters are eligible • Educators sign entry form • Youth responsible for sending entry form and poster to Lucinda Miller at OSU Extension Center at Piketon by July 13
Agility • Entry deadline Wednesday, July 18, 6:00 p.m. • Junior handler/dog teams must be registered with USDAA Jr. Handler Program • Agility Trial, Saturday, August 4, Coliseum • Measuring at 8:30 a.m./ Judging at 10:00 a.m. • Two $500.00 State Fair Dog Scholarships Scholarships
4-H PetPALS • Intergenerational program • Utilizes the human-animal bond • Volunteers teach youth • Youth socialize and train pets for AAA visits • Youth learn skills to interact with seniors • Enhances intergenerational relations • Youth give to the community
Questions? Lucinda B. Miller miller78@ag.osu.edu 740.226.5671, ext. 152 740.708.0359 (cell) http://southcenters.osu.edu/4h/ 12/12/06