4-H PetPALS Master Volunteer Leader Training Registration Deadline

Just a reminder that registrations are due by February 19 for the statewide 4-H PetPALS Master Volunteer Leader
Training. The statewide training is Saturday, March 6, at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. Older youth who want to serve as Teen Leaders in their 4-H PetPALS clubs may also attend this training. Please refer to the following web site for the 4-H PetPALS Master Volunteer Leader Job Description and Registration materials:  http://4hpetpals.osu.edu/ or email Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu.

County Dog Fun Matches

If your county/EERA hosts a 4-H Dog Fun Match, please send the date and fun match flyer to Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu. Fun match information then be posted at both: http://4hansci.osu.edu and http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/.

Ohio 4-H Dog Program on Facebook

A group called the Ohio 4-H Dog Program is on Facebook for anyone to join. Updates and events are posted there. Please encourage your advisors and youth involved in 4-H dog projects to become members of this group to get the latest information. Contact Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu for questions.

4-H Dog Rules and Other Info Posted

2010 State Fair 4-H Dog Rules, Score Sheets, Judging Guidelines, Obedience and Showmanship Regulations, Showmanship and You and Your Dog Interview Study Questions, State Fair Entry Forms, and other information is updated and posted at: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/. Agility rules will not be posted until approved by the United States Dog Agility Association, our sanctioning organization. All dog information will also be posted at http://4hansci.osu.edu by March 1. Contact Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu for questions.

Ohio 4-H Dog Expo

The Ohio 4-H Dog Expo registration form for youth to pre-register to save $5.00 is now posted at: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/. Dog Expo will be held April 17 at the Buckeye Ranch. Youth can register the day of the event, but will have to pay an additional $5.00. Pre-registration is due March 31. Contact Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu for questions.

Companion Animal Judging Day Info Posted

2010 Ohio State Fair Companion Animal Judging Day information is posted at:
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/. There you will find the Rules, Health Forms, Score Sheets, State Fair Entry Forms, and other information, including skillathon study materials. Contact Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu for questions.