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The companion animal project teaches about the selection and care of a companion animal; the maintenance and production of companion animals; the responsibilities of having a companion animal; the importance of keeping accurate records; and the importance of citizenship, sportsmanship and cooperation.
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- Companion Animal Educational Presentation
- Texas 4-H Dog Show
- Educational activities vary from county to county
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Plants and Animals Open Category
PRINTED RESOURCES
- National 4-H Curriculum (www.n4hccs.org):
- Pets – Group Activity Helper’s Guide Pets
- 1 – Pet Pals Pets
- 2 – Scurrying Ahead
- Pets 3 – Scaling the Heights
- Cat 1 – Purr-fect Pals
- Cat 2 – Climbing Up!
- Cat 3 – Leaping Forward Cat Group Helper’s Guide
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Pet Sitter
- Animal Trainer
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary
- Pet Store Owner/Employee Pet Product Sales
| LIFE SKILLS TARGETED IN THE COMPANION ANIMAL PROJECT |
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