Project Description – PDF

Volunteer Description – PDF

The dog care and training project teaches participants the care, training and production of dogs.

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 Texas
• 4-H Guide Dog Program, workshops associated with
• Texas 4-H Dog Show

RECORDBOOK CATEGORY

• Plants and Animals Open Category

PRINTED RESOURCES

• 4-H CCS- 6174, Complete Set of Dog Care Curriculum

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Breeder Trainer
• Vet. Tech
• Groomer
• Boarder Sales

WEB RESOURCES

• http://www.tx4hstatedogshow.com/ http://www.4hccsprojects.com/dog/

LIFE SKILLS TARGETED IN THE DOG CARE & TRAINING PROJECT

Head – Managing Resiliency Keeping Records Wise Use of Resources Goal Setting Head – Thinking Service Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving Decision Making Learning to Learn Heart – Relating Communication Cooperation Social Skills Heart – Caring Concern for Others Sharing Hands – Giving Community Service Volunteering Leadership Responsible citizenship Contributions to group Effort Hands – Working Marketable Skills Self-motivation Health – Being Self-esteem Self-responsibility Character Managing Feelings Self-discipline Health – Living Personal Safety