Dog
In the Dog project, provide complete care for a purebred or crossbred dog for at least 90 days, including obedience training and/or showing your animal. You will keep complete records on the costs of feeding and caring for a dog.
Project Requirements | pdf |
Some counties may have additional requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or county extension office to learn more.
Member Materials
- 4-H Animal Project Record Book | doc | pdf |
- 4-H Involvement Report | doc | pdf |
- 4-H Permanent Individual Animal Record for each project animal | pdf |
Optional Supporting Materials
- Wiggles ‘n’ Wags, Level 1 (#72491)*
- Canine Connection, Level 2 (#72492)*
- Leading the Pack, Level 3 (#72493)*
- Dog Helper’s Guide (#72494)*
- Dog Resource Handbook (Ohio)*
Dog, Non-Animal
In completing one or more project levels in Non-Animal Dog, you can benefit from many aspects of an animal project without actually owning the animal. Learn about different breeds, your responsibilities as a dog owner, and how to select, care for, and feed a dog.Project Requirements | pdf |
Some counties may have additional requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or county extension office to learn more.
Member Materials
- Wiggles ‘n’ Wags, Level 1 (#72491)*
- Canine Connection, Level 2 (#72492)*
- Leading the Pack, Level 3 (#72493)*
- 4-H Project Record Book | doc | pdf |
- 4-H Involvement Report | doc | pdf |
Leader Materials
- Dog Helper’s Guide (#72494)*
Optional Supporting Materials
- Dog Resource Handbook (Ohio)*
*Available through your county extension office.

