ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK REQUIRED…Please note that this registration DOES NOT replace the 4-H ZSuite member enrollment or the REQUIRED paper registrations.

ALL paperwork will need to be returned to the Extension Office by April 8

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ALL 4-H members must complete the QAEC/Quality Assurance and Ethics Certification ONE time during their 4-H Career including the the additional  "Dog & Cat" section.

See 2024 Dog packet with required forms for more information

Classes will be offered on Wednesdays ONLY. Classes will be assigned based on experience level and number of members registered and as such, can not be predetermined at this time.  

• Obedience 
• Showmanship 
• NOTE: Rally will be offered as an optional clinic with no additional charge. 

McHenry County 4-H Dog Obedience class descriptions:

Obedience exercises for ALL classes are based on AKC obedience regulations. 

• Beginner Novice 1 – This class is for inexperienced dogs and handlers. No dog or handler may repeat this class.
• Beginner Novice 2  - This is for experienced dogs and handlers. Dogs that are repeating Beginner Novice would be in this class as would new dogs with experienced handlers
• Pre Novice - This class is for dogs that have successfully completed Beginner Novice 1 or 2 or at the discretion of the instructor. Dogs that repeat this class are not eligible for state competition.
• Novice 1 & 2 - This class is for dogs that have successfully completed Pre-Novice or at the discretion of the instructor. Dogs that repeat this class are not eligible for state competition. 
• Graduate Novice - This class is for dogs that have successfully completed Novice or at the discretion of the instructor. Handlers in this class will learn how to correctly choose a dumbbell for their dog, how to measure their dog at the withers, know their dog’s height for jumping and be familiar with the rules and regulations.

RALLY-O will be offered as an optional clinic with no additional charge in place class. 
Rally signs will be used for both Beginner Novice 1 and 2 as stated in AKC rules and regulations.

• Rally Novice: 10-15 signs are used (not including start and finish). 3-7 of the signs must be “stationary” sings. Performed on leash.
• Rally Intermediate: 12-17 signs are used (not including start and finish). 3-7 of the signs must be “stationary” signs. At least 3 “advanced” signs. Performed on leash. 

Showmanship Classes

• Novice Showmanship Junior-Exhibitors ages 8-13 as of Sept. 1, 2023
• Novice Showmanship Senior-Exhibitors ages 14-19 as of Sept. 1, 2023
• Open Showmanship Junior- Exhibitors ages 8-13 as of Sept. 1, 2023
• Open showmanship Senior-Exhibitors ages 14-18 as of Sept. 1, 2023

Contact 4-H Dog Program coordinator, Ashley Emmert, ashleyemmert536@yahoo.com or Lisa Lillie, lapdogs31@gmail.com if you have a question as to which class you should register or to answer questions specifically about the Dog program.

Registration fees:

In order to participate in the 4-H Dog program, participants MUST become a 4-H member. The annual 4-H member fee is $20, if you are not a current 4-H member, please enroll in the DOG SPIN Club at https://4h.zsuite.org. See the Welcome to 4-H ZSuite enrollment for instructions on how to join 4-H. 
 

In addition to the annual membership fee, the required cost for dog activities which includes equipment, mats, and any additional materials 

• $25.00 if enrolled in ONE class: Obedience or Showmanship Class 
• $45.00 if enrolled in TWO classes with the same dog

NO REFUNDS after the first class has begun.

If you are unable to pay the fee and need financial assistance, please contact one of the Instructors.

Dog packet packet with required forms 

Please complete and submit ONLY those forms that apply below.  One member per form. 

• 4–H DOG CLASS REGISTRATION - OBEDIENCE
• 4–H DOG CLASS REGISTRATION - SHOWMANSHIP
• Confidential Behavior Profile - REQUIRED for ALL
• Certificate of Ownership - To be used only with non-registered and mixed breed dogs
• Illinois 4-H Dog Lease - For members using a dog that they do not own
• PERMISSION TO TRAIN DOG - For individuals training a dog owned by someone outside of their family 
• NON 4–H DOG CLASS REGISTRATION - For members taking classes at another pre-approved training facility.   

Dog Forms can be uploaded HERE for you convenience

Click the following link to learn more about the Illinois 4-H Dog Project  
Click the following link to find out more about the Illinois 4-H Dog Show
Click the following link to see all  Illinois 4-H Projects
CLICK HERE to download the AKC Rules and Regulations. 

If you have questions about the 4-H program, please contact Michele Aavang at the Extension office at 815-338-3737 or maavang@illinois.edu

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