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Dog 4-H project

Information and forms used in the Clackamas County 4-H Dog Program

Clackamas County 4-H Dog Committee Information flyer

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Clackamas County 4-H Dog Leaders Committee

Leaders, parents and youth members who have an interest in the Clackamas County 4-H Dog project are encouraged to attend monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month (except August, September, and December) at the Extension Office in Oregon City at 7:00 pm.

This committee is responsible for planning and implementing educational opportunities and events, fundraising for awards and scholarships, and managing 4-H Dog Fair for the Dog project members in Clackamas County.

2020 Committee Officers:

  • Tamara Driver, Co-Superintendent
  • Paula Watkins, Secretary
  • Vicki Litke, Treasurer and Co-Superintendent

Upcoming Events

Dec 3

4-H Horse Judging & Hippology Contests

8:00 am - 4:00 pm Canby, OR
Dec 10

4-H Ranch Horse Cow Clinic

Canby, OR
Jan 20

4-H Ranch Horse Cow Clinic

12:00 am - 11:59 pm Canby, OR
Jan 27

Clackamas County 4-H Horse Bowl Contest

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Canby, OR

Dog Project Resources

Dog Bowl study materials

This is an opportunity for 4-H dog members to test your knowledge. We recommend you review and study these resources before participating:

Fair resources

Dog Pre-fair - June 10, 2023

Clackamas County 4-H Dog youth practice Showmanship, Obedience and Rally Contests to hone their skills and prepare for County Fair in July. Youth MUST participate in Pre-fair to be eligible to participate in Dog Fair.

Dog Fair: July 22, 2023

Clackamas County 4-H Dog Fair includes Showmanship, Obedience, and Rally Contests for 4-H youth members, ages 9 - 18 years old. Intermediate and Senior youth participants who earn a blue ribbon can qualify for Oregon State 4-H Dog Fair.

  • 2023 4-H Fair Entry Instructions: Guide to 2023 Clackamas County 4-H Youth Fair entry for leaders, families, and members.
  • 2023 Dog 4-H Fair Book: Complete list of classes, schedules and information about Clackamas County 4-H Dog Fair 2023
  • County Fair Links: This is where you'll find the required Animal Forms as well as other online links for 2023 4-H Fairs.
  • Dog State Fair Application: Youth who are interested in participating in State Fair must fill out this form and submit it at Clackamas County Dog 4-H Fair in July.
  • Junior Superintendent Position Description: Read this before applying! Junior Superintendents are a valuable part of our fair management team. They have duties to perform before, during, and after fair.

Dog Judging

Showmanship and judging scenario contests.

April 15, 2023

  • 2023 Dog Judging Workshop: Youth learn and practice their judging skills at this people-only event (please keep your dogs at home). This year we will be working on: • Group Judging of a 4-H Obedience class. • Dog 4-H Knowledge and Skills • Oral Reasons Pre-registration is required
  • 4-H Dog Judging 2020 Clinic Recording: Recording of Clackamas County 4-H Dog Judging Clinic presented on Zoom. Tamara Driver teaches judging techniques and tips.

Dog Clinic

Educational event held every May for youth and their animal to learn and practice working together on showmanship, obedience and rally.

May 20, 2023

Pre-registration is required. Information and registration form will be available in April.

Advancement awards

  • Bronze Award: Information and forms for the dog project Bronze Award.
  • Gold Award: Information and forms for the dog project Gold Award.
  • Silver Award: Information and forms for the dog project Silver Award.

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