Licking County Canine King/Queen & Puppy Prince/Princess Contest Application – Entry Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2020. Entries MUST be mailed to: Deb Dunlap, 484 Courtney Drive, Newark, OH 43055. (No late entries accepted)
Dogs
Dog Training Videos Available
Happy Tails 4-H Club Trick Dog Video Presentation
Obedience and Showmanship Videos
These videos created by Kayla Miller, Fulton County 4-H Educator, detail what is expected in different levels for 4-H Obedience and Showmanship Disciplines.
Obedience: https://youtu.be/Gy6_trEbkOs
Showmanship: https://youtu.be/UwjFUBdAqO8
AKC Rally and Obedience Videos/Virtual Rally Novice Test Pilot Program
4-H Virtual Fun Show Opportunity!
The Paw Pals’ 4-H Club in Butler County has created an online Virtual Fun Show allowing members to continue being motivated to work with their dogs and have a show experience. This is a great opportunity for 4-H dog project members! Show #2 will go live Monday, May 11, 2020 at 9:00am. Entries close Wednesday, May 20 at 11:59pm. Scores will be posted by Sunday, May 24, after 12:00pm. Ohio 4-H dog show judges are judging these virtual shows. Click HERE for more information and the show bill.
Licking County 4-H Royalty Updates
Licking County Canine King/Queen & Puppy Prince/Princess Contest Application – UPDATED 4.8.20 – Entry Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2020. Entries MUST be mailed to: Deb Dunlap, 484 Courtney Drive, Newark, OH 43055. (No late entries accepted)
Licking County Family & Consumer Sciences Queen/Princess Contest Application – UPDATED 4.8.20 – Applications due by May 1, 2020. All entries should be submitted to: OSU Extension – Licking County Office, 771 E. Main Street, Suite 103, Newark, OH 43055.
Licking County Goat King & Queen Contest Application – UPDATED 4.8.20 – Entries due no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Mail entries to Lori Lee, 18355 Utica Road, Utica, OH 43080.
Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council Queen/King & Princess/Prince Royalty Rules & Application – UPDATED 4.8.20 – Please refer to the application for list of dates and rules/requirements. – Additional Resources (made available during the Informational Meeting).
Licking County Pork Industry Queen / Princess Contest Application and Guidelines – UPDATED 4.8.20 – Entry Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Mail entry to: Kelsey McLaughlin, 5691 Sunnyside Road, Granville, OH 43023
Licking County Poultry Royalty Contest Application – UPDATED 4.8.20 – Check Back for Updated Information – Entry Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2020. Mail application to: Sarah Henry 11413 Blue Jay Road, Newark, OH 43056
Licking County Rabbit Royalty Contest Application – UPDATED 4.8.20 – Entry Deadline: Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Mail applications to: Sonia Tilley, 10630 Baker Road, St. Louisville, OH 43071.
Licking County 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador – UPDATED 4.9.20 – Application Entry Deadline: Wednesday, May 1, 2020 – Mail completed entry to: LCSS Ambassador, c/o Jennifer Imbody, 12893 Rocky Fork Road, St. Louisville, OH 43071.
AKC Virtual Trick Dog Testing for 4-H Members
AKC is offering virtual trick dog testing for 4-H members. This is a great opportunity for 4-H’ers and their dogs to work as a team learning and showcasing their tricks. Information about this opportunity can be found on the Ohio 4-H Dog Resources page here.
Ohio 4-H Dog Expo
Ohio 4-H Dog Expo, April 27, Clark County Fairgrounds
Registration postmark deadline: April 15
What is Ohio 4-H Dog Expo? Dog Expo is an opportunity for 4-H members (AND their dogs) to learn skills to help them be more successful with their 4-H dog projects. Teamwork between the 4-H member and their dog is emphasized throughout the sessions. Dog Expo is open to all 4-H dog project members and their dogs, whether this is their first year or they have been taking dogs for several years. Experienced 4-H dog volunteers and resource people will be present to help 4-H members. Dog project members are welcome to attend at no cost if they are not bringing a dog. Dog advisors are welcome to attend without dogs at no cost.
When is Ohio 4-H Dog Expo? Dog Expo will be on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am-2:30pm.
Where will Ohio 4-H Dog Expo be held? Dog Expo will be held at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45505. There will be several buildings devoted to the different sessions. Registration will be in the Youth Building.
What is the cost? 4-H’ers can come for half a day or all day. It will cost each 4-H’er $10.00 to participate for half a day, and $20.00 to participate for a full day’s worth of sessions with their dogs. You MUST pre-register. There are NO same-day registrations. We will NOT accept walk-ins. ONLY the 4-H member may bring their dog. Puppies under 6 months old are not allowed. Other dogs are not permitted on the grounds. Advisors can attend for free, as well as parents and siblings. Advisors and 4-H members attending without dogs need not pre-register.
When is Registration due? Registrations must be postmarked by Monday, April 15. You must send your money along with the registration form to the address at the bottom of the form. You can download the information and registration form at www.go.osu.edu/calendardogs by clicking on the link corresponding to the April 15 and April 27 dates.
Who should I contact? For general questions, please contact either Lucinda Miller, Extension Specialist, 4-H, at miller.78@osu.edu, 614.292.7453, or Jennifer Newell, State 4-H Dog Advisory Committee at NewellFarmJenn@gmail.com. Registrations must be sent to Jennifer Newell (address on registration form) by the postmark deadline.
2019 Canine Royalty Application
The application for the 2019 Canine King/Queen and Puppy Prince/Princess is now available. Applications are due by Friday, June 7, 2019 to the address listed on the application.
2019 Ohio 4-H Animal Science Calendar of Events
2019 State 4-H Animal Sciences (Livestock, Companion, and Small Animals) Event Calendar is now available on the Ohio 4-H website. It will be updated as needed. Please pay attention to the “Last Update” date to ensure you have the most recently updated copy.
Dog Handling Clinic
The Clermont County Kennel Club invites 4-H dog handlers to a handling clinic and behind the scenes show tour at their Weekend in Wilmington, October 19-20. See the flyer below for information.
Ohio State Fair Skillathon Opportunities
4-H and FFA youth can show what they know about 9 different animal species through 10 skillathon events during the Ohio State Fair (see the schedule below). Skillathons are free, registration is the day of the event (an adult must accompany the youth), youth can come anytime between the hours listed, and youth do not have to be a state fair exhibitor or be enrolled in an animal project in order to complete. Youth vying for the Outstanding Market Exhibitor (OME) award for goat, sheep, poultry, swine, and beef must participate in the Skillathon, showmanship, and live animal show in order to qualify. Rules, study resources (including the station topics for each species), and other information are available at: go.osu.edu/osfskillathons
| Friday, 7/20 from Noon-5:00pm | GOAT SKILLATHON | Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor) |
| Tuesday, 7/24 from 9:00am-2:00pm | SHEEP SKILLATHON | Brown Arena Wool Room |
| Wednesday, 7/25 from 9:00am-2:00pm | HORSE SKILLATHON | Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor) |
| Thursday, 7/26 from 3:00-6:30pm | DAIRY SKILLATHON 1 | Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor) |
| Tuesday, 7/31 from 9:00am-3:00pm | DOG SKILLATHON | Buckeye Sports Center (north end) |
| Wednesday, 8/1 from 1:30-5:00pm | DAIRY SKILLATHON 2 | Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor) |
| Wednesday, 8/1 from 4:00-7:30pm | POULTRY SKILLATHON | Rabbit/Poultry Pavilion |
| Thursday, 8/2 from 8:00am-1:00pm | SWINE SKILLATHON | Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor) |
| Thursday, 8/2 from 4:00-7:00pm | BEEF SKILLATHON | Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor) |
| Friday, 8/3 from 8am-Noon | RABBIT SKILLATHON | Rabbit/Poultry Pavilion |