Pages 2 - 8 Members’ Project Guide 9 Requirements for Dog/Member Teams 10 Achievement Day Requirements 11 - 12 Achievement Day & Exhibition Requirements 13 Canine Member Information Form 14 - 17 Topics for Study and Reports 18 Programs to Train 19 - 20 Outings & Guests CANINE LEADERS’ RESOURCE CANINE LEADERS’ Welcome Welcome to the 4-H Canine Project! Please read through this guide carefully, as it contains information and suggestions that are important for your project. 4-H leaders can obtain a Leader Project Guide and other resources from the PEI 4-H Office. Hopefully you, as a member, will “Learn to do by Doing” through hands-on activities that will encourage learning and enjoyment. If you have any questions, contact your District 4-H Officer or your 4-H project leader. 4-H YEAR COMPLETION You must complete You complete a project by: all of the listed completing the project Achievement Day requirements aspects in order to completing a communication project show at Fairs and completing a community project Exhibitions. completing an agriculture awareness project taking part in Achievement Day ACHIEVEMENT DAY REQUIREMENTS Preliminary Members *Complete at least five topics 25 *Demonstrate 8 of 11 required commands 50 *Display on one unit studied 25 (One display per member) 100 Marks Intermediate Members *Complete at least five topics 25 *Demonstrate ALL preliminary commands plus 50 any 6 of the required intermediate commands *Display on one unit studied 25 (One display per member) 100 Marks Advanced Members CANINE *Complete at least 5 topics 25 *Demonstrate ALL preliminary and intermediate 50 commands PLUS any 4 adv. Level exercises *Display on one unit studied 25 (One display per member) 100 Marks EXHIBITION REQUIREMENT Members show their dogs at the various 4-H fairs and exhibitions. Ages for 4-H members as of January 1st of the 4-H year: Junior: 9-11 years Check out the PEI 4-H Web Site Intermediate: 12-14 years www.pei4h.pe.ca 2 Achievement Day and Exhibition Requirements Preliminary Canine For preliminary canine, each handler/dog team must demonstrate 8 of the 11 listed exercises: Sit with Command Heel Sit and Stay: Handler to walk 2 meters away from the Left Turn dog and the dog must hold the stay for 10 seconds. Right Turn Down with Command About Turn Recall: the dog must come on recall and sit in front of Circle Left the handler. Circle Right Sit for examination: The dog must sit in the heel posi- tion Intermediate Canine To complete the requirements for Intermediate Canine, each handler/dog team must demonstrate proficiency in all 11 of the listed Preliminary exercises in addition to at least six of the following exercises Heel: slow Stand for examination: Handler must walk away and stand Heel: fast 2 meters in front of dog during the examination. Heel: figure eight Sit-Stay: 30 seconds U Turn Down-Stay: 60 seconds Automatic Sit at the halt command. Recall: With “Finish” to the heel position. Advanced Canine Advanced canine exercises should reflect the ability of the handler/dog team and should not be limiting in nature. For that reason, advanced exercises should be decided on individual team basis’, in conjunction with the leader. Each handler/dog team must demonstrate proficiency in all 18 of the listed Preliminary and Intermediate level exercises in addition to at least four advanced exercises. Examples of advanced exercises may include; Advanced Obedience exercises Sit and Stay: I minute St. John Ambulance Certification Down and Stay:3 minutes Canine Good Neighbour Certification Retrieving exercises Rally-O Obedience exercises Agility exercises Conformation Showmanship Doggy Tricks of any type Other NOtes Heel Position Stand for Examination Heel position can be used whether the dog is sitting, stand- The handler stands the dog for the judge to examine. The ing, lying down, or moving at heel. Heel means the dog judge will first give the order for examination. Then the han- should be in a straight alignment and facing the same dler will stand the dog and command and/or signal the dog direction as the handler. to stay. The handler will walk six feet in front of the dog, The dog should be close to the handler’s left leg without turn and face the dog. crowding. This permits the handler freedom of movement. The handler may choose the method for posing the dog, The area from the dog’s head to shoulder should be in line within a reasonable time limit, before giving the command with the handler’s left hip. and/or signal to stay. The judge will approach the dog from the front and will touch its head, back and hindquarters Praise only. The judge will then give the “back to your dog” com- Praise and petting are allowed between and after exer- mand. The handler will then return to the dog and stand in cises, but points may be deducted from the total score for a heel position. The dog must remain in standing position dog that is not under reasonable control while being without moving its feet until the judge says “Exercise fin- praised. A handler is not permitted to carry or offer ished”. The dog must show no shyness or resentment dur- food in the ring. ing this exercise. 3 Topics for study may include: How to choose a dog for your family Safety Around Dogs Wild dogs of the world How to be a good dog neighbour Evolution of dog from the wild to pets Dog Breed Study Veterinary knowledge Dog Jobs Canine Poisoning Dog Sports Normal Health Parameters Rescue dog association A sick dog Homemade dog treats Genetic disorders Dogs in Movies Canine Dentistry Dogs in literature Canine Nutrition Dog talk Canine First Aid Talk to your leader about what interests you! Displays may include: Pictures/posters with adequate information to explain your display topic. Physical objects such as first aid, dog food comparison display, dog house etc. Displays must be self explanatory, creative, neat and original. Displays will be judged on a basis of content and presentation. Keep chocolate candies out of your dog's reach. Chocolate can be fatal to dogs. Most dogs are color blind. They see everything as black, white, or gray. Puppies don't wag their tails until about 30 days after birth. The earliest recorded wag was observed in a 17-day-old puppy. Dogs cool themselves by panting. They only have sweat glands in the pads of their feet. HELPFUL RESOURCES! WHAT’S NORMAL FOR A HEALTHY Www.Ckc.ca www.canismajor.com/dog DOG www.dogplay.com www.superpuppy.com Temperature: Normal rectal temperature is 38—39 www.digitaldog.com degrees Celsius (It will be elevated if the dog is www.canineconcepts.co.uk excited or active). www.caws.org Breathing: 10-30 breaths per minute while resting. www.thebreedsofdogs.com Pulse: 70-103 beats per minute while resting. Book and Videos are available at the PEI 4-H Gums: Should be bright red. Office which can be borrowed for a two week Tongue: Bright pink and clean. Some breeds have loan period. To book these, call 368-4833 or a naturally dark tongue. drop by the PEI 4-H Office at 40 Enman Behaviour: A healthy dog will act lively and alert. Crescent, Charlottetown. Basic Dog Biscuits Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm chicken or meat broth. The 3 1/2 cup unbleached flour, richer this broth is, the better your dog will like the biscuits. Let 2 cup whole wheat flour, yeast broth mixture set 10 min. Then stir in flour mixture. Roll 1 cup cornmeal resulting dough out 1/4" thick. Cut dog biscuit shapes from 1/2 cup skim milk powder dough. Brush biscuits with egg wash. Bake on greased cookie 1 tablespoon (or 1 package) dry yeast sheets at 300* for 45 min. Then turn off oven and leave in over- 3 1/2 cups lukewarm chicken or meat broth night to finish hardening. Makes 60 medium-sized biscuits. 4 What is Normal for My Dog? (Complete this page when your dog is healthy.) Name of Dog ___________________ Date of Birth ___________________ Completed by _________________________________________ Temperature ____________________ Breathing _______________ breaths per minute at rest Pulse ___________________ beats per minute at rest Gums ___________________ colour Tongue ___________________ colour Clean ☐ Yes ☐ No Stool Well Formed ☐ Yes ☐No Weight ________________ Behaviour Lively and alert ________________________________________ Interested ________________________________________ Appetite ________________________________________ Temperament ________________________________________ Other Signs Condition of Coat _______________________________________ Condition of eyes ______________________________________ Nose (any discharge or sneezing) ___________________________ Other Comments ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Date Completed ________________ 5 PROJECT ENROLLMENT DIRECTORY From time to time throughout the 4-H year, you may wish to contact your leader(s) or another project member for one reason or another. Just fill in the information below, and you will have a handy Project Member - Project Leader Directory. MEMBERS’ NAMES E-MAIL PHONE NUMBER LEADER’S NAME E-MAIL PHONE NUMBER 6 PROJECT MEETINGS DIARY Most meetings will require at least six to eight project meetings to complete the project. MEETING DATE LOCATION TIME At this meeting, we ... 7 COMMUNITY PROJECT Each year you are encouraged to provide a service to your community as a 4-H member. This introduces you to the responsibilities of citizenship. You must participate in your club’s plan for a community project and you should have a role to play. Describe your involvement with your club’ community