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Medina County 4‐H Dog Program
Here are some basics all dog program participants need to know about
County‐wide training practices held at Medina Kennel Club…
All county‐wide 4‐H dog practices will be held at the Medina Kennel Club building located at
6840 Lake Rd., Medina, OH 44256.
All 4‐H dog practices will not begin prior to 7:45PM. There are classes in session until 7:30PM. Please do
NOT enter the building until after 7:40PM to allow the previous class to exit the building without
congestion. Please remember to sign in at the desk immediately upon arrival each time!
All dogs must arrive and remain on‐lead at all times both inside and outside the building.
FLEXI/RETRACTABLE LEADS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE MEDINA KENNEL CLUB GROUNDS!
Please immediately pick up after your dog! All accidents that occur indoors should be bagged and
taken outdoors to the dumpster; please do not leave poop in ANY indoor garbage can or bucket!!
All 4‐Hers must have a 4‐H Permission to Participate form and Medina Kennel Club Dog Class
Application form on file at the Medina Kennel Club to participate in any dog‐related activities on
the Medina Kennel Club property. Each dog participating in the 2020 Medina County 4‐H Dog
Program must also have a 2020 MEDINA County Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination Certificate
on file at the Medina County 4‐H Extension Office.
Medina Kennel Club kindly gifts the Medina County 4‐H Dog Program participants the use of their
facilities; please show respect by treating the building and property kindly: clean up after yourself and
your dog, keep your dog’s nails appropriately trimmed to prevent damage to the flooring and keep your
dog well‐groomed to reduce the amount of hair that accumulates in the building.
A parent or guardian must remain in the building with their child during any practice sessions.
Waiting outdoors or in your vehicle or dropping your child up to be picked up later is not allowed.
Reactive dogs (dogs that bark and lunge at other dogs or people) should enter the building with the
assistance of an advisor or trainer to ensure all dogs and handlers stay safe. If your dog requires
assistance entering the building, please leave your dog in your vehicle while you or your parent alerts an
advisor or trainer of your needs. Please do not be embarrassed if you and your dog require this special
assistance; we are here to help you train through such situations and improve the communication between
you and your dog. We’re always happy to assist you!
Additional
Training Information
for ALL 4‐Hers
Looking for additional practice? ►Additional Showmanship practice is available on Tuesday evenings at Medina Kennel Club at 6:30PM.
This practice is alongside actual show dogs and their adult handlers; please be respectful of these other
class participants by respecting their space, controlling your dog, working hard and asking questions as
needed. There is no charge for 4‐H members to participate in this “run thru” and class is on a drop‐in basis,
no advanced registration needed.
►Medina Kennel Club also regularly hosts AKC B Matches at their facility. These are great opportunities for
Showmanship participants to get some “real” ring experience, so don’t forget to look the part and dress
appropriately for the show. Each event has a morning Match and an afternoon Match, so two chances to
practice with your dog. As always, Junior Showmanship entries at Medina Kennel Club are FREE! Advanced
registration is encouraged, but day‐of entries are also taken. Visit
http://medinakennelclub.weebly.com/puppy‐matches.html for dates, times and registration forms.
►Additional Obedience, Rally and Agility practice is available via various classes (typically 6‐week sessions)
offered at Medina Kennel Club throughout the week. Please visit the Medina Kennel Club website for
classes, dates and times: www.medinakennelclub.weebly.com.
►All classes and run‐thrus offered at Medina Kennel Club are FREE to active Medina County 4‐H
members! Classes offered at other area clubs and training centers may be available at discounted prices;
inquire directly with the club/facility you’re interested in attending for more information.
What should you bring with you to each class? A tired dog – Play hard, go for a walk or otherwise burn some of your dog’s energy off before you come to
class. A tired dog is more willing and able to learn and not just wanting to engage with the other dogs.
Lots of yummy treats – Remember to bring lots of soft, tasty, small treats (cut up bit of a cheese stick or
hotdog or purchase small/mini commercial training treats); do not bring your dog’s kibble, dry or crumbly
cookies/biscuits/treats, as these are not as rewarding and make a mess of the floor which is distracting to
other dogs in class. Make sure your treats are small and quick for your dog to swallow; large treats don’t
mean better treats to your dog and also tend to make a mess on the floor. Hint: a training belt or treat
pouch is a useful item to help keep your treats close‐at‐hand during training sessions.
A good attitude – Only work with your dog if you can get happy, have a cheerful voice and encourage your
dog to work with you. Those found over‐correcting, harshly‐disciplining or abusing their dog will be issued a
warning; multiple warnings may result in disqualification from competition at this year’s Fair.
Appropriate footwear – Only closed‐toe, rubber‐sole shoes are allowed while working your dog; no dress
shoes, sandals, flip‐flops or other hazardous footwear is allowed. If you accidentally forget to change shoes
and arrive in inappropriate footwear, you will be allowed to sit quietly and observe class but you will not be
allowed to actively work your dog in class.
Appropriate equipment – Leashes should be made of leather, cotton or nylon (no metal/chain leads and
Flexi or retractable leads are never permitted on the Medina Kennel Club grounds). Collars should be flat
buckle‐style, combination/martingale‐style or a training collar (training collars are only allowed to be used
by those familiar with working correctly with this type of collar); harnesses and headcollars are not allowed
without specific permission from a 4‐H advisor or trainer; prong collars and e‐collars are never permitted.
>>First time members in Showmanship, please see Teresa for assistance prior to purchasing any new
equipment; we have donated equipment and may have something that will work for you and your dog.
Patience – Remember to bring patience with you each week. Did you know it takes humans 3 weeks of
repetition to form a new “habit”, but for dogs, it takes them SIX weeks to form a new habit (learn a new
skill)? Trying to train a new skill just a few weeks before Fair doesn’t work well; start early and practice
often and Fair will be much more successful for you and more enjoyable for your dog!
Poopy Bags – Don’t forget to always have a poopy bag with you so you’re always prepared to clean up
after your dog! Spare poopy bags are always available at various locations throughout the Medina Kennel
Club grounds.
Set‐up an at‐home training schedule and stick to it! Remembering that dogs take at least six weeks of regular practice to learn a new skill, it is important to
make an at‐home training schedule and even more important to stick to it. Just like us, dogs need to
practice new skills every day to learn them well. Daily practice is a must but when first learning a new skill,
dogs actually have a special training pattern/schedule that helps them learn that new skill even faster…
Day 1 – Practice the new skill 4 times in a row; repeat this 3 more times for a total of 4 practice sessions for
the day but spread your practice sessions out throughout the day; that’s it, don’t do any more than these 4
mini sessions today.
Day 2 – Again, practice the new skill 4 successful times in a row and as 4 separate, short practice sessions
throughout the day.
Day 3 – Repeat the pattern of practicing 4 successful repetitions during your 4 mini training sessions
throughout the day.
Day 4 – This is the last repetition day; repeat the exercise 4 successful times during your 4 mini training
sessions throughout the day.
Day 5 and beyond – You can now reduce your practice as needed, but remember to visit each skill at least
once every day. For harder skills or ones that your dog is having difficulties with, remember to continue
practicing those at least twice daily until your dog shows improvement and better mastery of the new skill.
Appropriate Equipment
for 4‐H Dogs
and Their Handlers
Collars used for Obedience, Rally & Agility
“Buckle” style collar with plastic snap closure Traditional “buckle” style collar
Additional Collars used for Obedience & Rally (not acceptable for Agility)
“Martingale” style collar
“Combination Martingale” style collar
(Chain) “Training” collar
Only 4‐Hers familiar with working their dog in this type of training
equipment should utilize this collar.
Leads used for Obedience, Rally & Agility
6’ or 4’ Leather lead (6’ is preferable) 6’ or 4’ Cotton or Nylon lead (6’ is preferable)
Collars and Leads NOT Allowed
“Prong” collars “Electronic” collars or “E‐collars”
“Chain” Leads
“Retractable” style (Flexi) leads
Collars/Leads used for Showmanship
Equipment used for Showmanship vary depending on type of dog, control needed by handler, handler’s
preferences and many other factors. Please allow our advisors and trainers assist you in trying various types
of equipment before committing to a particular style. Often leads are purchased because they are pretty
but ultimately are cumbersome, distracting or difficult‐to‐use for the 4‐Her. Show collars/leads should be
functional first, stylish second. These are a few examples of common show collars/leads:
The “Show Lead” shown here is a basic The “Spinner Lead” shown here is the
combination collar/lead that slips on & off “Show Lead” shown to the left with some
easily and utilizes a clip to cinch the collar added features: a “spinner” attachment
small enough to fit the dog’s neck. between the collar and the lead which
prevents the lead from
twisting if/when the dogs
turns around and a wide
throatlatch piece that helps
protect the delicate tracheal
tissues of toy breeds.
The “Snap Lead” is a basic
show leash with a
microsnap (the snap
attachment finer/smaller
The “Loop Lead” shown here is a combination than a normal lead’s snap) and attaches
collar/lead that cinches as tension is applied to to a collar of the handler’s choosing (slip,
the lead to prevent the dog from backing out chain, etc.)
of the collar (A common name for these is a
“kennel” style lead.)
◄ This is a combination martingale style show collar/lead. This style of collar
cinches as tension is applied to the lead to prevent the dog from backing out of the
collar. This style is commonly used for small dogs that do not require much physical
control from the handler.
This is a swedge‐on lead
►
(note there is no snap attachment)
with a hexlink or snake chain
training collar. This is commonly
used for larger dogs that require more physical control from the
handler.
◄ As an alternative to the hexlink or snake chain training collar shown above, slip collars come
in a variety of materials (such as leather, cotton or nylon), numerous sizes and nearly endless colours.
Fun Extras for
Medina County
4‐H Dog Program
Participants!
Ohio State 4‐H Dog Bowl Contest
The primary objective of the Dog Bowl Contest is to provide an opportunity for youth involved in 4‐H dog
projects to demonstrate their knowledge of canine‐related subject matter in a competitive setting where
attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. The Dog Bowl Contest should provide an educational experience
for both participants and spectators.
Dog Bowl Teams are divided by age:
o Junior: 4‐H ages (age on Jan 1st of the current year) 8‐13
o Senior: 4‐H ages 14‐18
Each county may enter two (2) Junior and two (2) Senior Teams
A team is comprised of four (4) or five (5) contestants; one team member will be designated as the alternate
if five contestants are entered.
Teams of three (3) will be permitted the day of the contest if a 4th team member is unable to participate.
Teams of three are not eligible for team bonuses.
A junior individual may compete on a senior team; however, once a junior does compete as a senior, he/she
may never move back to competing as a junior on a junior team.
Teams of three (3) will be permitted the day of the contest if a 4th team member is unable to participate.
Teams of three are not eligible for team bonuses.
The Ohio State 4‐H Dog Bowl Contest will be held Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau
4‐H Center, Columbus, OH.
To join the Medina County 4‐H Dog Bowl Teams, please notify Teresa West‐Holmes by April 21st.
Practices for 4‐H Dog Bowl are held from 5:15PM‐5:45PM at the Medina Kennel Club building the first and
third Sundays of every month.
Check the Medina County 4‐H Dog Program Facebook page for cancellations or additional practice dates.
Ohio State 4‐H Dog Drill Team
The primary objective of the Dog Drill Team is to provide an opportunity for youth involved in 4‐H dog
projects to demonstrate their abilities in canine‐obedience in a competitive setting where attitudes of
friendliness and fairness prevail. The Dog Drill Team Contest should provide an educational experience for
both participants and spectators.
Please visit ohio4h.org/dog resources for show rules and requirements. Contact Teresa West‐Holmes at for
any questions.
To join the Medina County 4‐H Dog Drill Teams, please notify Teresa West‐Holmes by March 24st. You must
be in the 4‐H dog program for 2 or more years.
Practices for 4‐H Medina County Dog Drill Team are held from 8:00‐8:30 pm, at the Medina Kennel Club
building the first and third Sundays of every month.
Check the Medina County 4‐H Dog Program Facebook page for cancellations or additional practice dates.
This year’s theme is Mission Impossible.
Judging will be held at Ohio State Fair on Monday August 3, 2020.
Medina County 4‐H Canine Royal Court
Applicants must be active member in Medina County 4‐H Dog Program
Applicants ages 14‐18 may enter the Canine King or Canine Queen contest
Applicants ages 8‐13 may enter the Puppy Prince or Puppy Princess contest
Applications must be submitted to Lorna Webb on or before Monday, July 8, 2019 by 8:00 pm.
Interviews date will be Monday July 15th starting at 6:00 pm, at Medina Kennel Club building during the
Medina County 4‐H Pre‐Fair Dog Show.
The Medina County 4‐H Canine Royal Court winners will be crowned at the Medina 4‐H Dog Show Awards
Presentation.
Questions or for a Medina County 4‐H Canine Royal Court application, please contact Lorna Webb.
Medina County 4‐H Varsity Letter (New for 2019)
Applicants must be active member in Medina County 4‐H Dog Program
Applicants must meet all Varsity Letter requirements during their 8th grade‐12 grade school years.
Applications must be submitted to Sharon Schuster by Monday, July 27, 2020 to be recognized at this year’s
dog show. You may bring them to the kennel club or email to [email protected]
The Medina County 4‐H Varsity Letter recipients will be announced at the Medina 4‐H Dog Show Awards
Presentation
Questions or for a Medina County 4‐H Varsity Letter application, please contact Sharon Schuster.
330.416.4829