Hendricks County 4-H Happy Heelers Dog Club
 

"We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made"
--M. Facklam

State Fair Practices

For those only going to State Fair


Monday, July 24th 6:00pm - Drill Team Only, Expo Hall


Practices for all others going to State Fair: 


Monday, July 31 -  6:00pm, Expo Hall

Monday, August 7 - 6:00pm, Expo Hall

Monday, August 14 - 6:00pm Expo Hall



Click the link below for 2017 State Fair Dog Show Rules: 



Please e-mail hendricks4hdogclub@yahoo.com with any questions
Document
Participation Requirements
Document
2017 Dog Club Rules
Document
Proper Collar Placement
To view training dates: Click on the "calendar" tab on the left. 

You MUST have your Vet/Vaccination form (w/ Rabies certificate) turned in before you bring your dog to the first class. This can be picked up at the Extension Office.

\eturning Member ONLY Class Training:

 Monday, February 22, 2016 - 6:00PM in the Expo Hall

 Monday, February 29, 2016 - 6:00PM in the Expo Hall


You MUST turn in your completed Vet/Vaccination form when you come to your first class. These can be picked up at the extension office. 
Please remember to pay club dues of $10. They help the club pay for equipment that we need such as the agility equipment. It also helps us keep the equipment updated and safe for everyone to use. These dues are separate from the 4-H enrollment dues and they are paid directly to the club.  


For what to wear for obedience and showmanship, look under the "Programs and Classes" tab. Tips for obedience attire will be under the obedience tab and tips for showmanship attire will be under the showmanship tab. If you still have any questions on what to wear please e-mail us.

 

What to Bring to Fair


Yourself

Your Dog

Project Completion Card

Obedience collar

6’ leather leash

Martingale/showmanship lead (if doing showmanship)

Flat buckle collar (if doing agility)

Dog crate

Water from home for your dog – water dish

Food/food bowl

Treats

A toy

A shade tent for you, your family and your dog

Chairs

Obedience clothes (your club t-shirt if you ordered one)

Showmanship clothes

Tennis shoes – tie shoes that you are showing your dog in

Dog brush

Poop bags

 

Other things –

Cooler with food and drinks for you

A FAN

An extension cord

A power strip


 

Items You Need to Bring With You to Each 4H Dog Training Session:
Counter

Obedience Training:

  • Tennis Shoes
  • 6 ft Leather Leash
  • Choker Collar
  • Water (for you & your dog)
  • Water Dish
  • Treats
  • Poop Bags (to clean up with)
  • Paper Towels & Disinfectant
  • Good Attitude & Patience

Agility Training:

  • Tennis Shoes
  • 6 ft Leather Leash
  • Flat Buckle Collar
  • Treats
  • Water
  • More Good Attitude & Patience

Showmanship:

  • Tennis Shoes
  • Martingale Show Lead
  • Treats
  • Treat Bag
  • Even More Patience
  • SMILES :)