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Dog Care & Training
Dog Care & Training
Learning experiences focus on:
Understanding dog breeds, characteristics, and behavior
Practicing responsible ownership and daily care
Learning about nutrition, grooming, and health needs
Developing obedience and showmanship skills
Exploring agility, rally, and performance events
Building communication and trust between dog and handler
Gaining experience in training techniques and problem-solving
Dog Care & Training Project Information
2026-2027 Project Meetings:
Meetings will be held on Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Dog Care & Training Project Information
2026-2027 Project Meetings:
Meetings will be held on Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Location: Gillespie County Extension Office
Location: Gillespie County Extension Office
Project Fee: $25 Annually
Project Fee: $25 Annually
Project Meeting Schedule
Project Meeting Schedule
September 8: Introduction Meeting February 9: Youth Presentation
September 22: Basic Obedience February 23: Obedience & Rally
October 13: Anatomy & Conformation March 9: Obedience & Rally
September 8: Introduction Meeting February 9: Youth Presentation
September 22: Basic Obedience February 23: Obedience & Rally
October 13: Anatomy & Conformation March 9: Obedience & Rally
October 27: Behavior & Socialization March 23: Conformation
October 27: Behavior & Socialization March 23: Conformation
November 10: Prepare for Showing ( mock classes) April 13: Obedience & Rally
November 10: Prepare for Showing ( mock classes) April 13: Obedience & Rally
November 17: Youth Presentation April 27: Conformation & Showmanship
December 8: Intro for Obedience May 11: Obedience
December 15: Obedience & Rally
January 12: Showmanship & Anatomy
January 26: Conformation & Breeds
November 17: Youth Presentation April 27: Conformation & Showmanship
December 8: Intro for Obedience May 11: Obedience
December 15: Obedience & Rally
January 12: Showmanship & Anatomy
January 26: Conformation & Breeds
June 15, 22, 29: Dog Show Prep
June 15, 22, 29: Dog Show Prep
Validation Dates:
Opens: November 1st, 2026
Deadline: January 10th, 2027
Dog Show:
Dog Show:
State Dog Show
The state 4-H dog show is held each year in July, and offers classes in agility, rally, obedience, costume, tricks, drill, showmanship and conformation. Some counties host 4-H Dog Shows. These contests will be publicized on this page and through e-mail as information becomes available. At the annual State 4-H Dog Show, you can enter photos you have taken of your dog in the Dog Photography Contest. Photos are entered in four categories: dog still life, active, storyboard, and theme.
Contests Dates:
Contests Dates:
Archer County 4-H Dog Show Date: TBA
Wise County 4-H Dog Show
Date: TBA
Texas State 4-H Dog Show
Date: July 6-8, 2027
Location: Hill Country Youth Events Center, Kerrville, TX
Dog Care & Training Resources:
Dog Care & Training Resources:
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