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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
Fall Project Meetings:
Tuesdays @ 6 p.m. Starting October 14th (Except 1st Tuesday of the Month)
Beginners: 3rd Tuesdays
Advanced Dog Project Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Location: Gillespie County Extension Office
Project Fee: $25 Annually
Dog Care & Training Project Information
Fall Project Meetings:
Tuesdays @ 6 p.m. Starting October 14th (Except 1st Tuesday of the Month)
Beginners: 3rd Tuesdays
Advanced Dog Project Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Location: Gillespie County Extension Office
Project Fee: $25 Annually
Validation Dates: Opens: November 1st, 2025 Deadline: January 10th, 2026 VALIDATE HERE
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:
Brazos County 4-H Dog Show Date: January 10, 2026 DEADLINE: December 18, 2025 Location: Brazos County Expo Center
Montgomery County 4-H Dog Show Date: February 7, 2026 DEADLINE: January 24, 2026 Location: Montgomery County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Hood County 4-H Dog Show Date: March 7, 2026 DEADLINE: February 15, 2025 Fee: $25 per dog Location: 641 Reunion Ct., Grandbury, TX 76048
Wise County 4-H Dog Show
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Texas State 4-H Dog Show
Date: July 7-9, 2026
Location: Hill Country Youth Events Center, Kerrville, TX
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