DOGS
DOG DEPARTMENT

Superintendent: Brianne Goetzinger 236-4089

Forms




Completed class entry forms are to be turned in to your 4-H leader before June 30, 2011.  All entries must be received in the fair office by 5 p.m., July 1, 2011.  NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 8, 2011!  This includes class changes.
1.IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – NAME, RABIES VACCINATION
        NUMBER & COLOR MARKING BY MAY 15, 2011.  FORMS ARE  
        AVAILABLE FROM LEADERS & ARE TO BE SENT TO THE
        EXTENSION OFFICE IN MONTEZUMA.            
2.HEALTH REQUIREMENT: MUST HAVE A CURRENT RABIES
  VACCINATION CERTIFICATE, NO HEALTH CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. 
  THE RABIES CERTIFICATE MUST BE SENT TO THE FAIR OFFICE IN
  GRINNELL WITH ENTRY FORM.  CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN FOR
        OTHER BENEFICAL VACCINATIONS.    
3.See general departmental and health rules. 
4.Dog must be trained as a 4-H project and be shown by the 4-H’er.
5.EXHIBITOR CONDUCT: Exhibitors shall not strike the dog or use any other unnecessarily harsh physical means of disciplining the dog.  The exhibitor shall be ready with the dog when called.
6.All dogs must be on leash or crated while waiting for their class to be called.
7.This is not an AKC sanctioned dog show.  However, AKC rules have been used as a guide.
8.Pinch collars are not allowed during the show.
9.Check in at the livestock office the day of the show between 7:15 a.m. & 7:45 a.m. to pick up your exhibitor number and verify your class entries.
10.      Dogs are only allowed in the campgrounds during fair week unless they are being shown or they are a service animal.  Dogs are not to be in or around buildings, show ring, arena, parking lot etc.  This policy is for the safety of the public, exhibitors & livestock.

Dog Obedience
1.Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and may or may not be owned by the exhibitor.  But the dog is to have been trained, cared for and managed by exhibitor.
2.Titled dogs may be entered only in the classes above their title. 
3.Dogs may be entered in not more than two (2) obedience classes.
4.4-H exhibitor may have only one entry in an obedience class.

Class
101Pre-Novice “A”: This class is ONLY for dogs and exhibitors in their first year exhibiting at the Poweshiek Co. Fair Dog Show.  Dogs must be able to do the following exercises:  heel, stand for examination and do the figure 8 all on leash.  They will recall on leash and do sits for one (1) minute and downs for three (3) minutes on leash.  Dog must not have completed any leg toward any CD degree.

102Pre-Novice “B”: For exhibitors who have completed 1 or more years of 4-H dog obedience training or have exhibited a dog at the Poweshiek Co. Fair in the past.  Dogs must do the following exercises:  heel, stand for examination and do the figure 8 all on leash.  They will recall on leash and do sits for one (1) minute and down for three (3) minutes on leash.  Exhibitors who have shown in Pre-Novice B in previous years may continue to show in this class, and do not have to move up to Novice A unless they want to.  Dogs must not have finished any leg towards any CD degree. 

Pre-Novice Scoring (ribbons):Purple, 150-160 points
Blue, 130-149 points
Red, 110-129 points
White, less than 110 points

103Novice A:  Dogs must be able to do the following exercises: heel and do figure 8 on leash, stand for examination off leash, heel free, recall off leash, long sit one (1) minute, and long down  three (3) minutes off leash.  This class is open to dogs and handlers that have not completed any leg toward any CD degree. 

104Novice B: Dogs must be able to do the following exercises:  heel and do figure 8 on leash, stand for examination off leash, heel free, recall off leash long sit one (1) minute and long down three (3) minutes off leash.  Exhibitors who have earned 3 legs in Novice A may continue to show in Novice B.  Exhibitors who have achieved a qualifying score at the previous year’s fair, must move on to the Graduate Novice class.  This class is open to dogs that have not completed their third leg toward any CD degree.
Novice Scoring (ribbons):Purple, 190-200 points
Blue, 170-189 points
Red, 150-169 points
White, less than 150 points

  105Graduate Novice:  Dogs must be able to do the novice exercises (class 5) PLUS drop on recall and sit for three (3) minutes and down for five (5) minutes both with the handler out of sight.  Open to dogs that do not have any legs toward a CDX degree. 

Dog Handling

To be judged on how dog is presented, groomed, the dog’s training and the exhibitors appearance.  THIS IS NOT AN OBEDIENCE CLASS.  Please ask the dog trainers, dog superintendents or call the fair office if you are unsure of what class to enter.

1.Entries in this division are open to purebred or mixed breed dogs and must be owned by the exhibitor or family member.
2.The exhibitor is limited to one entry.  Each exhibitor may win handling one time only.  If you have won handling in the past you are not eligible to enter this class.
3.Scoring (ribbons):Purple,  90-100 points
Blue,  80-89 points
Red,  70-79 points
White, less than 70 points

Exhibitor Appearance & Attitude 15 points
Grooming & Conditioning 25 points
Handling 30 points
Questions Asked By Judge 30 points
Class
107First Year Handler
108       Beyond First Year Handler


Dog Agility

Check in the day of the show at the announcer’s stand by the horse arena
4:15 p.m.– 4:45 p.m.

The purpose of the youth dog program is to promote sportsmanship, demonstrate teamwork, develop and enhance a working relationship between dog/handler teams and to provide and promote an environment of positive, motivational and reinforcing training methods.

1.  To enroll in agility, a dog-handler team must have completed an obedience class.      
    Dog-handler teams that have earned an agility title in any AKC, USDAA, NADAC
    venue may enroll in agility their first year.
2.  Dog-handler teams wishing to participate in agility must also participate & compete
    in one obedience class.
3.  Each dog-handler team must start at the Novice level of agility.
4.  If the dog is not owned by the exhibitor or immediate family member see rule # 2 under Livestock Department Rules.  Dog superintendent, Extension Representative and training instructors should be made aware of this arrangement.
5.  Agility is a course consisting of various obstacles with 3 levels of competition, each increasing in difficulty.  Each dog/handler team must begin at the first level prior to progressing.
6.  For the safety of the dogs they must be a minimum of 12 months old for agility competition.  Younger dogs may attend agility training classes but will not be allowed to compete until 12 months old.
7.  No dog with any physical or mental condition that would impair performance will be allowed to compete in agility.  Some examples include hip dysplasia, obesity, slipped stifles or advancing age.  A judge and/or county instructor will have the authority to stop participation of any dog whose soundness they question.  Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to contact their veterinarian if they question their dog’s ability to participate.
8.  Dogs who exhibit aggression toward other dogs or people will not be tolerated and will not be allowed to participate in the dog project.
9.  Training aids and treats are not permitted during competition.  An exhibitor may reward their dog when they have left the competition ring gating.
Please note that these rules are to ensure that a working relationship has been established between the handler and dog.

Standard Classes
109  Standard Novice
110  Standard Intermediate
111  Standard Advanced

Jumpers Classes
112  Jumpers Novice
113  Jumpers Intermediate
114  Jumpers Advance

Class descriptions are available on the Poweshiek county Extension Website:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/poweshiek/kidsteens.htm