Want to show off your pet’s skills and tricks?
Your pet—your dog or cat or bird or even your turtle!—could be the perfect 4-H project for you. You may think you know all there is to know about Fido or Fluffy, but through 4-H, you could learn so much more.
Or how about raising a puppy to become a Leader Dog or a special friend and companion for someone with a disability? It might hurt to give away an animal you’ve worked with so hard, but just imagine how good you’ll feel inside knowing how much you’ve enriched someone else’s life!
Resource
The Michigan 4-H State Companion Animal Committee encourages leaders and members to download this complete overview of the 4-H Dog Program Manual from the American Kennel Club (AKC). This comprehensive manual is designed as a facilitator guide for leaders and 4-H members. It is well written, and was a project of Florida 4-H with the cooperation of the AKC.
State 4-H Dog Show
2025 Michigan State 4-H Dog Show Catalog
Contact
For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office.
News
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Service, therapy and emotional support animals: what’s the difference?
Published on May 1, 2025
Assistance animals play an important role in the lives of many people, but the differences between them can often be confusing. Together, let’s explore how they are similar and how they differ from each other. -
The do’s and don’ts of service dog etiquette
Published on May 1, 2025
Have you ever seen a vested dog in the grocery store or on an airplane? Do you know how to interact with service dogs appropriately? -
2024 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced
Published on July 15, 2024
The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members following the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 19. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members. -
Two 4-H animal science events made their return in 2024
Published on March 28, 2024
4-H Animal Science Career Quest returned after a year off and the 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop returned for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic in a new format. -
Michigan 4-H and Leader Dogs for the Blind celebrate the legacy of Nan Nellenbach with re-launch of 4-H Leader Dog Program
Published on March 20, 2023
Michigan 4-H and Leader Dogs for the Blind reignited their partnership with a kick-off event on March 9. As part of the celebration, former Michigan 4-H volunteer Nan Nellenbach was posthumously honored for her 40 year commitment to the program.
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