4-H Dog Orientation - 2026

4-H Dog Orientation Meeting

Wednesday , March 4, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
EXTENSION Office, Farm Bureau Auditorium
1102 McConnell Rd, Woodstock

The 4-H Dog project helps youth learn to care for their four legged, furry friend! Learn to feed, care for and keep a dog healthy; groom and train your dog; and be a responsible dog owner by participating! Click the following link to learn more about the Illinois 4-H Dog Project

Attend the 4-H Dog information meeting to find out more about:

Dog Program CHANGES
Dog SPIN Club
Dog Obedience & Showmanship Classes
Clinics to begin in March!
Ethics requirements
Click the following link to find out more about the Illinois 4-H Dog Show

ALL youth ages 8-18 as of September 1, 2025 are welcome to join! Those not already enrolled in the 4-H program, will become an Illinois 4-H member by joining the Dog SPIN Club. Once a 4-H member, youth can participate in ANY 4-H project area! See the Illinois 4-H Projects

For information about Dog Obedience Classes, contact Ashley Emmert at ashleyemmert536@yahoo.com
For information about Dog Showmanship Classes, contact Emily Chrisos at chrisosemily@gmail.com.

If you have general questions about the 4-H program, please email Michele Aavang maavang@illinois.edu or call the Extension office 815-338-3737.

For more information on joining McHenry County 4-H please see: Welcome to McHenry County 4-H email.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend, call the registration office at (815) 338-3737

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INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION:

Please register youth participants INDIVIDUALLY for more accurate participation projects.

Please register me: Attendance is highly recommended for ALL participants. There are program changes this year that will be covered during the meeting. Attending this meeting will be considered ONE of TWO required clinics to compete in the McHenry County 4-H Dog Show

Yes, I will attend the information meeting on Wednesday, March 4

No, I am unable to attend. I would like a Dog packet emailed to me.

Primary Club: If you are not already a 4-H member, enter NONE

I am interested in receiving information for the following: Check ALL that apply...

Obedience classes

Showmanship classes

Clinics

I train my dog outside of 4-H, what are the requirements to participate in the dog show?

Becoming a 4-H member through the Dog SPIN Club

Number of years you have participated in the 4-H Dog Project: If this is your first year, enter ONE

Please enter 4-H age as of September 1, 2025

Include any questions you may have about the 4-H Dog program so the instructor may address them at information meeting.