Dog Obedience Classes
4-H members, it's time to start preparing for the summer 4-H shows! If you're interested in participating in the 4-H Dog Show, this series of dog obedience classes is a great training opportunity for you and your dog!
Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m., beginning May 7 and continuing through June 11, at PAWSitive Pet Perfection, located at 3085 N. Stringtown Rd., in Olney. The classes will primarily focus on Beginner Novice I & II. All dogs will be required to have their dog ownership papers, pictures, and vet records (showing rabies, distemper, and Bordetella for kennel cough) turned in to the Richland County Extension Office by May 1. The form is available here: https://go.illinois.edu/DogPaperwork2026
Dogs will need a good fitting collar and a 6ft leash, or even better, slip leads. If the dog is driven by a particular toy or ball, participants are welcome to bring those as well.
The dog show will be held Friday, June 26, at 9 a.m. Dog obedience classes are not required to participate in the show, but are offered as a complimentary service to help the 4-H members and dogs learn to work with each other. Youth must be a 4-H member to participate.
For questions, contact the Richland County Extension office at 618-395-2191. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Jess Jennings at jessarae@illinois.edu or by calling 618-395-2191. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.
Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m., beginning May 7 and continuing through June 11, at PAWSitive Pet Perfection, located at 3085 N. Stringtown Rd., in Olney. The classes will primarily focus on Beginner Novice I & II. All dogs will be required to have their dog ownership papers, pictures, and vet records (showing rabies, distemper, and Bordetella for kennel cough) turned in to the Richland County Extension Office by May 1. The form is available here: https://go.illinois.edu/DogPaperwork2026
Dogs will need a good fitting collar and a 6ft leash, or even better, slip leads. If the dog is driven by a particular toy or ball, participants are welcome to bring those as well.
The dog show will be held Friday, June 26, at 9 a.m. Dog obedience classes are not required to participate in the show, but are offered as a complimentary service to help the 4-H members and dogs learn to work with each other. Youth must be a 4-H member to participate.
For questions, contact the Richland County Extension office at 618-395-2191. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Jess Jennings at jessarae@illinois.edu or by calling 618-395-2191. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.