WEST CHESTER, Pa. — Owning a dog is a huge responsibility. What better way for a child to learn the ins and outs of dog ownership before committing to a lifetime of care than through the experience that 4-H can offer?
If you love dogs and want to learn more about the care and health of raising, rescuing, and adopting a canine, this may be the club for you! The Chester County To Love a Canine 4-H Club will be a year-round club focusing on the education of youth who are genuinely interested in learning all there is to know about dogs. The vision is to teach members the rescue world from the ground up with topics like why dogs need rescue, where they come from, and more. Members will expand their interests in dogs through career exploration and hands-on experiences related to grooming, following professional advice for care, using veterinary information and training, keeping record books, etc. There is nothing like working with a dog to help young people feel connected and boost confidence.
This club is open to members, ages 8-18 (before January 1st). Members will be required to attend and participate in meetings regularly, complete a project book, plan and conduct community service projects, and learn and practice leadership skills. These 4-H members will also gain the confidence to participate in a presentation or demonstration within the club and submit projects to be judged at the Chester County 4-H Fair.
The club will meet in Malvern, starting February 19, 2023. If interested, please sign up through https://4h.zsuite.org, and select the To Love a Canine 4-H Club during the enrollment process.
Chester County 4-H Animal Science projects provide the opportunity for members to delve deeper into nutrition, health, nutrient management, marketing, reproduction, careers, and more. These Animal Science projects also offer experiences with livestock, dairy, equine, and companion animals for youth. The skills learned in raising animals carry over into other aspects of 4-H life. For further information on the Chester County 4-H program, contact the Penn State Extension Office at ChesterExt@psu.edu or 610-696-3500.
–Penn State Extension
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