Please note; Agility requires that the 4-Her has trained their dog in obedience either in 4-H or an accredited training school. Agility training in accredited schools also counts.
State health form.. <-- Print and Fill Out. This is required BEFORE you are allowed to bring your dogs to training.
If you still have questions please feel free to call Karl at 651-472-3522.
Please photo copy the filled out health form to keep the original for your records. I would recommend you make three copies, one for county training, one for county show registration and one for state show registration.
Mail to:
Washington County Extension
14949 62nd Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
Common Questions and Answers
Can I show in agility, what is required?
In order to begin taking 4-H agility classes, a dog/handler team must have achieved a minimum obedience score of 170 or higher at a county, or state 4-H dog show OR lost fewer than 30 points in a sub-novice class at a kennel club show OR must have completed 2 years of obedience training before beginning 4-H agility instruction. A verifiable dog show/match score may be substituted for a county or state show score provided that score was earned by the same dog/handler team. This is to ensure that a working relationship has been established between this handler and dog. Dogs must be a minimum of 12 months old to begin agility training. It is recommended that larger breeds be at least 18 months old. This is because for most breeds the growth plates in the bones are still developing until the average age of fourteen months – even later for large breeds.
How many dogs can I show?
Only two. You can train more if you wish but only two are allowed to be shown.
Submit your question and I will put the anwser on the list serve if appropriate.
***Washington County dog Project now has its own list serve***, click here for the details This is set up so you can join and leave the list from the link above. This will be the main communication source linking you to the trainers and myself that is open to free discusion. You may submit jpg images and pdf files. This is free and for you to use as you see fit. Share a story, advertise a 4-H event, ask for help, etc.
