Name: Youth Dog Show
Start: 2024-09-28T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-28T16:00:00-04:00
Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension | Wake County

Calling all young dog enthusiasts! Show off your dog's skills at the Youth Dog Show with Wake County 4-H. Open to all youth!
About this Event

Are you a young dog enthusiast looking to showcase your furry friend's skills? Whether your dog can perform cool tricks off-leash or simply listens and follows your every command, the 1st 4-H Dog Show is the perfect event for you! Hosted by the Wake County 4-H Teen Council, this beginner-friendly event is a great opportunity for youth ages 5-19 to join the fun and show off their dog's abilities.

<h4>Open to the Public!
Come support and watch from the audience or join the competition yourself.</h4>

Competitors:

Eligibility: All competitors must be between the ages of 5 and 19. Registration is required.

Categories:

On-Leash: For dogs that need a leash for control. Compete only in On-Leash classes.
Novice: For dogs that have never competed before, competing off-leash.
Open: Open to all off-leash competitors, regardless of experience.

Classes: View the Rulebook for individual class rules and descriptions!

Choose from 17 different classes within the On-Leash, Novice, and Open categories. Each class is $5.00, and you can sign up for as many as you like in the same category.

Entry Fee: $5.00 per class
Awards: High Point Awards will be given to competitors with the highest scores in the On-Leash, Novice, and Open categories.

Show Rules:

Dogs must be up-to-date on immunizations.
Dogs must respond to sit, lay down, stay/wait commands.
Dogs must be on leash or contained when not competing.
Dogs in off-leash classes must be well-controlled.
Only active competitors in the arena.
Judges’ decisions are final.

Additional Information:

Proof of Immunization: Required at check-in.
Dog Commands: All dogs must be easily controlled and able to perform sit, lay down, and stay/wait commands.
Contact: For more information, contact Marissa Rathbun at [email protected].
Safety: Proof of immunization is required at check-in. All off-leash dogs will be tested on commands at check-in.

Join us for a day of fun and competition with your pup! We're excited to host our first youth-led dog show and can't wait to see you there!