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4-H clover Itasca County 4-H Dog Training

Event information

Date and time

Location

Itasca County Fairgrounds
1336 Fairgrounds Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Contact

Courtney Johnson, University of Minnesota Extension, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected]  or 218-327-2801

Ashley Mattson, University of Minnesota Extension, Principal Office & Administrative Specialist
[email protected] or 218-327-7486

Youth in grades 3-13 are invited to join Itasca County 4-H Dog Training! Together with your furry friend and peers you will learn the basics of safe dog training and practice the following disciplines: Obedience, Showmanship, Agility, and Rally.

What to bring:

  • Updated health forms with vaccination records (check MN 4-H Animal ID guidelines for more information)
  • Flat Buckle, Martin-gale, or slip collar
  • 6 ft leash
  • Closed Toed non-slip shoes
  • Portable Kennel (optional)

Trainings will happen weekly on Thursdays at the Fairgrounds until the MN State 4-H Dog Show in September. Weekly participation is not mandatory but encouraged. Open to new members!

To learn more contact adult volunteers Keri at 218-910-0564 (text is best) or Steph at 218-256-6101, or Extension Educator Courtney Johnson at 218-327-2801 or [email protected]
 

Cost

Free

Registration

No pre-registration necessary. If you are interested in being involved or joining Dog Training contact Keri at 218-910-0564, Stephanie at 218-256-6101, or contact the Itasca County Extension office at 218-327-7486.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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