Dog Program
The 4-H Dog Program is NEW in Wake County!
Our program includes dog obedience training, skill-a-thons, dog quiz bowl teams, community service opportunities with pets, therapy work, and more!
Want to get involved?
Current 4-Hers are welcome to join the dog program and new members can join at any time. If you live in a county other than Wake, you can also participate. You do not have to own a dog to participate! You can come to activities without a dog, or borrow (with permission!) a friend or neighbor's pet.
We also need volunteers! If you are interested in helping with any of the programs, please call the 4-H office. New volunteers and those with experience are welcome.
Dogs must have a current rabies vaccination and you must either send a copy of the vaccination certificate with your forms or bring it to your first 4-H dog activity. If you need to get your dog vaccinated, you can do so at an upcoming clinic for $5.
Are Your Pets Ready for Severe Weather?
4-H encourages your to "Join the Revolution of Responsibility" and make sure that your pet is ready for severe weather. Do you have enough food, water and medication on hand for your pet?
Read this information sheet to help you get prepared!
Upcoming Dates and Events
We have recently completed the Fall 2011 series of workshops. We are currently planning Winter 2011 dog activities. Please check back for updates soon or email the 4-H staff (heather.tart@wakegov.com) to make sure that you're on the listserv for updates when they are published.
Notes
Please review the expectations for youth and pets participating in the program!
Interested in finding a new pet for your family? If you are looking for a new dog for your family, first make sure you are ready for a new dog and then find adoptable animals at the Wake County Animal Center.
Ready to Sign Up?
The following forms are required in order to participate:
- 4-H Dog Record Form
- 4-H Enrollment Form (English) (Spanish)
- Medical Release Form (English) (Spanish)
- Photo Release Form (English) (Spanish)
- The Intent to Compete in County of Nonresidence Form is required for non-Wake County residents
Note
Current Wake County 4-Hers will only need to complete the 4-H Dog Record Form!
Insurance
All dog program participants are asked to pay a $2 fee to cover accident insurance for the year. Checks may be made out to the Wake County 4-H Enhancement Fund. You can mail this in with your forms, or bring it to the first meeting you attend. If you cannot pay this fee, please contact the Wake County 4-H office at 919-250-1093 to request a waiver.
Completed forms can be faxed, emailed, or mailed to:
Heather Tart
Wake County 4-H Agent
4001-E Carya Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-250-1097 (fax)
heather.tart@wakegov.com
Questions?
To find out more about the program or get involved, please email
Heather.Tart@wakegov.com or call 919-250-1093.