Dogs
Dog Project
The 4-H Dog Project will help you explore what kind of dog fits into your family’s lifestyle and how to be an excellent trainer and caretaker of your dog. You learn about dog breeds, dog ownership, and demonstrate dog care and management in feeding, handling, record-keeping, grooming, and fitting.
Green County 4-H Learning Opportunities
- 4-H Dog Project Meeting – Tue. March 24, 2026, at 7:00pm, at the Green County Justice Center (2841-6th Street, Monroe – lower level). Start learning about dog obedience by learning the different commands and have fun getting to know your fellow 4-H members. No dogs at this meeting.
- 4-H Dog Obedience Practices – Below is a list of the 4-H Dog Obedience practices that will be held at the Green County Fairground (2600 10th Street, Monroe). To participate in these practices, you must REGISTER by April 1, 2026 at: https://forms.gle/poCj4PwM8XbBzMEQ9. Please note that 4-H families must provide the Extension Office with proof of up to date vaccination records from a veterinarian before attending a 4-H Dog practice.
- Sat. April 12 – 2:00-4:00pm – Fairgrounds (grass area outside of Poultry wing; no bathroom access)
- Sat. April 18 – 9:00-11:00am – Fairgrounds (grass area outside of Poultry wing; no bathroom access)
- Sun. April 19 – 2:00-4:00pm – Fairgrounds (grass area outside of Poultry wing; no bathroom access)
- Sat. April 25 – 9:00-11:00am – Fairgrounds – Stock Pavilion (not allowed in infield due to Horse Show; possibly no bathroom access)
- Sun. April 26 – 2:00-4:00pm – Fairgrounds – Stock Pavilion (possibly not bathroom access)
- Sat. May 2 – 9:00-11:00am – Fairgrounds – Stock Pavilion
- Sun. May 3 – 2:00-4:00pm – Fairgrounds – Stock Pavilion
- Sat. May 16 – 9:00-11:00am – Fairgrounds – Stock Pavilion (not allowed in infield due to Horse Show)
- Sun. May 17 – 2:00-4:00pm – Fairgrounds – Stock Pavilion
- Sun. June 14 – 2:00-4:00pm – Fairgrounds – Stock Pavilion (not allowed in infield due to Horse Show)
Wisconsin 4-H Learning Opportunities
- WI 4-H Dog Project Website -site offers Member & Leader resources, as well as ideas for taking your project further, applying project skills to life and showing what you’ve learned.
- WI 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl – April 25, 2026 @ Green Bay
- WI 4-H Dog Obedience, Showmanship, & Rally; Speaking, Photo & Poster Contest – September 26-27, 2026 @ Antigo
- WI 4-H Dog Agility Show – October 11, 2026 @ Spring Valley
Green County Fair Opportunities
- Exhibiting in Junior Class at the County Fair – For rules, entry options, and schedule, be sure to carefully read the County Fair website, including the “Fair General Rules & Instructions,” “Dept. 9 Dogs” document, and the “Animal Health Regulations”