Dog Book 1 - Wiggles and Wags
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Welcome to Wiggles and Wags 

 

Youth learn basic skills for dog care and training. Activities include knowing breeds, selecting a dog, knowing the parts of a dog, keeping a dog healthy and groomed, training and much more.
 
Learner Outcomes

 

Youth who engage in this curriculum will develop essential dog project skills such as selecting a dog; investigating breeds; appreciating dogs’ places and roles in society; practicing grooming, fitting, showing and training; caring for dogs; and exploring dog-related careers and activities. Youth will also practice the life skills of communication, responsibility, planning and organizing, decision making, leadership and more.

 
1. Selection and Care 

-Famous Dogs

 

-Responsible Dog Ownership and Care



-Caring for Animals
-Aren't New Puppies Wonderful?
-Drawing Activity


-Are You Ready for a Dog?
-Before You Buy a Dog
-The Right Dog for You
-AKC Breeds

-Find a Dog to Match Your Lifestyle


-Purebred vs. Mixed Breed Dogs

-The Mixed Breed Dog

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2. Health and Nutrition 

-Dog Food Ingredients and Nutrition
 -Nutrition and Feeding Dogs

-Canine Distemper
- Canine Parvovirus
- External Parasites
 -Vaccinating Your Dog
- Heartworm
-Rabies

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Additional Resources
 
Dog Anatomy 
3. Behavior and Training 

 

-Housebreaking a Puppy
-Crate Training a Puppy
-Children and Dog Safety
-Pet Loss

 

-Bite Prevention
- Doggie Outlaws

-Talking Dog Body Language

-Euthanasia

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4. Fitting and Showing 

-An Overview of Grooming

-A Grooming Primer

To view documents for this chapter, please go to the Additional Resources on this page.

 
National 4-H Curriculum 

National 4-H Curriculum focuses on 4-H's three primary mission mandates:

Science, Engineering & Technology
Healthy Living
Citizenship

Youth activity guides are filled with fun, engaging experiences that cultivate abilities youth need for everyday living as they progressively gain knowledge about subjects that interest them. The National 4-H Reviewed and Recommended Seal signifies excellence in providing hands-on learning experiences for youth. State 4-H programs within the Cooperative Extension System, National 4-H Headquarters at USDA, and National 4-H Council provide leadership for the development of National 4-H Curriculum.  This partnership provides the knowledge, resources and management necessary to develop and market quality youth curriculum.


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