If you are interested in participating in Dane County 4-H Dog Obedience or Agility Training this year, please check out the  2025-26 Dane County 4-H Dog Project Training Rules and Guidelines.

Prior to the start of training classes, your dog must attend one of the check-in days:

• Saturday, February 21, 2026 between 9:00am-Noon at the Dane County 4-H Office – Sign up coming soon
• Saturday, March 11, 2026 between 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Dane County 4-H Office – Sign up coming soon

Before checking in your dog, youth must have attended the Dog Project Kickoff Day in person or virtually on January 25.

Every dog needs to pass a Behavior Examination at check by the Behavior Committee member in order to participate in training.

Items to bring to check in:

• Your project dog (s) on 6ft leash(es), no flexi leashes allowed
• Bags for clean-up
• Two copies of paperwork showing proof that your dog has received, and is current through July, on the following vaccinations: DHLPP and Rabies.
• Your completed Dane County 4-H Dog Training Information form online with electronic signature (will be available in January 2026)
• Payment- Exact change in the form of a Check, cash or money orders made out to the Dane County 4-H preferred
• $15 Obedience/Showmanship registration fee per dog – exact cash or check

T-shirts will be ordered through a website this year.

If you have any questions, please email the Dane County Dog Project email at danecounty4hdog@gmail.com.

Dane County 4-H Dog Project Forms Needed at Check In

Dane County 4-H Dog Check In Form – Member Form

Dane County 4-H Dog Check In Form – Dog Information

Dane County 4-H Dog Check In Form – Dog Behavior Form