Canine Companions For Life 4-H Expo

Note: Updated workshop session information below!

The Canine Companions for Life 4-H Dog Expo is a two day event that will allow for youth to learn more about dog care, careers, and dog training.  4-H members will have the opportunity to show their dog both days.

Events start at 10 AM each day and will last until approximately 4 PM.

Final Show Schedule:  Check here for the show schedule to see what time your classes are.

Youth can participate in hands on training sessions:

5 show rings with opportunities to exhibit in:

• Showmanship
• Obedience
• Agility
• Clover kid showmanship (open to all youth under age 8, free of charge)
• Costume
• Dog tricks
  

*Please check back regularly as demo and clinic information is updated. Look for more information soon.  Last updated Oct. 16, 20009.

A Dance is scheduled for Saturday evening. 

• Provided by Steve’s Lightning Sound and the Adams County 4-H Junior Leaders club.
  
• The dance will be held in the Community Service Building on the fairgrounds starting at 8:00 pm.  
• All 4-H’ers registered for the Expo will receive a free ticket.
  
• All others wanting to attend the dance may purchase tickets during the day at the main ticket table for $2.00. 

Show rules and guidelines:

Show class rules: All show classes will follow the guidelines in the Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Manual (4-H 419) and the guidelines outlined for the Nebraska 4-H State Fair. There is no limit on the number of classes of participation as long as the dog and the participant are showing in an appropriate class for their level of experience (no more than one dog per class).  All dogs participating in the show must be immunized within the last 12 months of the show for distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, and rabies. Dogs must have a completed vaccination form delivered with the completed registration form.  If the participant has a copy of their 2009 State Fair Dog show vaccination form, it may be included in lieu of completing a new form.  A Certificate of Vaccination for Dogs (Form SF 263) is enclosed for your convenience.  Dogs that do not have a completed vaccination form will not be allowed in any the Adams County Fairgrounds buildings at the time of show.  As long as proper vaccination forms are provided, participants are allowed to bring a different dog for each show class.  All participating dogs must be at least 6 months of age at the time of the show. Females in season will not be allowed to participate in the show.

Dress code:  Exhibitors must follow dress code regulations as described in the Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Manual (4-H 419) with the following exceptions:  An exhibitor may wear a non-county specific 4-H shirt, a Canine Companions for Life Nebraska 4-H Dog Expo t-shirt, or a a State fair t-shirt.  Shirts with specific county 4-H notations are not allowed to be worn in the show arena.  Nebraska Dog Expo t-shirts are available by pre-order with the Expo registration form.

Dog handling rules:  Rough handling of dogs by participant or parent at any time throughout the Expo is not allowed and if this behavior is observed the participant will be dismissed without refund.  Participating animals are not allowed to remain in the Adams County Fairgrounds buildings overnight.  Please keep all dogs on a leash at all times unless instructed to do so in a show ring or clinic.  All participating dogs must be under control and under good behavior at all times.  A dog crating area has been designated to allow exhibitors to securely hold their dogs when not involved in a show class.  Handlers are expected to pick up and dispose of all dog waste. 

Registration information:

The cost to participate in obedience, showmanship, and agility is: $5 for each individual class or $15 for one day of all classes or $25 for two days of all classes.  There is no cost to participate in fun classes or clinics.  If desired, a Canine Companions for Life Nebraska 4-H Dog Expo t-shirt can be purchased for $10.

Registration checks should be made payable to: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

For more detailed registration information, click here .

For a map of the Hastings, NE area, click here .

Click here for the registration form that can be printed and mailed in to:

• Jessica Jones:  P.O. Box 779, Techumseh, NE 68450-0779
• Registration must be postmarked by October 2, 2009
• Late registration will be accepted until October 16, 2009, but will be charged an additional fee (see link above for more information).

Exhibitors at the Expo will receive a discounted room rate at:

Quality Hotel and Convention Center
2205 Osborne Drive East
Hastings, NE  68901
Phone: 402-463-6721

This hotel is dog friendly!

Find a printable flier, here.

For more information contact Ron Seymour at rseymour1@unl.edu