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March Dog Madness

• Saturday, March 18, 2017, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

March Dog Madness is an annual conference for adult and teenage 4-H volunteer leaders. Workshops engage participants in science based information training. Current animal health, animal behavior, industry trends and youth development issues are addressed. Since 2002, guest presenters have included stakeholders, extension professionals, community and youth experts.

When: Typically held in March on the first Saturday of Cornell's "Spring Break".

Where: Morrison Hall and the Livestock Pavilion on Judd Falls Road, Cornell Campus, Ithaca.

Who: All interested staff, adult and teen 4H leaders are invited to attend this one day information packed program. Dog project leaders engaged in local community training programs are strongly encouraged to attend.

Why: This program helps community leaders understand and practice principles that they can take back and share with 4-H members at the local level. Adult and teen leaders gain networking skills, exchange ideas and have an opportunity to work together in a university setting.

LUNCH will be provided.

Presentations from a variety of experienced professionals may include: Cooperative Extension Staff, County Volunteers, Cornell University Veterinarians, community collaborators, etc.

March 2017 topics include:

• Team Building – IceBreakers – with Teen host Rachel (Wayne)
• An Introduction to Dog Sports Panel and follow up stations
  • Barn Hunt – Penny Haynes
  • K9 Nosework ® – Andrea Giordano
  • Herding – Sharon Garland
  • Lurecoursing – Donna DeVoist
  • Flyball – Terri Parrow Botsford
  • Dock Dogs – TBD
• Games to Play in Class – Beth Goelzer Lyons & Kim Degener
• How to Run a Skillathon – Kathi Chambliss
• Rally Obedience – Penny Haynes
• Training Topic – TBD
• Dog Bowl for teens
• Leader Discussion

…and so much more!

To cover the cost of lunch and program materials, there is a charge of $30.00 per person. There is a limit of 20 people per concurrent workshop.

*** Registrations and payment are due by March 10. Space is limited to the first 100 people whose PAYMENT is received by March 10.

Online registrations will require payment by credit/debit card.Paper registrations must be accompanied by a check.

Fee

$25; lunch provided

Learn More

http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/events-2/march-dog-madness/

Location

Cornell University
Judd Falls Road
Ithaca, NY 14853

Last updated January 20, 2017