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Below are most of the resources that you may need to learn more about Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Companion Animal and Rabbit Programs.

4-H Program / Project Books

There are several 4-H projects available to youth interested in dogs, rabbits, and companion animals. Boys and girls must be ages 8 and in the third grade as of January 1, 2010, with the last year of eligibility, or participation, in 4-H being the year in which the individual turns 19. Descriptions of these projects are listed below:

Dog Projects

201 DOG PROJECT AND RECORD BOOK. Complete this required project and record book every year a dog project is taken. Get to know all aspects of dog care and welfare while keeping complete records of your experience as a dog owner. Use one project book each year, even if your dog is involved in more than one project and even if you have more than one dog. Use this with 201R Dog Resource Handbook. Use this project and record book for all of these dog projects:

201D YOU AND YOUR DOG. Recommended as a first-year dog project and also as a complement to other dog projects. Can be taken every year.

201O OBEDIENCE. Covers beginning and advanced obedience training and Rally.

201S SHOWMANSHIP. Learn the basics of dog showmanship.

201P PERFORMANCE. Includes agility, drill team, canine freestyle, and other performance events.

201W WORKING DOGS. Includes assistance dogs such as Pilot Dogs, Inc., Canine Companions for Independence, and other service dog organizations.

201R DOG RESOURCE HANDBOOK. The Dog Resource Handbook is a required supplement for youth taking 4-H dog projects. This resource handbook contains essential information for members taking a dog project and includes everything from selecting a dog that’s right for you, proper care, training techniques, dog anatomy, competition, and much more. Purchase it just once and use it for several years. It is also a great resource for people wanting to learn more about dogs.

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Rabbit Project Descriptions

225 BREEDING RABBIT PROJECT. 4-H members can raise rabbits for show, as well as commercial use when taking this project. Complete this Breeding Rabbit Project and Record Book every year you take a breeding rabbit project. Use this book in conjunction with the 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook to manage and evaluate your production practices.

226 MARKET RABBIT PROJECT. 4-H members raise commercial rabbits when taking this 4-H project. Complete this Market Rabbit Project and Record Book every year you take a market rabbit project.
Use this book in conjunction with the 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook to manage and evaluate your management practices.

227 PET RABBIT PROJECT. The Pet Rabbit Project is for 4-H members whose rabbits, like dogs and cats, are their companions. These rabbits are not kept for breeding or commercial use. Complete this Pet Rabbit Project and Record Book every year you take a pet rabbit project. Use this book in conjunction with the 228R Rabbit Resource Handbook to manage and evaluate your pet rabbit experience.

228R RABBIT RESOURCE HANDBOOK. The Rabbit Resource Handbook is a required supplement for youth taking rabbit projects. This resource handbook contains essential subject matter information for 4-H members taking market rabbit, breeding rabbit, or pet rabbit projects. It is also a great resource for people wanting to learn about rabbits. Information such as rabbit history, selection, housing and equipment, record keeping, nutrition, health, reproduction, meat production and processing, show preparation, marketing, careers, caring for rabbits, and the pet rabbit can be found in this handbook. Purchase it just once and use it for several years.

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Cat Project Descriptions

216 CAT LEVEL 1 – PURR-FECT PALS. Learn about being a good cat owner by taking this beginning level cat project. You will also learn about cat breeds, behavior, good health, grooming and feeding. Cat 1 is designed for youth in grades 3 through 5, but can be taken by any youth in the first three years of this project.

217 CAT LEVEL 2 – CLIMBING UP. Build on what you learned in Cat 1 by taking this intermediate level cat project. Learn more about cat identification and characteristics, training and showing cats, health and nutritional needs of cats, and responsible cat ownership. Cat 2 is designed for youth in grades 6 through 8, but may be taken by youth in any grade after they completed Cat 1. Cat 2 can be taken for three years.

218 CAT LEVEL 3 – LEAPING FORWARD. Delve deeper into some of the cat topics you’ve already explored in Cat 1 and Cat 2 (breeds, nutrition, health, and behavior) and meet some new topics (genetics and aging cats). Investigate various cat-related careers, and practice your organization and presentation skills. Cat 3 is designed for youth in grades 9 through 12, but may be taken by any youth after completing Cat 1 and Cat 2.

216-8AG CAT PROJECT HELPER'S GUIDE. This Cat Helper’s Guide is recommended for use by project advisors. Use this to assist with meeting plans and group activities. These learn-by-doing activities, as well as most activities in Cat 1, Cat 2, Cat 3, can also be adapted to the family, classroom or other groups. The answers to many of the activities in Projects 216, 217, and 218 are also in this guide. The Cat Group Helper's Guide is available at www.4-Hmall.org.

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Pet Care Project Descriptions

215 GUINEA PIG PROJECT. 4-H members can take this Guinea Pig (Cavy) Project to learn how to raise guinea pigs. Have fun learning about the different breeds, selection, feeding, and showing your guinea pig when you take this project.

220 SMALL ANIMAL PROJECT. 4-H members complete interest areas and age-appropriate activities relating to the small animal species taken as their project. Activities can be repeated or new animal species explored. Species include gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, ferrets, and hedgehogs. Use this book in conjunction with the 220R Small Animal Resource Handbook and 214R Small Animal Record Book.

220R SMALL ANIMAL RESOURCE HANDBOOK. The Small Animal Resource Handbook is a required supplement for youth taking the Small Animal Project. This project supplement covers the history, selection, handling, housing, nutrition, health, reproduction, grooming and showing of seven species of small animals. Youth learn about gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, ferrets, and hedgehogs by using this small animal project resource. Purchase it just once and use it for several years. It is also a great resource for people wanting to learn more about these small pets.

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Reptile & Amphibian Project Description

365.13 REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IDEA STARTER. Use this three-page publication as the starting place for your Reptile and Amphibian 4-H Self-Determined Project. Complete the Areas of Interest and Things to Do section to learn about these animals. Build your project and learn as you go. Show your reptile or amphibian at your county fair (if applicable) or at the Ohio State Fair Small Animals Day Show.

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