4-h Dog Showmanship Questions Juniors

CARE AND HEALTH 4-H Dog Project Manual JUNIORS: Q: What is the best way to approach a dog you do not know? A: From the front or the side Q: What should you do if you see dogs fighting? A: Get an adult Q: Give ONE reason why you should always ask an owner if you can pet their dog? A: The dog may be “on duty” as a handicapped person’s assistance dog; The dog may be injured; The dog may be ill/sick; The dog may be afraid of children Q: Give me two examples of things a puppy needs to grow up healthy. A: Food, Clean water, Exercise – play time, Grooming, Training, Socialization, Veterinary care Q: Name two things that are important to keeping your dog healthy. A: Regular vet visits, Vaccines, Parasite prevention, Grooming, Dental care, Testing for diseases, Nutrition Q: Good nutrition comes from feeding a balanced diet. True or False? A: True Q: What does your dog always need access to? A: Clean water Q: Name two things that should be done regularly to keep your dog well-groomed. A: Brushing, Bathing, Nail trimming, Ear cleaning, Brushing teeth Q: Why is brushing your dog’s coat important? A: It helps remove dead hair and mats Q: Why is it important to brush your dog’s teeth? A: To clear away plaque Q: How often should you take your adult dog to the veterinarian? A: Once a year Q: Name TWO of the most common types of dog food. A: Dry (Kibble), canned, and/or semi moist Q: Name ONE reason why many owners prefer to feed their dog kibble (dry) food rather than soft or canned food. A: Less expensive than other options or helps keep teeth clean Q: How many times a day should you feed your puppy? A: 3-4 times a day Q: How many times a day should you feed your adult dog? A: 1-2 times a day Q: Anytime your dog shows symptoms of illness, you should call your veterinarian. True or False? A: True Corrected April 2024 3 CARE AND HEALTH, continued JUNIORS: Q: Name two signs that your dog may be sick and needs to go to the veterinarian. A: Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Abnormal temperature, Coughing, Gagging, Trouble breathing, Discharge from eyes, nose, mouth, Loss of appetite, Increased thirst, Pain, Shivering, Difficulty going potty, Problems walking, Restlessness Q: What should you do if a dog has a discharge that looks like yellow or green pus coming from the eyes? A: Call your veterinarian Q: Name TWO external parasites common to dogs. A: Flea, tick, lice, mites Q: In 21 days, one flea can produce 1,000 or more fleas. True or False? A: TRUE Q: Why is it important to check your dog for fleas? A: Fleas can carry tapeworm Q: Why is it important to check your dog for ticks? A: Ticks can carry diseases Q: If you have ticks in the area where you live, it is important to check your dog carefully for ticks every day. True or False? A: TRUE Q: When checking your dog’s body for ticks, where are two places you should pay special attention to? A: Ears, Toes, along the back, groin, and/or armpits Q: What are nits? A: Lice eggs Q: Mites are so small that they can only be seen under a microscope. True or False? A: TRUE Q: Mites live on and in the skin, hair, and pores of the dog. True or False? A: TRUE Corrected April 2024 4 4-H GENERAL KNOWLEDGE JUNIORS: Q: What do the four H’s on the emblem stand for? A: Head, Heart, Hands, Health Q: What is the 4-H emblem? A: A green four-leaf clover with a white H on each leaf Q: What does the color green stand for in the 4-H emblem? A: Life, springtime, youth (must only name one) Q: What does the color white stand for in the 4-H emblem? A: Fresh, clean (must only name one) Q: What are the 4-H colors? A: Green and white Q: When saying the 4-H pledge, what do you pledge your head to? A: Clearer thinking Q: When saying the 4-H pledge, what do you pledge your heart to? A: Greater Loyalty Q: When saying the 4-H pledge, what do you pledge your hands to? A: Larger Service Q: When saying the 4-H pledge, what do you pledge your health to? A: Better Living Q: When saying the 4-H pledge, to whom do you pledge your head, heart, hands, and health to? A: Club, community, country, world Q: What is the 4-H motto? A: “To make the best better” Q: What does it mean to “make the best better”? A: To constantly improve or try do better Corrected April 2024 5 4-H DOG PROJECT KNOWLEDGE JUNIORS: Q: How does an exhibitor in the 4-H dog project qualify to compete at Washington State Fair? A: The dog must qualify at its county fair or other designated qualifying show Q: Would a member who receives a red ribbon in both Showmanship and Obedience be eligible to compete at State Fair? A: No Q: Who is required to follow the 4-H Dress Code? A: Members, leaders, parents, and/or adult volunteers Q: Who has the authority to make allowances to the dress code to meet specific weather or activity criteria? A: The event coordinator Q: Name ONE type of dog-related equipment that is not allowed at State Fair. A: Crates, cages, exercise pens, Prong/spike collars, head collars, electric collars, and muzzles Q: What equipment is required to bench your dog at State Fair? A: Benching chain and a buckle or non-choking collar or harness Q: Name ONE type of dog collar not allowed at 4-H events. A: Prong, spike, head, electric collars, or muzzles Q: Name TWO events that a member in the 4-H dog project can compete in with their dog at state fair? A: Showmanship, Obedience, Agility Q: Name ONE event that a member in the 4-H dog project can participate in without their dog at state fair. A: Dog Bowl, Dog Judging Contest, Public Presentations Q: Name TWO types of stacking used in 4-H dog Showmanship. A: Hand stacking, Free stacking, and/or Table stacking Q: What are TWO ways you will be asked to gait around the ring in 4-H dog Showmanship? A: Individually and in a group Q: Why is it important to maintain the proper gaiting speed and control of your dog in the Showmanship ring? A: To avoid crowding or running up on the dog in front of you Corrected April 2024 6