4-h Dog Showmanship Questions Intermediates

CARE AND HEALTH 4-H Dog Project Manual INTERMEDIATES: Q: Why is structured play time an important part of raising a puppy? A: It improves the puppy’s intelligence and ability to solve problems Q: What is it called when you expose your puppy to a wide variety of new things, animals, and people? A: Socialization Q: At what age is socialization critical to a puppy’s development? A: In the first 3 months of life Q: In general, how much exercise does a puppy need? A: 15-30 minutes, twice a day Q: Walking, swimming, chasing a ball, and participating in a sport for which your dog was bred, are all good forms of _________ for adult dogs. A: Exercise Q: Name two benefits that regular exercise can provide for a dog. A: Builds strong muscles, joints, and bones, improves flexibility, helps with digestion, strengthens the heart, helps maintain weight, helps puppies get good sleep, reduces/prevents behavior problems, gives more energy, helps to build a strong bond with owner Q: Regular exercise helps a dog build strong muscles, joints, and bones. True or False? A: TRUE Q: Providing your dog with regular exercise can help you build a strong bond with your dog. True or False? A: TRUE Q: Name two simple rules to help make housetraining successful. A: Control what and when a puppy eats, keep a consistent schedule, provide regular exercise, reward the puppy for going potty outside Q: Keeping a consistent feeding schedule and providing regular exercise can help make housetraining your puppy successful. True or False? A: TRUE Q: Rewarding your puppy for going potty outside will help make housetraining successful. True or False? A: TRUE Q: Name two potentially deadly foods you should never feed your dog A: Alcohol, Apple cores (seeds), Cooked bones, Caffeine, Chewing gum, Candy, Toothpaste, Chocolate, Grapes, Raisins, Macadamia Nuts, Onions/chives, Garlic, Uncooked Yeast Dough Q: Name two foods that, although may not be deadly, can cause digestive problems for some dogs. A: Avocados, Baby Food, Cat Food, Fat from meat, Raw fish, Dairy products, Human vitamins, Peaches, Plums, Pears, Salt, Sugar Q: Tell me why you should not feed corn on the cob to your dog? A: It can cause an intestinal blockage Q: Why are apples seeds poisonous to dogs? A: Seeds can cause cyanide poisoning Q: Why should small, cooked bones never be given to your dog? A: They can splinter and get lodged in the throat or intestines Corrected April 2024 8 CARE AND HEALTH, continued INTERMEDIATES: Q: What is the potentially deadly ingredient in chocolate? A: Theobromine Q: What is the potentially deadly ingredient that some chewing gum, candy, and toothpaste contain? A: Xylitol Q: Why should onions, garlic, or chives never be given to your dog? A: They can cause damage to red blood cells Q: Why is caffeine toxic to dogs? A: Caffeine is a stimulant and can cause heart palpitations or death Q: Eating what kind of fruit can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and life-threatening kidney failure? A: Grapes or Raisins Q: What food can cause weakness, vomiting, tremors, and hypothermia if ingested by a dog? A: Macadamia Nuts Q: Name TWO foods that are poisonous to dogs. A: Chocolate, Grapes, Raisins, Garlic, Onions Q: How would you describe the body condition of a dog with easily palpable ribs with minimal fat covering? A: Ideal Q: A dog with bony prominences, such as ribs, lumbar vertebrae, and pelvic bones, visible from a distance would be described as having what body condition? A: Too thin Q: How would you describe the body condition of a dog with ribs that are difficult to feel due to a heavy fat cover? A: Too Heavy Q: Why are regular vaccinations from your veterinarian important to your dog’s health? A: Vaccinations can help prevent your dog from getting serious, sometimes fatal illnesses Q: What does DHPP stand for? A: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza Q: Name TWO serious and sometimes fatal illnesses that may be prevented by regular vaccinations. A: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, parainfluenza, Coronavirus, and Rabies Q: What vaccination may be given to help prevent a dog from becoming infected with Kennel cough? A: Bordetella Q: Vaccinations schedules may vary based on where you live and your dog’s individual risk factors. True or False? A: True Q: What are two common signs of stress in dogs? A: Change in activity level, avoiding eye contact, licking lips, pacing, panting, sweaty paws, diarrhea, shaking (as if to shake off water), shedding, trembling, turning away, urination, yawning Q: What do you call an organism that lives on or inside a host? A: Parasite Q: Name TWO internal parasites common to dogs. A: Hookworms, Roundworms, Tapeworms, Whipworms, and/or Heartworms Corrected April 2024 9 CARE AND HEALTH, continued INTERMEDIATES: Q: Name an internal parasite that is not a worm. A: Giardia Q: What causes the infection of the intestines known as Giardia? A: Protozoan Q: How is Giardia acquired? A: Through contact with infected feces or drinking infected water Q: Name two symptoms of Giardia in dogs. A: Diarrhea with or without mucus, vomiting, weight loss, lack of energy Q: Which internal parasite looks like whitish piles of spaghetti? A: Roundworms Q: Which internal parasite can appear as white seeds or grains of rice in an infected dog’s feces? A: Tapeworm Q: Name the TWO internal parasites that puppies can be born with. A: Hookworms and Roundworms Q: Name the internal parasite that can be acquired by licking or sniffing contaminated ground. A: Whipworm Q: Which internal parasite can enter a dog’s bloodstream from the bite of an infected mosquito? A: Heartworm Q: What are TWO of the most common ways a dog can become infected with worms? A: Contaminated water, Contaminated food, Contaminated soil/dirt, Eating rodents or rabbits Q: What is another name for Roundworms? A: Ascarids Q: A cough that does not go away, shortness of breath, distended abdomen, and tires easily are signs a dog may have what internal parasite? A: Heartworm Q: How does a veterinarian test for internal parasites, such as roundworms? A: Fecal sample Q: How does a veterinarian test for a Heartworm infection? A: Blood test Q: What is the best method to avoid parasite infection? A: Prevention Q: What is a good way to check your dog for fleas? A: Use a fine comb or flea comb to check the skin on the back near the tail Q: What might you see on your dog’s skin or bedding that could indicate he has fleas? A: “flea dirt” Q: Name TWO symptoms that may be caused by a flea infestation. A: Itching, scratching, biting, hair loss, inflamed skin, flea dirt Q: What parasite can be transmitted to your dog by fleas? A: Tapeworm Q: Name two serious illnesses that ticks can carry. A: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease Corrected April 2024 Washington State 4-H Dog Curriculum Committee 10 CARE AND HEALTH, continued INTERMEDIATES: Q: Name TWO symptoms that may be caused by a lice infestation. A: Dry coat, hair loss, excessive scratching, nits Q: What is the name for lice eggs? A: Nits Q: What do nits look like? A: Small, white dots attached to hairs on your dog Q: Dogs that are severely infested with lice may suffer blood loss, resulting in what medical condition? A: Anemia Q: What parasite can cause anemia due to loss of blood if left untreated? A: Lice (Fleas accepted) Q: What external parasite can only be seen under a microscope? A: Mites Q: What parasite might cause a dog to shake their head and rub their heads on the ground? A: Ear mites Q: Tell me ONE way your dog could get heatstroke. A: Being left in the car; Over exercising on hot days; outdoor kennel or dog house without enough shade and/or ventilation Q: Name FOUR symptoms of heatstroke. A: Temperature of 104° or higher, Rapid breathing and pulse, Increased heart rate, Shock, Listless, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Staggers, Panting, Excess panting/drooling Q: What is the first thing you should do if you suspect your dog has ingested something poisonous? A: Call your veterinarian or Poison Control Hotline Q: Name four symptoms of poisoning. A: Seizures, collapse, severe vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, drool, foams at mouth, swollen, red eyes, trembling, swollen tongue, burned lips, bleeding from mouth or anus, bruising, dilated pupils, shock, increased thirst or urination Q: Name TWO items you might have in your house that are poisonous to dogs? A: Human medications/prescriptions (Tylenol/Advil/ibuprofen/acetaminophen), Industrial cleaners (bleach) Q: Why is it important to keep human medications and cleaning products where your dog cannot get them? A: They are poisonous to dogs Q: Name TWO items you might keep in your garage that are poisonous to dogs? A: Automotive products (Antifreeze, Gasoline), Insecticides (slug bait), Pesticides (rat poison) Q: Why should Insecticides, Pesticides, and Automotive products like antifreeze, be safely stored where your dog cannot get them? A: They are poisonous to dogs Q: Name TWO plants that are poisonous to dogs. A: Azaleas, Lillies, Tulips, Sago Palm Corrected April 2024 Washington State 4-H Dog Curriculum Committee 11 4-H GENERAL KNOWLEDGE INTERMEDIATES: Q: Name the four 4-H age groups. A: Cloverbud, Junior, Intermediate, Senior Q: What is the name of the youngest 4-H age group and the ages of its members? A: Cloverbud, between 5 -7 years old Q: What 4-H age group is designated for members between the ages of 8 and 10 years old? A: Junior Q: What 4-H age group is designated for members between the ages of 11 and 13 years old? A: Intermediate Q: What is the name of the oldest 4-H age group and the ages of its members? A: Senior, between 14-19 years old Q: Name two specific 4-H age groups and the age requirements for those members. A: Cloverbud 5-7 years, Junior 8-10 years, Intermediate 11-13 years, and/or Senior 14-18 years Q: What age group would a member who is 9 years old on October 1st be in? A: Junior Q: What age group would a member who is 12 years old on October 1st be in? A: Intermediate Q: What age group would a member who is 15 on October 1st be in? A: Senior Q: Name ONE way a person can join 4-H. A: Contact a local 4-H leader or the county extension educator Q: What is the youngest age a person must be on October 1st to join 4-H? A: 5 years old Q: Name TWO activities you can take part in through 4-H. A: Project Work, Demonstration/Public Presentations, Record Keeping, Recreation, Club Projects, County Contests, Exhibits, 4-H Camp, Know Your Government, 4-H County, State, and International Youth Exchanges, State 4-H Teen Events, Regional and National 4-H Teen Events Q: What does it mean to “Learn by Doing”? A: To learn by practice Q: Name the 4-H activity that members show and tell others how to do something. A: Demonstrations Q: What 4-H activity helps members to keep track of what they are learning? A: Record Books Q: Give me an example of a project that a 4-H club can do together. A: Community Service Q: Name two places where a 4-H member can exhibit their project. A: Club meetings, local fairs, State 4-H Fair Corrected April 2024 12 4-H GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, continued INTERMEDIATES: Q: Give me ONE benefit of exhibiting your project at 4-H events. A: Shows others what you have learned, helps you identify areas where you need to improve your work, Gives a sense of pride and accomplishment Q: As a 4-H member, what is one way to help identify areas where you need improvement? A: Exhibiting your project Q: What is one way a 4-H member can show others what they have learned? A: Exhibiting their project Q: What are the TWO kinds of meetings held in 4-H? A: Club and Project Q: How many parts does a good 4-H Club meeting have? A: Four Q: Name TWO parts of a good 4-H Club meeting. A: Opening, Business, Education, Fun Q: In which part of a 4-H club meeting do members say the 4-H pledge? A: Opening Q: The Pledge of Allegiance is said during which part of a 4-H club meeting? A: Opening Q: In which part of a 4-H club meeting does the Secretary take roll call? A: Business Q: Officer and committee reports are given during which part of a 4-H club meeting? A: Business Q: Name two activities that could take place during the Education part of a 4-H club meeting. A: Program, Demonstrations, Talks, Videos, Guest speaker Q: Which part of a 4-H club meeting does recreation or entertainment take place? A: Fun Q: Name two expectations of active 4-H club members. A: Volunteers to help, attends meetings and activities, Present ideas to the club, knows how to make a motion Q: How are 4-H club officers elected? A: They are elected by the members Q: Name TWO 4-H club officer positions. A: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter Corrected April 2024 13 4-H DOG PROJECT KNOWLEDGE INTERMEDIATES: Q: How many blue-ribbon scores can an exhibitor earn at State Fair in Obedience classes from a multiclass tier before they are required to advance to the next tier? A: Two Q: What Showmanship ring patterns are recommended for younger and less experienced 4-H members? A: Down and back and Triangle Q: Name the two Showmanship patterns that requires a 4-H member to switch lead hands. A: T and L Q: When using bait to free stack your dog, where is the best place to hold your bait? A: Close to your dog’s nose and mouth Q: What are the TWO kinds of Agility classes offered in 4-H? A: Standard and Jumpers Q: What is the name of the most advanced Jumpers Agility Class? A: Jumpers Excellent Q: What is the name of the most advanced Standard Agility Class? A: Standard Excellent Q: What are the TWO most advanced obedience classes offered in 4-H? A: Utility and Versatility Q: Name the three classes offered in 4-H Brace and Team Obedience. A: Sub-Novice, Novice, Advanced Novice Q: Explain the purpose of the 4-H Dog Bowl contest. A: To encourage members to learn more about their chosen project Q: Explain the purpose of the 4-H Dog Judging contest. A: To increase member’s problem solving and discretionary abilities Q: What vaccination must dogs have to be exhibited at the Washington State Fair? A: Rabies Corrected April 2024 14