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Classes:
J-20 Novice A –
J-21 Novice B – DOG DEPARTMENT AWARD DONORS
J-22 Intermediate A – Agri-Pet Veterinary Service
J-23 Intermediate B Baker Hardware
J-24 Advanced A – Becky Hileman
J-25 Advanced B – Carousel Critters Dog Training
J-26 Excellent A - Chris Carroll
J-27 Excellent B –. Classy Canines & Critters
Coombs Excavating & Drainage Inc.
Division 6-Agility:
1. Dogs must be a minimum of 18 months old to compete Engel Brick
in the 4-H dog agility. Happy Tails 4-H Butler County
2. 4-H members and their families should consult with Karen Young
their veterinarian before beginning agility training. Dog Kathy & Ron Pflum

with health or other physical limitations should not be Lawrence L Baum DVM
trained or show in agility without consulting a veterinar-
ian. County and/or State show offi cials and/or judges Marvelous Marmadukes 4-H Club

have the authority to stop the performance of any dog Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital
whose soundness they question. Rebecca Lee
3. To participate in classes, shows and demonstrations, Shawn Webster
exhibitors must have been trained on all pieces of agil- W. Joyce Bradley
ity equipment for their particular class level. Exhibitors
must agree they will not attempt any piece of equip- Warren County Kennel Club of Ohio Inc.
ment on which they have not been trained. Watson Gravel, Inc.
* The 4-Paw rule for contact equipment will be eliminated. In the Windy Hill Farm
event the dog comes off the up-contact handler may choose to
allow the dog to retry the obstacle.
* Dog agility is a competitive sport in which a handler directs his or
her dog over a timed obstacle course. The level of the dog and han-
dler teams determines the obstacles. For the Beginners class, dogs
may compete on leash using a buckle collar.
* The dog must have 1 year of obedience in order to participate in
agility.
* An exhibitor may compete with no more than 3 dogs in same class.
The agility classes will follow State Fair Rules . The course will be
determined day of show.
• Scoring will be based on the State rules as follows.
Classes:
J-29 Level 1 on lead exhibition only (bait allowed)
J-30Level 2 (off lead)

Division 8-Cloverbud Classes:
For registered Cloverbud members ages 5 and in kinder-
garten up to second grade, must bring your own stuff ed
animal dog. Stuff ed dog must be between 8 and 16 inches
at the withers to show. Sign up day of show
• Showmanship -ring work only -must pro-
vide proper showmanship equipment.
Poster Parade - short interview with “judge” to explain poster
- will proceed to ring to display to crowd - same rules for
posters as “You and Your Dog”.
Outstanding Dog Member:
• Complete the form (the advisors have) to receive recognition
on Fun Day. Forms will be due on Tuesday July 28th 2026.