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¨ Any uncontrolled behavior such as ¨ Dogs must be attended to at all times
barking, running away from its handler, by exhibitor or exhibitors family mem-
etc., will be penalized according to the bers.
seriousness of the misbehavior,
whether it occurs during or between ¨ Dogs must be kenneled in designated
exercises, or before or after judging. areas.
¨ Any dog not under its handler’s control ¨ Exhibitors must clean up after their
may be excused from competition. dogs.
à ANY dog that needs more space should wear ¨ Dogs are not permitted outside show
a yellow ribbon or collar to let others know to venue.
keep an appropriate distance. Dogs wearing a ¨ Exhibitors or exhibitors family mem-
yellow collar may be crated in a separate bers are not permitted to tie up the
space. dog.
K. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT à Dogs must not be left unattended.
à Any exhibitor or other person(s) abusing a dog à Females dogs showing ANY signs of heat are
will be removed from the fairgrounds.
not permitted on the Fairgrounds, They are
à Judges have the right to deduct points from NOT permitted to show. Each do must go
the Sportsmanship category on the exhibitor’s through a health check each day of showing,
score sheet if unsportsmanlike conduct is dis- where all females will be checked for signs of
played at any time throughout the 4-H dog heat. If a female shows any signs of heat, she
show prior to or during judging. will be eliminated from the show and must be
removed from the Fairgrounds. DECISION OF
à Judges and/or show officials have the right to THE HEALTH CHECK OFFICIALS IS FINAL.
disqualify any participant exhibiting poor (This is a State Rule.)
sportsmanship at any time throughout the 4-H
Dog Show from showing, participating in activi- à Dogs are not permitted to wear any type of
ties, or from receiving any awards. muzzle, prong/pinch collar, or electronic collar
while on the fairgrounds. Exhibitors will be dis-
à Any handler who willfully interferes with anoth- qualified if their dogs are seen wearing muz-
er competitor or that competitor’s dog will be zles, prong/pinch collars, or electronic collars.
excused from competition.
à Only the exhibitor’s dog, exhibitor, and show
à Exhibitors, parents, volunteers, and other indi- officials are permitted in the show ring area at
viduals verbally and/or physically abusive or any time throughout the show.
threatening to show personnel will be removed
from the Fairgrounds, and exhibitors will be à Judges’ decisions are final. Exhibitors, parents,
disqualified. volunteers, and other individuals are not per-
mitted to talk with judges at any time during the
à Show officials have the right to order the re- Dog Show, except during Agility or Rally brief-
moval from the Fairgrounds anyone showing ings and walkthroughs.
unsportsmanlike conduct.
à Any violation of these set of rules will result in
à Exhibitors must check in at their show ring a deduction of points from an exhibitor’s high
within 15 minutes after being called to their point achievement award or class score sheet.
ring. Exhibitors who do not check in at their
show ring within 15 minutes after being called à No handler, parent, advisor or otherwise is per-
will have sportsmanship points deducted on mitted to sell livestock, products, services, etc
their score sheets. at 4-H related events. These events are NOT
to be used to promote personal businesses or
L. OTHER other non 4-H related organization at any
à An exhibitor disciplining a dog in the show ring show, training or other 4-H related events.
will be excused from further competition in that M. DOG WALK PASS
class.
à A Dog Walk Pass must be presented to enter a
à The judge will not permit any handler to use dog onto the fairgrounds during fair week, of
excessive verbal commands or to move toward current year. Passes will be given to advisors
the dog to correct it. to be passed out to members.
à Exhibitors are totally responsible for their dogs N. DOG’S APPEARANCE
while on the Fairgrounds.
à Dye & Coloring: Dogs are not permitted to be
¨ Dogs must be kept on leash while on dyed or colored in any way. If coat or nails
the Fairgrounds, except when partici- show any evidence of dye or coloring, the
pating in the ring during judging. score sheet will reflect a major point deduction.
