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CONTENTS

Welcome 1

Notes to Leaders 1

• The Development of Life Skills 1

• The Roles You Play 2

• What You Need to Know 2

• Topics for Your Club Meetings 2

The junior Handler 3

• Appearance 3

Posture 3

Smoothness 3

• Animation 3

• Attention 3

Proficiency 4

Ri ng Courtesy 4

• Attitude 4

• Effort 4

The Dog 5

• Grooming 5

Proper Presentation of the Breed 5

• Baiting 5

Knowledge of Your Dog 5

The junior Showmanship Team 6

• Compatibility With Your Dog 6

Preparedness (Alertness) 6

Posing or Stacking the Dog 6

• Gaiting 7

• The Team in Action 7

The 4-H Dog junior Showmanship Scoresheet 11

Celebrate Your Success! 12

Other Resources 13

AcknowledgmentsThis material was developed by the1993-94 Michigan 4-H CompanionAnimal Programming Committee.Project coordinator was TammyMoeggenberg, 4-H graduate assistant. The bulletin was edited byRebecca McKee, publicationseditor, and designed and illustratedby Marian Reiter, graphic artist,both of the 4-H Youth Programs ofMichigan State UniversityExtension's Children, Youth andFamily Programs.

C«:opyrigh11995 Michigan State university SOard 01 Trustees. ThesematerialS may becopled lorpurposes ol4-H programsandolhernonprofiteducational groups.

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Congratulations on deciding to get involved in dogjunior showmanship!Showmanship demonstratesyour knowledge of handlingand posing your dog.Throughout the showmanship contest, the judge willevaluate your skills, attitudeand appearance, your dog'sappearance, and your ability to work with your dog asa team.

This guide is designed to provideyou with the basic information youneed to know for beginning dogjunior showmanship. The term"junior showmanship" is a nationally recognized general class namefor dog showmanship and in no wayreflects an age category for handlers.

For more information on dogsand showmanship, see the "OtherResources" section on page 13.

Notes to LeadersCongratulations on your involve

ment in 4-H as the leader of a dogproject. 4-H dog projects canprovide young people and theirvolunteer leaders with a widevariety of experiences. The successof these experiences depends largelyon two key elements that you, as aleader, bring to the group: the desireto work with young people and aninterest in dogs. "Interest" is the keyword' Remember that you don'tneed to be a dog expert to work withyouth in this project area.

Keep in mind that all 4-H activities should be designed to positively

WELCOME

influence the development of theyoung people involved. As theleader working with youth ofdifferent ages, it's important thatyou understand the physical, thinking, social and emotional changesthat young people go through asthey grow from childhood to youngadults and how these changes mayaffect how you design your clubactivities. Check with your county4-H office for resources to enhanceyour understanding of thesechanges.

The Developmentof Life Skills

Like all 4-H project areas,involvement in the 4-H dog juniorshowmanship project is designed toprovide two major outcomes foryoung people. They learn moreabout the project area-dog juniorshowmanship, and they develop keylife skills such as problem-solvingand communications.

As a 4-H leader, it's importantthat you recognize these key lifeskills and how projects can bedeveloped to build these skills inyoung people. Following are someof the key life skills for you to keepin mind as you work with youngpeople:

Positive self-awareness and selfesteem-4-H clubs and activitiesprovide settings in which youngpeople can have experiences thatmake them feel good about themselves. By becoming aware of theirown abilities and potentials, 4-H'ersdevelop positive attitudes aboutthemselves, attitudes crucial to theirsuccess. In a 4-H dog junior showmanship project, members developan appreciation of their own knowledge and skills and their ability toshare their knowledge and skillswith others.

Problem-solving and decisionmaking skills-The ability to makegood decisions and solve problemsis very important in the world welive in-a world in which we areoverwhelmed with information. Thehands-on, learn-by-doing atmosphere of 4-H activities providesmany opportunities for 4-H members to enhance their creative abilityto solve problems and make decisions. 4-H dog projects are designedto provide opportunities for youngpeople to develop these skills whilethey learn about different kinds ofdogs and how to care for, train andshow them.

Communications skills-4-Hactivities help young people developand enhance both their interpersonalcommunications skills and theirformal communications skills. Bybecoming involved in group activities, 4-H'ers have many opportunities to develop interpersonal communications skills such as goodlistening habits. By being encouraged to share what they learn intheir 4-H activities, 4-H'ers developformal presentation skills like givingtalks or demonstrations or creatingposters or videotapes.

An awareness of science andtechnology-There's no wayaround it! Science and technologyplaya large role in our everydaylives, and it's important to helpyoung people recognize theirimpacts. Dog projects can sparkyoung people's interests in areassuch as biology or veterinarymedicine. Encourage them to learnmore about these topics of interest.

Leadership skills-4-H activitiesprovide wonderful opportunities foryoung people to develop theirleadership abilities. Wheneverpossible, encourage the youth inyour club to take on leadershiproles. For example, one or two


members could design meetingsaround topics such as the di fferentkinds of gaiting patterns they mayencounter in a contest or the breeddifferences between the houndgroup and the sporting group. Amember could also take the leadership for coordinating a field trip orfor arranging for a special resourceperson to attend a meeting.

The Roles You PlayAs the leader of a 4-H dog

project, you may play one or severalroles. You may be the organizer ofyour club's meetings, with responsibility for arranging things likesetting up the meeting, contactingmembers and arranging for resourcepeople. (although many of thesejobs can be the responsibility of 4-Hmembers). You may also play therole of teacher, in that you might bethe person who teaches membersabout the knowledge and skills theyneed for areas like dog juniorshowmanship. Or you might dosome teaching but act as a resourcefinder-that is, you find "experts"who can come to your club meetingsand demonstrate these skills. Whatever roles you play, keep in mindthat you are a youth developerinterested in helping young peopledevelop to their potentials!

What You Needto Know

As the leader of a 4-H dog juniorshowmanship project, you need todo several things before introducingdog junior showmanship to yourclub:

1. Get to know the basics ofjunior showmanship.

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• Review the material in this 4-HDog Junior ShowmanshipManual. This will give you a goodbackground in what members needto consider as they learn more aboutdog junior showmanship andcompete in showmanship contests.

• If possible, attend a workshopon dog junior showmanship. Checkwith your 4-H staff to see where andwhen these types of leader workshops are offered. Also check to seeif similar workshops are availablefor 4-H members to attend.

• Check with your 4-H staff to seewhat other kinds of resource materials are available (for example,videotapes or slide programs) ondog junior showmanship.

• Visit dog shows. Watch juniorshowmanship and conformation tolearn how the different breeds ofdogs are shown.

2. Check with your 4-H membersto see what kinds of dogs they'll beworking with so you'll have an ideaof the specific showing points tokeep in mind for various breeds andgroups.

3. Get to know the specifics ofdog junior showmanship in yourcounty and state. (If junior showmanship is new to your county, talkwith your county 4-H staff andothers leaders about the level ofinterest in your county.) Showmanship contest divisions can vary.Some contests will divide handlersaccording to their age and experience levels. Be sure to share thisinformation with your members sothey know what to expect. A copy ofthe 4-H Dog Junior ShowmanshipScoresheet is included on page II.Share this scoresheet with yourmembers.

4. Check with dog leaders inother clubs and counties to find outhow they teach junior showmanshipand to get more information on theproject.

Topics for YourClub Meetings

There are many topics for clubmeetings that can help your members prepare for a dog junior showmanship contest. Ask your groupwhich topics they would like toexplore and encourage them to helplead sessions around these topics.Following are several examples:

• Caring for the dog-Help yourmembers explore what's involved inproviding excellent daily care fortheir animals, including nutrition,exercise, medical needs and COmpanionship.

• Steps in junior showmanship-Demonstrate the varioussteps involved in showing a dog.Discuss how to design and use atraining schedule so that both thedog and the member are comfortableduring a contest.

• The appearance, altitude andbehavior of the junior showmanship participant-Focus on whatthe members need to know, howthey should act and how they shouldappear to convey a confident andcourteous manner during the contest.

ote: The final section of this4-H Dog Junior ShowmanshipManual is designed to help members evaluate their dog juniorshowmanship experience and toencourage them to share what theylearn. Be SlIre to encourage yourmembers to complete this section ofthe guide.


THE JUNIOR HANDLER

AppearanceRemember that you never get a

second chance to make a firstimpression. Your appearance isimportant to the impression youmake in the ring. Be neat, attractive,comfortable and pleasant to watch.Girls should wear skirts, culottes ordresses that are below the knee.Attractive pants are also acceptablein some shows. Avoid wearingjewelry that makes noise or interferes with handling. Boys shouldwear a suit or sports slacks and ajacket, with a shirt and tie or turtleneck; a sweater is also acceptable.Wear your hair away from your faceto avoid distraction from yourexpression and to help you seeclearly.

Low-heeled, rubber-soled shoesare best since they provide goodtraction and are quiet when you gaityour dog. Neat and clean tennisshoes or other canvas shoes are alsoacceptable.

All clothing should be appropriate for moving when handling a dog.Choose attire that allows freemovement of your arms and legs.The color of your clothing shouldcontrast with your dog withoutdistracting from it. If your dog isone color, you can wear a solidcolor that allows your dog to lookgood and stand out, or you can weara quiet print that contains the colorof your dog. If your dog is varied incolor or pattern, wear a solid colorthat matches one of your dog'scolors. Your dog's show lead shouldmatch the color of its neck.

Above all, be neat and clean. Tryto keep your clothing free of dog hair.

PostureDuring showing, check your

posture and position constantly. Stay

at least an arm's length from yourdog, keeping plenty of space between you and the dog so you don'tblock the judge's view. Whenlowering yourself to your dog'slevel and rising again, try to keepyour body straight and use your legsto raise and lower yourself. Kneeling may be appropriate for somebreeds for posing only. Whenshowing large breeds, bcnd at thewaist only when necessary and asquickly and smoothly as possible.

SmoothnessBe calm, don't rush, and try to

appear relaxed and in command ofthe situation. Appear cool andcollected, but don't hold up thejudging procedure. Conserve yourmovements by being methodical.Know what to do and do it withoutfussing. Make each action smoothand controlled. Jumpy and jerkyactions make a handler look nervousand unsure, and may upset the dog.

AnimationLook confident, alive and active!

Don't appear bored. Smile andenjoy what you're doing, and makethe experience enjoyable for yourdog as well.

AttentionWatch your dog, the judge and

the other handlers. Pay attention towhere you are stepping, gaiting,standing and looking. Know wherethe judge is and always keep yourdog between the judge and you. Usesome eye contact with the judge, butdon't ignore your dog. Recognizewhat the judge is doing and try todetect what he or she is looking for.Help the judge by listening andfollowing directions exactly.

ProficiencyMake sure you know and follow

the rules. Groom your dog perfectlyand pose it properly. Know exactlywhat to do during each aspect of thecompetition (such as individualexamination of your dog andgaiting). If your dog is small, beprepared to present it on a table. Ifyou need to remove the lead, place itbehind you to your right (if you areright-handed), being careful to placeit so you can retrieve it and put it onyour dog quickly and without effort.Gait your dog correctly. Hold thelead properly, keeping the excesslead gathered in your hand. Knowexactly where you as a handlershould stand and be there. Polishyour performance to perfection!

Ring CourtesyNever do anything that may distract

other dogs or handlers. Don't makesudden movements or noises. Don'ttalk to other handlers or spectators.Avoid speaking constantly or loudlyto your dog. Talk to your dog only


to excite or calm it. Don't crowd thehandler and the dog ahead of youwhen in line or during group gaiting.Space yourself about three feet fromthe dog in front of you. If you baityour dog, keep the bait off theground or floor. Retrieve any baitthat falls. Never upstage anotherhandler. Never take your dogcompletely out of line or off the matunless told to do so by the judge orby the steward. Keep in mind thatit's a poor handler who resorts tomaking others look bad to makehimself or herself look good.

AttitudeGo into the ring to do the best job

you are capable of doing. Always bea good sport. Whether you win orlose, be humble and gracious.Congratulate the winners and be

sincere. In a like fashion, if you arefortunate enough to win a class orshow, accept congratulations fromothers humbly and sincerely.

If the judge makes commentsabout your handling, listen andthank him or her. Tell your instructor or leader what the judge said andwork on it. Remember, good sportsmanship is the most importantelement you can display in the ring.Enjoy doing the best you can,regardless of whether you win.

After returning home from theshow, be sure to express yourappreciation with a thank you noteor lelter to the people who helped insome way. Some of the people toinclude are:• Show management officials• Superintendent(s)• 4-H staff and volunteers• Donators of trophies and awards

EffortEffort is the most important and

the hardest point to display in dogjunior showmanship. Always keeptrying and never give up' You cancontinue to do your best job ofhandling even when your dog isuncooperative. If your dog is welltrained to the point that it appears"steady as a rock," reposition itoccasionally. When the dog does itall, leaving nothing for the handlerto do, competing is no longer achallenge. You must appear to beworking, but as calmly and aseffortlessly as possible. If you endup on the losing end of the line,remember that it is you, not yourdog, who has been judged. Yourplacement is not your dog's fault.

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THE DOG

GroomingGrooming is important to the

presentation of your dog, and juniorhandlers are responsible for grooming their own dogs. Groom your dogmeticulously ahead of show time.The dog's nails should be trimmed,and its coatI ears, eyes and teethshould be clean. Pet or show clipsare equally acceptable in dog juniorshowmanship.

Proper Presentation ofthe Breed

With your dog standing, use theproper posing method (also referredto as "stacking") for your particulardog, whether it's a pure breed ormixed breed. Know the properpositioning of your dog's head andtail. [f needed or customary for thebreed, bait your dog so it willexhibit the proper expression.Breeds that are the size of a Shetland sheepdog or smaller should be

presented for examination on a tableif one is available. The correct placeto set up a dog is the upper leftcorner (closest to the judge) or asclose as you can get to that position.

BaitingMost dogs enjoy being baited,

and if done properly, baiting can putthe finishing touch on your performance. If you have a breed thatneeds to be baited (such as a Doberman pinscher, collie or Shetlandsheepdog), you can use any baityour dog likes. Some commonlyused baits are soft-baked liver, hotdogs and cat treats.

When baiting, stand in front ofyour dog. If the judge is on the leftside of your dog, hold the bait inyour right hand and the show lead inyour left hand (reverse if the judgeswitches sides). Use the bait to keepyour dog attentive and animated.Don't distract the judge by wavingyour arm around while baiting.

Instead, keep your arm fairly stilland be subtle. Don't let your dog eatthe bait when the judge is looking atyour dog. Do let your dog eat a littlebit to keep its interest when thejudge is not looking.

Baiting should be done wheneveryour dog is posed. When gaitingyour dog, most breeds should bebaited as soon as they are stopped infront of the judge. Do not hold baitin front of your dog while gaiting.

Knowledge ofYour Dog

Be knowledgeable about yourdog's breed. Know how it deviatesfrom the breed standard and be ableto correct for these faults whenshowing. Be aware of your dog'sgood points. !t's helpful to know thedog's anatomy as well (see figureI). For example, if a judge were tosay, "Your dog's hock should beperpendicular to the floor," youshould know what part to correct.

Figure 1. Anatomy of the dog.

Rump

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Feathers:Fringe of hairon ears, legsand tail

Bite: Position ofteeth (even,scissors,undershot orovershot)


THE JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP TEAM

Figure 2. Posing your dog (side view).

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B. The width at the hip is thesame as the spread betweenthe rear feet.

C. All four feet should pointforward.

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C. The hocks are also perpendiculartothe floor, placing the leg closest tothe judge first. The only exception isfor German shepherds.

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Several things are done the same with all breeds:A. The head is kept above the level of the back.B. The front leg is placed perpendicular to the floor by picking it up

by the elbow. Place the front leg closest to the judge first, then theother front leg.

Figure 3. Posing your dog(front view [A], rear view [8] and feet [C».

Be ready for whatever the judgewants you to do. Watch the exhibitors ahead of you and be preparedand in position for the individualexamination and gaiting (for example, keep the lead gathered and inthe proper position). Don't hold upthe judging procedure. Anticipatehow your clog will react and bereacly for it. Learn what the judgewill be looking for ancl make sure heor she sees it'

Stand your dog on the inside eclgeof the mat (or in line if no mats areused). If you're at a corner, "round"the circle, using both mats that formthe corner. Be sure you keep lots ofspace between you and the dog inthe front of you, so you aren'tcrowded and can be seen. The judgecan't see you if you're hidden in acorner. When posing your dog, stayat least an arm's length from it. Thisgives you plenty of room to movesmoothly around your dog and keepit between you and the judge at alltimes. Don't set your dog in aposition odd to the others. Posingviews are shown in figures 2, 3 and 4.

Preparedness (Alertness)

Compatibility WithYour Dog

Work as a team in the ring. Useyour hands to command and reassure your dog. Do not use your feetto position or control your dog. Bekind and never, under any circumstances, reprimand your dog physically for disobeying you.

Use mirrors to become aware ofhow you look with your dog inposing and gaiting. Study photographs or videotapes of you andyour dog in action.

Posing or Stackingthe Dog


The Team in Action

on page 3), you won't have tocrowd the dog for the mat. Baitshould not be used while the dog isin motion.

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Figures 5 to 15 on the followingpages illustrate the various types ofgaiting and posing you'll be askedto do during a dog junior showmanship contest. In all these figures,"0" represents the dog and "H"represents the handler.

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continuous action. Keep your backstraight, your head up and watchwhere you're going. Keep an eye onthe judge and an eye on your dog.Run silently; avoid unnecessarymotions or noises that detract fromthe gaiting procedure. Show poise,grace and animation. Use the entirering unless the judge tells you to dootherwise. The mat is for the dog torun down the center on withoutslipping. If you are wearing theproper footwear (see "Appearance"

If your dog is aGerman shepherd, the headposes up andforward with a looselead. Ears should beerect, and the pasternsare not perpendicular tothe floor. The rear legfarthest from the judge isplaced under the body and thetail drapes between the rearlegs. The handler should standat or near the dog's head.

GaitingAlways keep your show lead in

the hand that is beside the dog.Make your gaiting smooth, straightand the correct speed. Keep yourdog trotting, not galloping, pacing orshuffling along. (Trotting is whenone front leg and the opposite rearleg move forward at the same time.Pacing is when the legs on the sameside of the dog move forward at thesame time.)

When in motion, your dog shouldmove naturally and freely, just farenough ahead of you that you mustextend your arm slightly. Avoidtraveling ahead of your dog. If yourdog is unwilling to move out in frontof you, stay at or slightly behind itsshoulder area.

Do not keep the lead too tight ortoo loose for your breed or individual dog. Know every gaitingpattern and be able to reverse yourdirection.

To keep the dog in the judge'sview, make changing the lead fromone hand to the other a smooth,

Figure 5. Gaiting in a group withthe judge in the center.

Figure 6. Gaiting in a group withthe judge in the corner.

Leave space between dogs. Only bypass dogsthat refuse to move. Be considerate of dogs thathave slowed or stopped .

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Figure 8. Gaiting the leftcorner "L."Make a smooth left turn. Change dog to the rightside at the end. Cross behind dog to put dog onleft when returning to the judge. At the corner,make a small circle to the right so the dog isgaiting straight toward the judge.

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Figure 9. Gaiting straight out and back with about-turns,Be sure the dog is gaited away from and to the judge in a straight line. The dog should not stop movingin the about-turn. Pattern A is nice for small or slow-moving dogs. Patterns B, C and D are for large orfast-moving dogs, or when it is necessary to change sides.

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Figure 12. Gaiting the "T." Figure 13. Gaiting dogs in pairs.Straight away and turn left. About turn, changinghands to put dog on right. Gait to the other endof the ring. About turn, changing hands to putdog on left. Left turn, return to judge. Large orfast-moving dogs should do a right circle beforethey return to the judge.

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Dogs stay in the middle. Wait until the otherhandler is ready. Keep the dogs together. Wait forthe slower dog.

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Figure 14. Front stop. Figure 15. CornersStop the dog about 3 to 4 feet from the judge.Stop the dog on a slight angle, with the handlercompletely in the front (A) or slightly to the front(B). Allow a natural stop (don't set the dog up).Stand with the dog. If the judge moves aroundyour dog, move around the dog to keep the dogbetween the judge and you.

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4~H Dog Junior Showmanship ScoresheetCLASS

BREED

DOG NUMBER

Appearance-Handler:

· Attitude (5)

· Dress & Grooming (5)

· Posture (5)

Gaiting Circle:

· Attention (5)

· Control (5)

· Courtesy (5)

Pose or Stack:

· Timing (5)

· Square (5)

· Show Bite (5)

· Reset (5)

· Complete Unit (5)

Gaiting Straight, Triangle, "L" or "T":

· Control (5)

·Turns (5)

· Stop (5)

· Handler Position (5)

Gaiting Pairs:

· Control (5)

· Turn (5)

· Courtesy (5)

· Stop (5)

· Handler Position (5)

Final Posing:

· Head & Tail (5)

· Side (5)

· Front (5)

· Rear (5)

· Handler (5)

TOTAL SCORE:(Perfect Score = 125 points. Each category= 5 points)

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CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS!

Once you have participated in dog junior showmanship, you can be really proud ofyour accomplishments! In fact, you'll probably be excited enough to continueparticipating in this area of the dog project.

After your first showing experience, think about your activities and how you feltabout them. Take a few moments to fill in your responses to these statements.

The most important thing I learned from participating in dog junior showmanship was:

One thing I might do differently the next time in a dog junior showmanship project is:

One thing I learned about in my project that I would like to explore further is:

Here's how I plan to do this:

One way I could teach others about what I learned in my dog junior showmanshipproject would be to:

Good luck in your future showmanship activities!


OTHER RESOURCES

BooksRead as much as you can on dog

showing, breeding, judging, behavior and gaiting. In addition to thebooks listed below, there are alsomany good books written aboutindividual breeds or on specifictopics concerning individual breeds.

The Complete Dog Book (18thedition). Official publication of theAmerican Kennel Club, HowellBook House, 730 Fifth Avenue,New York, NY 10019. 1992.

Dog Steps by Rachel Page Elliot,Howell Book House, 730 FifthAvenue, New York, NY 10019.

Kennelwood's ConformationTraining, Buechting, 1989.

New Complete Junior Showmanship Handbook (2nd edition).Brown, Howell Book House, 730Fifth Avenue, New York, NY10019.

Pure-Bred Dogs-AmericanKennel Gazette. Monthly publication of the American Kennel Club,51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY10010.

Slide ProgramsThe following slide programs are

available on loan through yourcounty Michigan State UniversityExtension office from the Agriculture and Extension EducationResource Center:

Dog Breeds (4H0359)-Each slidehas a picture and a brief descriptionof individual dog breeds. (I 15slides, 1973)

Dog Parts (4H0360)-These slidesshow the location of the anatomicalparts of a dog. (24 slides, 1973)


MICHIGAN STATEUNIVERSITY

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4-H Dog Showmanship Manual

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