Enrollment open for youth-oriented dog program

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MIDDLETOWN – Enrollment is now open for youth to join Orange County 4-H’s Dog Program this spring. This program is open to all youth interested in dog obedience, grooming, and handling.

“The Orange County 4-H Team is so excited to be able to offer the Dog Program once again! This program is a great way for youth to learn more about their dogs, to be able to better engage with them, and strengthen their training,” said DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, Orange County 4-H Educator.

An orientation will be held on Monday, March 20th at 6:30 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County’s office located at 18 Seward Avenue in Middletown. Attendance is mandatory for all participants and a parent/guardian.

The training classes will be held on Mondays at Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Education Center & 4-H Park located at 300 Finchville Turnpike in Otisville beginning on April 3rd. These in-person classes will each run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

To participate, interested youth must have turned 8 years old as of 9/30/22 and be working with a dog of at least 6 months of age. These classes are designed as a youth development experience for children, not as a place to get your dog trained. Dogs need to be controlled by the youth. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies. All dogs must be friendly and safely managed on a leash by youth. A copy of the dog’s vaccination records must be brought to the orientation with them.

Participants must be enrolled in 4-H. Membership registration is available online. The cost is $15 per youth or $25 per family. The enrollment fee to participate in the Dog Program is $30 per youth. Program registration is also available online.

The deadline to register March 17th. Call 845-344-1234 with any questions.




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