Countywide Dog Project

What you can do in this project:

• Learn the basics of caring for your dog
• Showmanship
• Obedience
• Rally Obedience
• Agility
• Participate in County competitions including Obedience and Showmanship
• Participate in State competitions including Obedience, Rally Obedience, Showmanship, Dog Quiz Bowl, and Agility

Grades: Grades 3-13

Cost: The board will determine whether there will be a fundraiser or dues set at the beginning of the year.

Equipment Needed:

• 6′ leather leash, a choke collar (not a prong) and a show lead
• Sit…Stay…Come…to the Dog Project Meeting!

Project Add Deadline: January 5, 2026

Location: Show Arena at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Cedarburg, WI.

Times: Group 1- 6:30-7:15 pm.; Group 2- 7:30-8:15 pm.

2025-2026 Meeting Dates 

The first few weeks, all members should NOT bring their dogs, they will be learning about the required vaccinations for their dog and the required equipment. Please watch for emails as to when you will be bringing your dogs to the meeting.

• November 17, 24 (no dogs)
• December 8, 2025 (Holiday Party)
• January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
• February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
• March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026
• April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026
• May 4, 2026
• May 8, 2026- Dog Show Set-up
• May 9, 2026- Ozaukee County 4-H Dog Show
• Summer Training dates below, the meetings will be held at the Fairgrounds Picnic Gazebo from 6:00-7:30 pm. (Dates subject to change based on State Dog Show)
  • Dates TBA.

For more information, please contact:

Email: ozco4hdogproject@gmail.com
Call: Jason Heller, 4-H Dog Project Leader at (414)-218-4777
Call: Michelle Kringel, 4-H Dog Project Leader and Dog Project Co-Superintendent at (414)-254-6281