The Maine 4-H Dog Clinic is open to all youth ages 9–18; owning a dog is not required. Participants will learn how to teach behaviors based on the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program, including accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting and more. Members of the UMaine Extension 4-H dog animal science committee will lead the clinic.

Recommended Age: K–12 (ages 9–18) 

The clinic is free; registration is required. Register on the event webpage [https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/animal-science-resources/dog/clinic/] by Aug. 4.

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact 207.942.7396; or sheila.norman@maine.edu.