Youths throughout King County will show their family dogs, mixed breed and purebred, at Argus Ranch for Dogs on Saturday, April 20.
Many school-age exhibitor hope to qualify during the county-level event to show at the Washington State Fair, formerly known as the Puyallup Fair, in September.
The show begins at 9 a.m. with breakfast and lunch cuisine on sale from the Teen Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H Club.
Two canine events will unfold at the show:
• Obedience, where members are judged on their dog training skills
• Showmanship, where members are judged on their ability to present their dog and their knowledge of canine health.
Argus Ranch is located near Flaming Geyser State Park, 35612 212th Way SE, Auburn. Visit www.argusranch.com for driving directions.
About 4-H
The WSU 4-H Youth Development Program offers interest-driven projects, such as dogs, to keep the attention of kids as they practice leadership, citizenship and life skills to define and solve problems facing themselves and their communities. Dog 4-H project members and their families have a lot of fun with their dogs as they learn and develop these skills. During the dog show, several 4-H members will also be conducting educational presentations.
To learn more about the show or joining dog 4-H, contact Marilyn Johnson, 253-639-0549 or ocean_beach_dog@q.com. For information about 4-H and the many different projects, including robotics, performance arts, animal and plant science, cooking, sewing, etc., that are offered, visit www.4h.wsu.edu or contact the King County Extension Office, 206-205-3152.
