Oneida County offers a 4-H Dog Obedience Program for youth ages 9 to 19 years. The classes are usually held in the spring and meet once per week for approximately eight weeks.

The classes teach the youth how to properly train their dog at home. Dogs are brought to the classes but the majority of the training is expected to take place at home. The youth will learn how to teach their dog to sit, heal, come, halt, stand, stay, and down. The dog is trained using positive reinforcement. Having fun while learning more about dogs is the most important part of this program.

Upon completion of this program youth may participate in the Oneida County 4-H Dog Show usually held at the Boonville Fair.

For more information regarding the 4-H Dog Obedience Program please contact Kristi Cranwell at (315) 736-3394, Ext. 107 or email kac292@cornell.edu.