My Best Friend!

Skills and talents displayed during 4-H Dog Project

Barnes County 4-H students forged through the winter weather during the North Dakota Winter Show to spend an afternoon of fun and learning with Dr. Jennifer Fischer, national-certified dog trainer and veterinarian from Valley City Veterinary Hospital.

Dr. Fisher shares with the TimesRecord that the 4-H Dog Project is a way to help 4-H’ers:

• Develop leadership, initiative, self-reliance and sportsmanship.

• Experience the pride and responsibility of involvement with a dog.

• Learn a greater love for animals and develop a humane attitude toward them.

• Prepare for citizenship responsibilities by working together in groups and supporting community 4-H Dog Projects and activities.

This 4-H project is one of many that gives the students a chance to demonstrate and show their skills and talents with their animals.

Barnes County 4-H members say thank you to those of you who made it out to see the dogs in action.

Watch for more 4-H activities and events in your Times-Record or by visiting the Barnes County Extension Facebook page.