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Welcome to Canine Connection Youth explore more about dog health, nutrition, and care, genetic problems, population control, showmanship, training, ethics and budgeting. Purchase this curriculum Learner Outcomes Youth who engage in this curriculum will develop essential dog project skills such as selecting a dog; investigating breeds; appreciating dogs' places and roles in society; practicing grooming, fitting, showing and training; caring for dogs; and exploring dog-related careers and activities. Youth will also practice the life skills of communication, responsibility, planning and organizing, decision making, leadership and more. Completion Certificate
Chapter 1. Selection and Care American Kennel Club for Purebred Dogs Traveling with Your Pet Boarding Your Pet Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFFA) Canine Eye Registration Foundation Canine Genetic Desease Network Where Did That Giant Dog Breed Come From? (PDF) Budgeting (PDF) Cost of Pet Ownership (PDF) Definitions of Genetic Disorders (PDF) Chapter 3. Behavior and Training Dog Behavior Teaching Tricks United States Dog Agility Association All Star Performance Dog Association	Chapter 2. Health and Nutrition Dog Nutrition The Veterinary Care Team A Career in Veterinary Technology External Parasites Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Pet Safety: Leaving a Dog Home Alone (PDF) Taking Bailey to the Veterinarian (PDF) Chapter 4. Fitting and Showing About Dog Shows Junior Showmanship Decision Making Activity