You'll need a dog to train and you'll need to attend the dog training workshops. When you enroll in the project, you'll receive a schedule of workshops you can attend.
If you choose to participate in the Dog Show at the County Fair, you may need a special lead for your dog.
Project Completion Requirements:
- Enroll in the Dog Project
- Complete Dog ID: 2026 Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Required for all project dogs
- Dog IDs are required to show at the Larimer County Fair and Colorado State Fair
- Directions in Project Information below
- Participate in a 4-H Sponsored Community Service Activity
- Do a 4-H Related Demonstration
- Complete a Dog Record Book
- Record books must be kept for each project animal
- Exhibit your Dog
- Complete all Club Requirements
4-H E-Records were previously known as Record Books. Each project has its own E-Record book that members are required to complete each year. We recommend downloading and starting your record book right away. All record books should be kept in a 3-ring binder. The front cover should have the 4-H'ers name, unit number, and project.
Need help filling out your E-Record? Talk to your club leader, project leader, or visit our E-Record help page.
Record Book Check-In Sheet
Junior
2025-2026 Dog Project Record Book - Junior
Intermediate
2025-2026 Dog Project Record Book - Intermediate
Senior
2025-2026 Dog Project Record Book - Senior
Larimer County 4-H Required Dog Vaccinations
- Proof of Rabies vaccination is required for all dogs participating in any of the County 4-H Dog Workshops and the Larimer County Fair. You can bring proof of Rabies vaccination to the Dog Orientation or your first workshop or scan the certificate and email to: bashorro@co.larimer.co.us. Dogs will NOT be allowed to participate in County 4-H Dog Workshops, the Larimer County Fair, or the Colorado State Fair without proof of current Rabies vaccination. No exceptions.
- Proof of Canine Distemper and Parvovirus vaccine is also required for the Larimer County Fair and Colorado State Fair, so please plan ahead.
Required Dog ID Information
All 4-H Dog Project members are required to fill out a Colorado 4-H Dog Identification Form. Dog ID forms will be online only. You do not need to send a hard copy of your Dog ID to the Extension Office. Go to 4honline.com
Directions to add an Animal ID:
- Log in to 4honline using your family email •
- Go to the Member Page
- Scroll down to list of family members and click on “edit” next to your name (just like when you were registering)
- Click on the “Animal/Livestock” button at the top
- Choose your animal type: “Dog”
- Select “Add Animal”
- Fill out the information and upload your dog’s shot records and photos
- Click on “Save”
A printed copy of your online Colorado 4-H Dog ID is required for your Dog Record Book.
Directions for printing an Animal ID:
- Log in to 4honline using your family email.
- Go to the Member Page.
- Scroll down to the list of family members and click on “edit” next to your name (just like when you were registering).
- Click on the “Animal/Livestock” button at the top.
- Click on the “Edit/View” button next to the animal.
- Right click print
- Scroll down to the pictures
- Right click print again
- The ID will be on two pages: one with the information and one with the pictures.
Larimer County 4-H Dog Project Leasing Policy
Updated 2020
Larimer County 4-H members may lease a dog to participate in the 4-H Dog Project. This program is designed to offer the opportunity of the dog project to members who are unable to own a dog. The lease terms and agreements should be determined by the 4-H member and the lessor, and the Extension Office is not involved in any lease agreements and operates purely as an educational advisor.
Members with a leased dog may participate in all activities pertaining to the Larimer County 4-H Dog Project, including workshops, clinics, contests, camps and the Larimer County Fair 4-H Dog Trials.
Leased Dogs are not allowed to show at the Colorado State Fair 4-H Dog Trials.
To print all upcoming events, select "Agenda" and then "Print"
The Larimer County 4-H Dog program is designed to provide an opportunity to handle, care for and learn about dogs. Members learn responsibility, leadership, communication and the importance of keeping accurate records. 