March Dog Madness Deadline – March 5th
March Dog Madness (MDM), an annual NYS 4-H Dog Leader Training Program, will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Cornell.
Registration forms are downloadable now from our department of Animal Science website
Click on Extension/4-H Youth Programs, then click on Dogs – OR- go straight to the events calendar link. You will see March Dog Madness there. The theme for March Dog Madness 2009 is…Green is Good (and healthy).
What does Green mean to you? Perhaps it means energy efficiency, saving resources, or green grass and trees. How about less gas and more money?! Come learn, practice waste reduction, and contribute to a sustainable future by bringing your own travel mug, pen/pencil and reusable bag to bring home green goodies. In addition, network and take home more teaching tools than you ever imagined! 4-H teens and adult volunteer leaders throughout New York State will increase their knowledge about turning a passion for dogs into a life-long good ‘n healthy experience.
Each participant will have an opportunity to pre-select 2 different hands-on workshops from a menu of topics. Dr. Jodi Korich, Director of Partners in Animal Health, part of Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine Outreach Program, will address current recommendations for canine vaccinations and animal identification. This annual conference is an opportunity to bring adult and teen volunteers together with community experts to increase knowledge and awareness of the value of science based information on local CCE/4-H dog training programs. Instructors include university, extension and industry representatives.
Workshop topics include:
Temperament Testing, Rally Obedience, Clicker Training, Reading with Rover, Going Green: Recycled Toys and Crafts, Working with Shelter Dogs, Basic Grooming for Health and Obedience Training from a Judge’s Perspective
Registrations are due March 5 and will be taken on a first come first served basis. Space is limited to first 100 people who register. $15 covers workshop materials and lunch. To maintain this low price, remember the “bring your own items.” Our conference sponsor and sustainable eatery at Cornell, Manndible Cafe http://www.manndiblecafe.com/ will provide compostable lunch supplies. Meat and meatless chili options will be served. Pre-registrations must be received with payment of $15 per person or a commitment to charge a county account must be specified. Each concurrent workshop is limited to 20 participants.
Agenda items for the spring NYS 4-H Dog advisory committee meeting (immediately following MDM) are also required in writing by March 5th. Please send those to:
Dana Palmer dlp10@cornell.edu or Advisory Committee Chair, Kathi Chambliss chamblissk@aol.com
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Brief MDM Schedule:
9:45…………..Opening Remarks – Dana Palmer, What does Green
mean to you?
10:00…………Session 1 (5 concurrent workshops) – see registration form for topic choices.
11:00…………General Session with Dr. Jodi Korich, DVM and Director of Partners in Health at Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine. Increase your knowledge about current canine vaccination and animal identification recommendations http://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/pet/
11:45……….Session 2 (5 concurrent workshops) – see registration form for topic choices.
12:45pm…….Lunch – Mix and mingle, share green resources
1:30…………Resource Room/Lending Library Open
2:00…………Closing Panel of Assistance Dogs – Guests TBA
2:50…………Evaluation/Pick up Treats
3:00…………NYS 4-H Dog Advisory Spring Committee Meeting
4:00pm………Head for Home
9:15am………Check-in Lobby of Morrison Hall