1. Dog Handling Penne Smith and Kristen VanNess Ohio State University Extension

2. Collars Allowed in the Ring Buckle Collar Martingale Collar Ohio State University Extension

3. Collars Allowed in the Ring Slip Collar/Choke Chain Head Halter * Some events Ohio State University Extension

4. Additional Collars Allowed on Grounds Harness Ohio State University Extension

5. Safety Concerns Ohio State University Extension All four paws should stay on ground Collars should not be continuously tight (especially slip collars and head halters) Dogs can pull many times their own weight. Be aware of smaller kids with strong dogs Weight/size of leads compared to dog size Flickr: ratterrell

6. Collars Not Allowed on Grounds Prong Collar Electronic Collar Ohio State University Extension

7. Flickr: devinephron

8. Ohio State University Extension Flickr: Jim’s Photos 1

9. Ohio State University Extension Flickr: jeff_ro

10. Ohio State University Extension Flickr: Chris Barker Flickr: akeg

11. Ohio State University Extension Flickr: robotpolisher

12. Ohio State University Extension Flickr: Louise Beebe Memorial Library

13. Greeting Dogs ●Ask the dog (read body language). Stressed dogs and excited dogs should not be pet. ●Ask the owner, avoid direct eye contact, let the dog approach. Pet on shoulder/chest, not over head. ● One person at a time. Ohio State University Extension Flickr: LauraT

14. Vision Ohio State University Extension Flicker: SimonT Flickr: Jim’s Photos 1

15. Flight Zone Ohio State University Extension Flickr: Blue Square Thing ●Approximately 9’ in dogs ●Increased in stressed or excited animals

16. Appropriate Help for Behavior Problems/Evaluation Ohio State University Extension Only veterinarians can make a diagnosis/treatment plan Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist Meghan Herron DVM - OSU Behavior - specific veterinarian Elizabeht Feltes DVM - The Behavior Clinic - Olmstead Falls (NE Ohio)

17. Participation Options for Inappropriate Dogs ● Choose the right dog project ● Dog Achievement Program ● Self Determined Project ● Club Level Judging Ohio State University Extension

18. Questions? Ohio State University Extension