Jennifer Munsell, Superintendent
Heather Frank and Jayse Munsell, Assistant Superintendents
Awards:
Tina Dowling and the late Bob Dowling & Family - Champion Beginning Novice A Dog Obedience
Felt Farms (James Felt, Wakefield) – Reserve Champion Beginning Novice A Dog Obedience
Tina Dowling and the late Bob Dowling & Family - Champion Beginning Novice B Dog Obedience
Felt Farms (James Felt, Wakefield) – Reserve Champion Beginning Novice B Dog Obedience
Brent and Rachel Tietz, Norfolk - Champion Beginning Novice C Dog Obedience
Brent and Rachel Tietz, Norfolk – Reserve Champion Beginning Novice C Dog Obedience
Brent and Rachel Tietz, Norfolk - Champion Novice A Dog Obedience
Alex Frank, Carroll – Reserve Champion Novice A Dog Obedience
Pals N’ Partners 4-H Club - Champion Novice B Dog Obedience
Brent and Rachel Tietz, Norfolk – Reserve Champion Novice B Dog Obedience
Adam and Laura Behmer, Hoskins – Champion Graduate Novice Dog Obedience
Rick and Becky Lange, Hoskins – Champion Dog Versatility
Brent and Rachel Tietz, Norfolk – Reserve Champion Dog Versatility
Matt and Jennifer Munsell, Carroll - Champion Dog Care and Grooming
Brent and Rachel Tietz, Norfolk – Reserve Champion Dog Care and Grooming
Blue Ribbon Winners 4-H Club – Champion Dog Care and Showing Kit
Wayne County 4-H Council – Reserve Champion Dog Care and Grooming Kit
Matt and Jennifer Munsell, Carroll – Third place prize in all classes in Memory of Max
Premiums: Purple $10.00, Blue $8.00, Red $6.00, White $4.00
General Information:
A. Dogs with AKC "Champion Dog" degrees may not compete with the Beginning Novice Obedience Class.
B. Health Requirements: No health certificates are required, BUT proof of current vaccination records and rabies certificates are required and must accompany pre-fair entries and must be current at that time. One of the following is required as proof of vaccination: a vet health certification form with a vet’s signature, vaccinations printout or vaccination receipt. 4-H/FFA members vaccinating their own animals must provide proof in the form of a dated invoice (invoice must be dated on or prior to the date pre-fair entries are due). If vaccinations are not current, animals will not be permitted to show. Animals shall be free of discharge from nose and eyes, fleas, ticks, ear mites, worms, ringworm and other parasites and infectious diseases. Dogs are required to have current Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvo vaccinations. Consult your veterinarian for Leptospirosis and Bordatella recommendations.
C. Rules as set forth in Guidelines for Nebraska 4-H Dog Shows 4-H 421: https://go.unl.edu.4-h421 will be followed. No dog in season will be allowed to show.
D. Two dogs per exhibitor are allowed for entry. Exhibitors should provide primary care and training for the dog. The dog should reside with the exhibitor or be cared for by the exhibitor the majority of the year.
E. Dogs should be exercised behind the bleachers when classes are in progress.
F. Please be considerate of exhibitors in the show ring and spectators. Keep dogs out of the alley and walk-way and do not allow your dog to bark when sitting in the bleachers with your dog.
G. Posters: Since dogs do not remain at the fair, exhibitors are encouraged to make an 8.5 inches x 11 inches poster displaying a picture of their dog. Posters should also include dog’s name and 4-H/FFA member’s name. These posters are for display in the exhibit hall only and are not a judged exhibit.
H. Dress Code: See 4-H/FFA Animals General Rules. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are suggested. No flip flops or sandals are allowed.
I. Entries and proof of vaccinations must be turned in to the Nebraska Extension-Wayne County office prior to the fair.
J. CLEANUP shall be the EXHIBITOR'S RESPONSIBILITY. This includes all areas on the show site.
Dog Obedience
A. A dog can be entered in only one obedience class.
B. Advancement in Obedience Classes - A youth will move up to a “transition year,” after they receive two purples in a specific class at county or state level competition. Youth will finish their 4-H year at the same level if the second purple ribbon occurs in the middle of their 4-H year. Youth do not have to move up in the middle of a 4-H year. Youth will then have the option to stay in their current class for one additional year (after receiving two purple ribbons) called the “transition year.” During the transition year, youth will practice the more advanced class (gaining skills such as off leash work) but may compete in their same level. Youth may advance up to the next level more quickly with advice/assistance from a leader and parent to help evaluate skill and readiness of youth and dog. This may especially occur if the youth has had previous dog handling experiences.
C. Beginning Novice Obedience Divisions A, B & C - All exercises must be performed on a six-foot (6) long leash. Dogs must heel including figure-eight, stand for examination, come on recall, long sit for one minute and long down for three minutes. During the sit and down exercise, the leash must be held by the handler.
D. Novice Obedience Divisions A & B - Dogs must heel on leash including figure-eight, stand for examination off leash, heel free, come on recall off leash, long sit for one minute off leash and long down for three minutes off leash with handler across the ring.
E. Graduate Novice Obedience - Dogs must heel on leash, stand for examination off leash, heel free including figure-eight, drop on recall off leash, long sit off leash for three minutes with handler out of sight and long down off leash for five minutes with handler in sight.
F. Advanced Graduate Novice - Dogs must heel on leash and figure-eight (off leash), drop on recall, dumbbell recall, recall over high jump, recall over broad jump, and long down.
Obedience classes
G-701-010 Beginning Novice Division A - Exhibitor and the dog is in first year of competition. (Dog Project started after October 1, 2025). An exhibitor in their second year of county competition is not eligible for this class. See Letter C for exercise description.
G-701-020 Beginning Novice Division B - Exhibitor or dog beyond first year of competition. See Letter C for exercise description.
G-701-025 Beginning Novice Division C - Exhibitor and dog beyond first year of completion. See Letter C for exercise description.
G-701-030 Novice A Obedience - Exhibitor and dog must have received a purple ribbon in Beginning Novice Obedience and are in first year of Novice class competition (started after 10/1/2025). See Letter D for exercise description.
G-701-035 Novice B Obedience - Exhibitor and dog are beyond first year of Novice class completion. See Letter D for exercise description.
G-701-040 Graduate Novice - Exhibitor and dog must have received a purple ribbon in Novice Obedience. See Letter E for exercise description.
G-701-050 Advanced Graduate Novice - Exhibitor and dog must have received a purple ribbon in Graduate Novice. See Letter F for exercise description.
Other classes:
G-701-070 Versatility - The handler shows what the dog can do instead of having a set pattern, such as in the Obedience Division. This can be tricks, brace, teamwork, sporting event such as point, retrieve, using hand signals. Events must be done in the ring. Exhibitor must prepare a sheet for the judge so they will know the exercise.
G-701-080 Care and Grooming - Internal and external care of animal will be judged on the following criteria: nose, eyes, ears, mouth, teeth, feet, nails, legs, skin, hair coat, trimming, nutritional health, temperament of the dog, three to four health care questions to be answered by the 4-H/FFA member and the appearance and attitude of the 4-H/FFA member. Each of these items will receive a score of 1 to 6 points. Limit one dog entry per exhibitor.
G-701-085 Care and Showing Kit - suggested items include health kits, grooming kits, show kits, etc. The kit should include an index card which lists what is included in the kit and why. Vaccination records should be included in the kit, as well as any other items needed to groom the dog or get it ready for a show.
DOG SHOWMANSHIP
Awards:
Casey and Dacia Caskey, Wayne - Champion Senior Dog Showman
Chad and Carly Oestreich, Hoskins – Reserve Champion Senior Dog Showman
Rick and Becky Lange, Hoskins - Champion Intermediate Dog Showman
Chad and Carly Oestreich, Hoskins – Reserve Champion Intermediate Dog Showman
Rich and Connie Behmer, Hoskins - Champion Junior Dog Showman
Chad and Carly Oestreich, Hoskins – Reserve Champion Junior Dog Showman
Premiums: Purple $4.50, Blue $4.00, Red $3.50, White $3.00
General Information:
A. Exhibitors must show their own animal in showmanship and must show within designated age classes. Age divisions are as of December 31, of the previous year.
B. Exhibitor may enter one showmanship class.
C. Judged by showmanship rules in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show Guidelines 4-H421: https://go.unl.edu/4-h421.
D. Each class will be judged on the handler's appearance (10%), grooming and conditioning of dog (20%), and coordination of the dog and handler (50%), general knowledge (20%).
E. Dress Code: See 4-H/FFA Animals-General Rules. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are suggested. No flip flops or sandals are allowed.
Showmanship classes:
G-700-009 Junior Showmanship (8, 9, & 10 yrs. old)
G-700-010 Intermediate Showmanship (11, 12, & 13 yrs. old)
G-700-011 Senior Showmanship (14 yrs. & over)