Our Classes
Puppy Pushers currently offers classes in Obedience, Showmanship, and Agility to those 4-H members enrolled in the Dog Project in Howard County.  Our Obedience and Showmanship classes are held on Tuesday evenings at the Greentown Fair Grounds, and are free to all members.  Our Agility classes are held on Saturday evenings at Anything's Pawsible Dog Training Center - less than 5 miles west of Kokomo via State Road 26.  As the equipment and facility do not belong to the club, donations for equipment and facility maintenance are very appreciated.

Rules and Regulations
Puppy Pushers' Rules and Regulations are published in the Howard County 4-H Project Summary.  You can access this online through the Howard County Youth webpage, as well as the necessary Record Sheet and Vaccination Form.

Classes Offered

Obedience Classes Offered
(Click for a description of tasks required for that level - classes are repeatable unless otherwise stated.)

1A - For 4-H members with no previous formal dog training experience with a dog which has
received no obedience training prior to January 1st of the current year. (repeatable for exhibition only)
1B - For 4-H members with previous dog training experience, (4-H or otherwise) coming back
with a new dog, or for 4-H members with no experience whose dogs have had training which
disqualifies them for Class 1A. (repeatable for exhibition only)
2A - For 4-H members and dogs which have completed 1A or 1B. (repeatable for exhibition
only)
2B - For 4-H members and dogs which have completed class 2A.
3A - For 4-H members and dogs which have completed second year work. (repeatable for
exhibition only)
3B - For 4-H members and dogs which have been in 3A, but are not ready for fourth year work.
4A - For 4-H members and dogs which have completed third year work (repeatable for
exhibition only)
4B - For 4-H members and dogs which have been in 4A, but are not ready for fifth year work.
5A - For 4-H members and dogs which have completed fouth year work (repeatable for
exhibition only)
5B - For 4-H members and dogs which have been in 5A, but are not ready for sixth year work.
6A - For 4-H members and dogs which have completed fifth year work (repeatable for
exhibition only)
6B - For 4-H members and dogs which have been in 6A.
Veterans - For 4-H members whose dogs are at least seven (7) years old or are physically challenged.  The dog must have completed at least class 2B in previous years.  Dogs that are physically challenged must be accompanied by a letter from a veterinarian stating that the dog is unable to perform jumping and/or retrieving exercises.  A dog may not be shown in any other obedience class once they have competed in the Veterans class.

Showmanship Classes Offered
Novice (enrolled in 3rd grade at time of enrollment)
Junior (enrolled in 4th or 5th grade)
Intermediate (enrolled in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade)
Senior (enrolled in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade)

Agility Classes Offered
(Note other than Beginning A, all are off leash. Repeatable unless otherwise stated.)
Beginning A - 4-H member has not previously participated in Beginning Agility (not repeatable.)
Beginning B - 4-H member has participated in Agility before, either with the current dog, or a different dog. Dogs should repeat Beginning B until they can safely negotiate the Teeter.
Intermediate A - 4-H member has not previously participated in Intermediate Agility (not repeatable.)
Intermediate B - 4-H member has participated in Intermediate Agility before, either with the current dog, or a different dog. This class should be repeated until the dog can perform advanced
level work.
Advanced A - 4-H member has not previously participated in Advanced Agility (not repeatable.)
Advanced B - 4-H member has participated in Advanced Agility before, either with the current dog, or a
different dog.
Veterans - 4-H members who have previously participated in agility with a dog now 7 years or older and/or a dog that with medical conditions that prevent full jump height. Veterans will jump 1 height below their UKC height class. This class may be repeated. This is NOT a State Fair class.