Written collaboratively by Nathan Skadsen; Wendy Sweeter; and Kasee Hieb, former SDSU Extension State 4-H Agri-Workforce Coordinator. Updates provided by 4-H Dog Coordinating Council.
Station Study Resources

Station 1: Dog Behavior Postures
This station will test the 4-H members’ knowledge of Dog Postures and what they mean.
Members should be familiar with:
- Body Language of Fear in Dogs Poster, CattleDog Publishing.
- 7 Real World Examples of Dog Body Language with Pictures & Quiz, All Things Dogs.
- How To Read Dog Body Language, American Kennel Club.
- Dog to English Translation Chart, Dogs for Defense K-9
Station 2: Breed Identification
This station will test the 4-H members’ knowledge of dog breeds. All breeds will come from the American Kennel Club Sporting Group. 4-H members will be given a picture and a short description of the breed to be identified.
- Hound Dogs, American Kennel Club.
Station 3: External Parts of a Dog
This station will test the 4-H member’ knowledge of the external parts of a dog.
- Dog Anatomy from Head to Tail, Dogs for Dummies.
Station 4: Dog Health and Vaccinations
This station will test the 4-H members’ knowledge of dog vaccinations.
- First-Year Puppy Vaccinations, American Kennel Club.
Station 5: Agility Equipment
This station will test the 4-H members’ knowledge of dog agility equipment.
- Dog Agility Equipment, South Dakota 4-H Dog Project Guide.