Our Mission
To offer a 4-H dog project that encourages youth to accomplish personal
goals and master life skills with their dogs, without competing against other 4-H dog
project members.
Getting Started
This webpage provides all the materials you need to participate in the Dog Achievement Program (DAP) project. Begin by downloading the documents below! Â
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DAP Categories
The development of the 4-H Dog Achievement Program was funded through a grant from The Ohio 4-H Foundation.
The DAP Categories (see links below) contain the topics and activities for you to complete to earn your certificates and ultimately a pin. You can begin by choosing categories and topics within those categories.Â
If you have never taken a dog project before, you must choose and complete the required activities to earn the certificates in My Dog and Me and Basic Training categories first.  Â
My Dog and Me
Learn information about dogs, dog care and welfare, and your own dog
Basic Training
Learn fundamental skills needed to train dogs (Additional Appendix Resources are included in this file)
After earning the above certifications you can continue to select from the additional DAP categories below as they interest you (in no particular order).
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Commit to be Fit
Apply exercise and fitness activities to create healthy lifestyles
Health and Safety
Learn about general health, wellness and safety in caring for your dog
Public with Your Pup
Learn community service and service learning
Careers and Canines
Learn about dog-related opportunities, business skills and careers
Portions for Your Pup
Learn the importance of proper nutrition for healthy lifestyles
Create and Relate
Use your creativity to explore the world of dogs
Science Unleashed
Learn STEM-related dog applications
Develop with Your Dog
Explore canine opportunities for 4-H and beyond
2017 Updates
January 2017 - Print out pages to update your book.
November 2017 - Appendix page number references removed throughout. Change to page 15, print to update your book.
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