Ford-Iroquois Dog Training and Dog Show

Ford-Iroquois Dog Training and Dog Show

Code of Conduct & Consent Form

As participants in the Ford-Iroquois County Dog Training and Dog Show, you have the responsibility of representing the Ford-Iroquois 4-H program to the public. You are therefore expected to conduct yourself in a manner that will bring honor to you and your family, as well as to 4-H.

1.  Respect the privacy of others.

2.  Treat everyone involved in this program with respect and common courtesy.

3.  Any distribution, possession, and/or use of alcohol, illicit drugs or medication(s) unapproved by program staff will result in disciplinary action for the offender(s). Disciplinary action(s) will include dismissal from the program and may include legal action by law enforcement authorities.

4.  The possession and/or use of tobacco, firearms or fireworks and participation in gambling is illegal and prohibited at 4-H events.

5.  Treat program areas with respect and care. You will be responsible for any damage, theft or misconduct in which you participate.

6.  Live up to your highest expectation for yourself, so you can be proud of who you are and what you have done.

As a participant in the Ford-Iroquois 4-H Dog Training program, I agree to follow the project guidelines and our code of conduct.

I,______(4-H’ers name) understand that there are risks involved when dealing with animals and regardless of the precautions taken by the 4-H staff, or the 4-H’ers, injuries may occur to me or my animal. These risks may include, but are not limited to, possible injury to the dogs by other dogs, or their handlers, injury on the agility equipment, injury to the children who are handlers of the dogs, the volunteers who are conducting the training or the public observing the training. The attached rules and precautions will help lessen those risks.

I have read and understand the attached rules, 4-H Program Handbook pages and precautions and agree to abide by the rules and code of conduct.

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4-Her Date

I give permission to ______to participate with his/her dog in the dog Training sessions to be held between______and

______at the ______.

(Location)

Signed______Date______

(4-H Member)

Signed______Date______

(Parent/Guardian)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

United States Department of Agriculture  Local Extension Councils Cooperating

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program please call 815/268-4051