The 2022 4H Juniors Workshop  was  GREAT

Photos have been shared on our Facebook page and are available here:

Photos from Saturday, February 12, 2022

Photos from Sunday, February 13, 2022

4H K-9 Kids – Westchester County 2021/2022

Club Focus:Dog training, showing, care and dog related community service projects.

Members past and present worked on:

• Our library Reading with Rover program.
• Presented Dog Demonstrations in obedience, agility and rally-o.
• Members have raised money and purchased a canine protective equipment
• Collected food and supplies for shelters.
• Volunteered at local dog shows.
• For Guiding Eyes for the Blind, participated at the Walk-a-thon and bike rides. Collect newspapers, made tire jumps, sponsored a Pizza Party for a class.
• Dog (and Horse) Bowl participation.
• Shown dogs at various 4H, AKC and other organizations events. Including Westminster and Philadelphia Dog Shows.
• Herding and Farm Dog Certification
• Barn Hunt, CGC, Therapy Dog Tests
• Coursing Ability Test (CAT) and Fast CAT

• Member Requirements:

• 5 to 19 years old. 
• Participate in the club public presentation.
• Prepare a project book.
• Participate at dog demos and at least one other dog event during the year.
• Participate at the 4H and Grange Fairs. (THIS INCLUDES ENTERING 3 PROJECTS AND A PROJECT BOOK )
• Participate in fund raising and community service projects the club designates.

• Parent Involvement:

• Bring your child to meetings on a regular and timely basis.
• See that your child is practicing with his/her dog and working on their project books.
• Assist at club demonstrations, fairs and fund raising projects.

• 2021 – 2022 Club Goals:

• Farm dog certification and herding.
• Learn dog anatomy, dog breeding and dog health care.
• Enter dog events and therapy dog training.
• AKC Canine Good Citizen training.
• AKC Trick Dog
• For information: Contact Patti Murphy at (914) 393-0445 email: pmurphycpa@aol.com

Taconic Hills Kennel Club and 4H Juniors in the News!

Excellent Coverage by News 12 in preparation for Westminster!

Preparing for Westminster with Taconic Hills Kennel Club!

>>Local coach describes what it takes to be top dog at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Jun 17, 2022

By: News 12 Staff

A group of championship-level dogs from northern Westchester and Putnam will be among the 3,000 pups competing in this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown.

Taconic Hills Kennel Club Treasurer Patti Murphy is leading her Grand Champion Platinum pup Drew and several others into the breed ring on Monday.

Murphy runs the K9 Kids Westchester 4H Club which works with five-to-19 year olds to train dogs for therapy, obedience, agility and show.

4H is part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension and serves as a youth program to connect kids and teens with others who share similar interests and want to learn by doing.

"It's such an honor to have your dog reach that level," said Murphy.

Ellie Sheridan, 15, and her sister Amelia, 18, are part of the program and will be competing against Murphy with a pair of Belgian Tervurens the three co-own. The breed's appearance projects alertness and elegance and is known for its loyalty, versatility and intelligence.<<

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Taconic Hills Kennel Club Membership Application

Taconic Hills Kennel Club Supports 4H.  Our Westchester 4H Club is currently recruiting new members.