Ingham County 4H Dog Project

09/22/2025

🚨 Help Protect the Future of Ingham County 4-H! 🚨

The future of Ingham County 4-H and MSU Extension is at risk due to proposed county budget cuts. The current plan doesn’t fund even one full-time position — which could mean the end of 4-H programming in our county.

We need YOU to speak up and show up to help save this vital program for our youth and community!

📣 Community Meetings – All Are Welcome!
Hosted by the Ingham County 4-H Council, Still Life Committee, and Horse Committee. Open to all 4-H families, Master Gardeners, alumni, and concerned community members.

🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6:45 PM
📍 Mason Community Church – 1000 E. Columbia St, Mason

🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6:45 PM
📍 Bethlehem Lutheran Church – 549 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing

🗳️ Final Budget Vote:
Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 PM
📍 Third Floor, Courthouse, Mason

This is a critical moment for our community. Please join us, bring a friend, and help ensure that 4-H continues to thrive in Ingham County.

09/17/2025

Some good showmanship pointers to watch as State Dog show is THIS weekend!

09/14/2025

About those "courtesy turns"....
Purpose is to line up dogs so they move straight away from judge as soon as possible so they see as best rear movement as possible. However that works best for you and your dog! As long as it's quick and smooth!

08/29/2025

Cloverleaf Newsletter – August 29, 2025

Please be sure to read the weekly newsletter for all the latest 4-H information.

08/20/2025

OH NOoooooo

08/13/2025

Some good notes to apply for showmanship

Whether you set the front first or teach the dog to anchor their rear feet and step forward with the front, it is critical that the front legs come straight down under the dog's chest. Stacking the legs too far back or the dog stepping too far forward can cause the dog to "post" which ruins the whole outline of the dog.