1. 4-H Berrien County Seasonal Expo Canine Evaluations - Since 2005, Best Friends 4-H Club has hosted a Spring Achievement Canine Evaluation in Obedience (using the AKC CGC Program as a goal), Agility, Presentation and Junior Showmanship. 4-H Leaders become the evaluators and stewards of the evaluation as the 4-H'er showcases his or her teamwork and training with his or her canine.
2. Canine Therapy at Blossomland Learning Center, Berrien Springs Michigan - During the months of September through April, Best Friends 4-H Leaders and his or her temperament tested canine enter Mrs. Kathy Zuraw's gym class at Blossomland's Learning Center and using the dog as a therapy tool, work on an individual basis with the students encouraging him or her to walk, use his or her cognitive thinking process, communicate and use tactile touch in a positive manner.
3. Canine Therapy Seminar in Education at Andrews University - Throughout the year, Best Friends 4-H Club Leaders are invited into the Educational Department to teach a seminar on the benefits of Canine Therapy in the classroom. We bring in our canines as a visual aid and demonstrate the practicality of using a canine as a therapy tool for children and adults alike in the education system.
4. Canine Therapy Seminar in Nursing at Andrews University - Throughout the year, Best Friends 4-H Club Leaders are invited into the Nursing Department to teach a seminar on the benefits of Canine Therapy in the medical world. We bring in our canines as a visual aid and demonstrate the practicality of using a canine as a therapy tool for children and adults alike in the education system.
5. Teaching Canine Safety at Local Schools - Every so often, Best Friends 4-H Leaders are invited into a school to educate the students on Canine Safety. We bring in the dogs to demonstrate
6. Team Instructor Classes - Team Instructor's Class will be scheduled to assist the new Team Instructor in understanding the dog training classes being taught during our dog training classes project.
2. Canine Therapy at Blossomland Learning Center, Berrien Springs Michigan - During the months of September through April, Best Friends 4-H Leaders and his or her temperament tested canine enter Mrs. Kathy Zuraw's gym class at Blossomland's Learning Center and using the dog as a therapy tool, work on an individual basis with the students encouraging him or her to walk, use his or her cognitive thinking process, communicate and use tactile touch in a positive manner.
3. Canine Therapy Seminar in Education at Andrews University - Throughout the year, Best Friends 4-H Club Leaders are invited into the Educational Department to teach a seminar on the benefits of Canine Therapy in the classroom. We bring in our canines as a visual aid and demonstrate the practicality of using a canine as a therapy tool for children and adults alike in the education system.
4. Canine Therapy Seminar in Nursing at Andrews University - Throughout the year, Best Friends 4-H Club Leaders are invited into the Nursing Department to teach a seminar on the benefits of Canine Therapy in the medical world. We bring in our canines as a visual aid and demonstrate the practicality of using a canine as a therapy tool for children and adults alike in the education system.
5. Teaching Canine Safety at Local Schools - Every so often, Best Friends 4-H Leaders are invited into a school to educate the students on Canine Safety. We bring in the dogs to demonstrate
- How to ask permission to pet a dog.
- How to approach a dog safely
- What to do if you see a strange dog and it approaches you.
6. Team Instructor Classes - Team Instructor's Class will be scheduled to assist the new Team Instructor in understanding the dog training classes being taught during our dog training classes project.