The SOAR Workshop Series provides youth and their canine companion with an opportunity to develop and practice Showmanship, Obedience, Agility, and Rally skills under the guidance of experienced clinicians. Along with building skills with their dog, youth also learn about dog-related activities, events, and organizations they can participate in. The series includes 3 to 4 sessions throughout the spring and summer months. Handlers will benefit from participating in each workshop. Each session provides action steps for youth to move forward and builds upon the skills learned from previous sessions. However, youth are encouraged to join any of the workshops even if they cannot attend them all.
SOAR Workshops are presented in partnership with the Platte Valley Kennel Club.
Notes:
- Dogs must be 6 months or older to participate
- Dog Height will be asked in the registration! Please know that in advance.
- Youth are allowed to bring multiple dogs.
- Vaccination forms are required.
- All vaccinations must be up to date by the workshop event
- Closed-toed shoes are required for the workshop
- All dogs will remain on leash unless designated by workshop clinicians
- Lunch will not be provided
Handlers will need to bring the day of:
- Potty bags
- Treats or toys
- Water and water dish for dog(s)
- Crates
- Dog with flat collar and leashes (no dangling tags or objects)
Spring 2023 Workshops
Saturday
January 21, 2023
Location: Go Dogs Inc. 2348 North 83rd, Omaha NE
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. CT
Fee: $20
- Payment due the day of the event.
- Cash or check only
- Make checks payable to: UNL
- Checks with insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee.
- No refunds will be given.
Additional event details will be communicated via the email address provided during registration.
Early registration is highly recommended but not required. Youth can also come the day of the event.
Saturday
February 18, 2023
Location: Omaha NE
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. CT
Fee: $20
- Payment due the day of the event.
- Cash or check only
- Make checks payable to: UNL
- Checks with insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee.
- No refunds will be given.
Additional event details will be communicated via the email address provided during registration.
Early registration is highly recommended but not required.
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Saturday
March 18, 2023
Location: UNL East Campus Animal Science Complex, Lincoln, NE
Tentative Time: 11:00-2:00 pm CT
This event offers a practice show for youth and dogs. The objective is to allow youth to gain practice on agility equipment and test out the various levels they may want to compete in, and get feedback from the judge. Placings will not be given as this is a practice show for all 4-H youth. All proceeds made from this practice show will go back to the 4-H dog program. Additional event details will be communicated via the email address provided during registration.
Fee: $10 per class, $5 per dog
- 2 dog max
- Each dog can participate in up to 2 different agility levels.
- Payment may be mailed or brought on the day of the event.
- Cash or check only
- Make checks payable to: UNL
- Checks with insufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee.
- No refunds will be given.
- Early registration is required.
- Payment can be made on the day of the event.
Open CPE Speedway Trial
Following the workshop, youth are invited to compete in Nebraska's first CPE Speedway Trial on Saturday, March 18. It will be held in the Animal Science Complex on UNL East Campus. This trial is hosted by Companion Dog Club - Nebraska. For more information, please contact Gisele Olney at golney@unomaha.edu.
