Members do not advance from Beginner A to Beginner B . Once a class has been skipped, the 4-H er may drop back only one class level. 4-H er and dog in the first year of training at home or in an organized class. All exercises will be performed on leash. The 4-H er working with the same dog may participate in this class for only one year.
Dogs perform the stand for examination, recall, long sit, and long down of lead.
No one can stay in this class more than two years or after receiving a blue ribbon at the county show level. No one can stay in this class more than two years or after receiving a blue ribbon at the county show level. A 4-H er may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county show level. However, if a 4-H er chooses to advance to the Regional Show on a red ribbon, they forfeit the right to remain in this class and must advance to Pre Open the following year. A 4-H er may participate in this class until receiving a blue ribbon at the county show level.