Preble County Let's Build Bridges Not Barriers

I never understood why the dogs were different than all the other animals. It's a shame that adults do not set a better example for children. Excluding entries (kids) is like saying you can come to our club but you are not really a part of it. Sounds like the mean kids group grew up to be senior fair board. I guess they forgot that dogs live on farms too and can be a valuable resource there as well as a faithful companion.

If kids are in 4H give them a chance to experience other animals. With the large livestock, as long as the advisors for the first time handler and for the large animal are present to assist the young 4H member, help them understand the nature of the animal, go for it. We support the idea. We need our kids to explore outside their every day experiences.

Why if they are required to show an animal and be graded on showmanship they wouldn't be afforded the same experience as the other entries. This is the type of reasoning that has this fair in a dismal stagnant state.

Please do the right thing here and let the kids and their dogs compete. Think of it this way, what good farm would be without a good daog. They are as much a part of a working farm as cows, sheep, pigs, goats and horses. A Senior Fair Board is expected to show wisdom...so do it.

you can show bunnies, but not dogs! well that's just ridiculous! Humans and dogs have a very special bond. This could help alot of children in more ways than one! After all, that's what it's all about....the children, right?!

The junior fair is for the kids, how is preventing kids from competing helping kids learn to thrive in todays society.

all Animals deserve to. be in.this

Let Dogs into the Showman of Showmen competition!

let the kids show..my kids show dog,s in 4h and open show,s..let them do champions of champions

All showmen, no matter the species, should be allowed to compete for Showmen of Showmen.

Do it for the kids.

LET THEM SHOW!!

Please allow my hard working 4Hers a chance at presenting there showman abilities to the community! The kids work hard a

Dogs are being utilized more and more everyday in society. They are being used in the work force and medical field quite often. Experience with dogs is becoming a way of life. I have always said that you can never be first if you always follow. Lets step forward and get the dogs in there.

Please allow my children to be able to compete!

I think this is a good idea:)

Sounds like a great idea :)

Its all about the kids come on people let yhe dogs in

All 4-H groups should have the opportunity to complete in the Showman of Showmen Competition. I was under the impression that the competition is to find the best showman of all animals. A dog on the farm is no different in keeping under control as a cow, pig, horse, llama, chicken, or any other animal raised on farms. The contest is to highlight the skill, confidence, and execution of the exhibitor in handling and showing a mixture of species other than the one they are representing.

My kids were in tail wagers 4-H club for a total of 20 years. They work just as hard as anyone else in 4-H, and deserve the recognition just as much as anyone else!