November 18, 2025
4-H Dog Judges and Leader Training
The 2026 Kansas 4-H Dog Judges Training/Recertification and Leader Training will be held in Salina at the Saline County Expo Center January 31-February 1, 2026.
New judges can be certified, returning judges can get a refresher and be re-certified, and leaders can gain a better understanding of the various classes to better prepare local youth for project work. Older 4-H members are invited to observe the training and better understand how they will be judged at invitational and the Kansas State Fair 4-H Dog Show. Participants must be 16-years-old and older to attend this certification and training.
Emails will be sent to judges needing to re-certify and encourage them to become familiar with the new Kansas 4-H Dog Rule Book revised in 2023.
Registration will open December 1 and is due by January 2, 2026. Complete information and registration link is available on the 4-H Dog Judge and Leader Training page.