4-H competitions began Friday with the dog show at the Fairgrounds Anderson Building.
This year’s Senior Showmanship champion was Bailee Van Sickle of Model Boosters. Van Sickle brought Maverick, a blue heeler. She says another dog helped to calm Maverick down by his presence in the house the past few months — which helps during training.
The Junior showman champion — and the obedience champion — was Max Danler of Cloverleaf. He says obedience is important when it comes to dogs.
Danler says “it takes a ton of practice, but it’s worth it in the end.”
RESULTS
Senior Champion Showmanship: Bailee Van Sickle, Model Boosters
Reserve Champion: Kate Rees, Chamness
Junior Champion Showmanship: Max Danler, Cloverleaf
Reserve Champion: Caleb Carson, Rinker
Champion Puppy: Grayson Hanlin, Cloverleaf
Champion Beginner: Caleb Carson, Rinker
Reserve Champion: Joria Turek, Chamness
Champion Pre-Novice A Obedience: Max Danler, Cloverleaf
Reserve Champion: Cooper Spade, Cloverleaf
Champion Pre-Novice B Obedience: Bailee Van Sickle, Model Boosters
Reserve Champion: Bre Anna Gasche, Sunflower
Champion Novice B Obedience: Bailee Van Sickle, Model Boosters
Reserve Champion: Trace Gasche, Sunflower
Champion Dog Obedience: Max Danler, Cloverleaf
Reserve Champion: Bailee Van Sickle, Model Boosters
