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  1. PetPALS Stress in Animals

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/understanding-animal-behavior-communication-1

    Stress in Animals Each animal will react differently to changes in its environment, just as each person reacts differently to the stresses in his or her life. Some people deal better with stress than others, as do some animals. It is essential for 4-H’ers ...

  2. PetPALS Understanding Animal Behavior & Communication

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/understanding-animal-behavior-communication

    Objectives. To help young people: Learn how animals communicate. Develop an understanding of their animals’ behavior. Develop an understanding of animal behavior for each species studied. Identify their animals’ behavior in various situations. Learn how s ...

  3. PetPALS Bringing Pets

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/preparing-youth/bringing-pets

    Bringing Pets Throughout these Steps volunteers have had a chance to observe the pets in different situations. All pets must have passed either the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen® or Socialized PetPALS tests before this role-playing activ ...

  4. PetPALS Preparing Youth

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/preparing-youth

    Objectives: To help young people Prepare for AAA visits using role-playing techniques. Safely introduce their pets to each other’s animals. Learn how to introduce themselves and their pets to senior adults in a simulated visiting situation. Learn how to i ...

  5. PetPALS Recognize

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/preparing-pets/recognize

    Recognize When Animals Should Not Visit 4-H members must know their pets well enough to notice any changes in the animal’s overall health, behavior and physical appearance. DO NOT take your pet on a visit if he or she has any of the following: Change in a ...

  6. PetPALS Supplies

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/preparing-pets/supplies

    It's In the Bag- A Supply Kit The 4-H PetPALS Pack or supply kit the 4-H member takes on visits must be prepared prior to the visit. Each member can select his or her own backpack or tote bag, or the 4-H PetPALS club can have look-alike bags for all ...

  7. PetPALS Grooming

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/preparing-pets/grooming

    Good Grooming is a Must! Pets must be clean and well-groomed when they visit! 4-H members need to groom and clean their pets before they take them on a 4-H PetPALS visit. Grooming may include bathing, depending on the cleanliness of the pet. It may not be ...

  8. PetPALS Preparing Pets

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/preparing-pets

    Objectives: To Help Young People Learn the importance of feeding their pets a high quality diet. Understand the importance of grooming their pets prior to visiting. Learn the steps involved in grooming their animals. Recognize signs of sickness in their p ...

  9. PetPALS Diet

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/preparing-pets/diet

    The Importance of a High-Quality Diet One expression of the bond fostered between youth and their visiting pets is concern with providing the best available nutrition for their animals. Feeding an appropriate high-quality diet is essential for maintaining ...

  10. PetPALS Benefits

    https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/ohio-4-h-petpals/benefits

    Benefits of becoming a 4-H PetPAL and of Visiting Senior Adults Pets provide socializing effects and help “break the ice” as the youth introduces him or her to a resident. Increase social interaction Improve psychosocial function Increase social competenc ...

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