When you hear the word dog, we all think of "man's best friend." For many people this is true. However, for many youth, before a dog becomes a best friend, it is a learning experience full of new responsibilities. Youth quickly learn that dogs need to be fed, groomed, exercised, and loved. Most kids are initially really excited about their friendly new pets, but lose interest as the learning peaks and youth get bored. 4-H offers many great opportunities to help overcome the lull in learning and provide different experiences to help kids understand more about their friendly, furry pets.The …