Boy Scout Merit Badge On Dog Care


How To Earn a Boy Scout Merit Badge In Dog Care

DOG CARE

Tell some of the characteristics of 10 breeds of dogs; OR give a
short history of one.

Point out on a dog (or on a sketch) at least 10 parts. Give the
correct name of each.

Present a report signed by a parent or guardian describing the
care you have given your dog for 2 months. Include these items:
feeding schedule, food used, housing, exercising, grooming, and
bathing. Tell what has been done to keep the dog alert and
healthy.

Present a written report showing about how much it costs to keep
your dog for 2 months.

Explain the right way to obedience train. Show with your dog any
three of these commands: "Come," "Sit," "Down," "Heel," "Stay,"
"Take it," Drop it," "Get it."


Do at least TWO of the following:

a. Describe what should be done to remove fleas, ticks, and lice
from your dog.

b. Describe the symptoms of the following: distemper, rabies,
mange, ringworm. Explain what you would do if your dog showed any of these symptoms.

c. Describe the proper treatment for sore ear, sore eye, fits,
removing something swallowed by a dog, removing something stuck
in its throat.

d. Explain first aid for a dog bite. List the things as needed in
every dog owner's first aid kit.


Explain precautions to take in handling a hurt dog. Show how to
put on an emergency safety muzzle. Explain how to treat wounds.
Show how to put on a simple dressing and bandage to the foot,
body, or head. Explain what to do if a dog is hit by a car.

Tell the dangers of home treatment of a serious ailment. Report
on a visit to a veterinary hospital; or report on a visit to an
animal shelter.

Know the laws and ordinances involving dogs in force in your
town.

BSA Advancement ID#: 41
Source: Boy Scout Requirements, #33215E, revised 2002

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Anxiety in dogs can include symptoms such as: pacing, tremors,
excessive biting at a particular area (especially the feet), excessive
barking, hiding, poor appetite, and even aggression toward
another animal or you.

Some dogs become anxious when left alone in the house, when
being boarded, just before and during thunderstorms, and July 4th,
when other dogs are around the house, when a new animal or
person is brought into the family, changes in routines, and car
rides (especially when going to the veterinarian or groomer).


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