Dog Care
  Scrapper is my dog. He's half chihuahua and half Manchester Terrier. He's not the smartest dog in the world, but I love him a lot. He has a great personality and is good most of the time, except when he barks at the vacuum. He's MY dog and he does everything with me, including sleeping in my bed. I taught him to sit a long time ago, but that doesn't count for the badge because it was before I was 11. This badge doesn't have too many requirements that are new to me.

Progress:

Writing down my two-month schedule of care.
Reading Dog Care and Training Books.

Requirements:

(1) Tell some of the characteristics of 10 breeds of dogs; OR give a short history of one.
(2) Point out on a dog (or on a sketch) at least 10 parts. Give the correct name of each.
(3) 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.
(4) Present a written report showing about how much it costs to keep your dog for 2 months.
(5) 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."
(6) Do at least TWO of the following:
*Describe what should be done to remove fleas, ticks, and lice from your dog.
*Explain first aid for a dog bite. List the things as needed in every dog owner's first aid kit.
(7) 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.
(8) 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.
(9) Know the laws and ordinances involving dogs in force in your town.

 

Scrapper and Mr. Cox