Dog Care Merit Badge
Learn about caring for your dog & a variety of breeds
- 19.95 US dollars$19.95
- Online Session
Service Description
DATES: July 3rd Class Length: 1 day for 2hrs **We will have more sessions in August to be posted on July 16th.** ***THERE ARE NO PREREQUISITES*** Learn about caring for your dog & a variety of breeds. NOTE: After the class is finished, you will still need to complete the requirements below to earn the merit badge. • Requirement #4: For two months, keep and care for your dog.* Maintain a log of your activities during this period that includes these items: feeding schedule, types of food used, amount fed, exercise periods, training schedule, a weekly body weight record, grooming and bathing schedules, veterinary care, if necessary, and costs. Also, include a brief description of the type of housing/shelter arrangements you have for your dog. o Submit by: Filling out the Dog Care Merit Badge worksheet or your own downloaded calendar file. • Requirement #5: Show with your dog any three of these commands: "come", "sit", "down", "heel", "stay", "fetch" or "get it", and "drop it". o Submit by: Filling out the Dog Care Merit Badge and sending video evidence of completion • Requirement #7: b) Show how to put on an emergency muzzle. d) Show how to put on a simple dressing and bandage the foot, body, or head of your dog. o Submit by: Filling out the Dog Care Merit Badge and sending video evidence of completion for both 7b and 7d • Requirement #9: Know the laws and ordinances involving dogs that are in force in your community. o Submit by: Filling out the Dog Care Merit Badge worksheet or Word document file. Send completed work and worksheet to: info@meritbadgecourses.com IMPORTANT: Prior to registering, the Scout should have a discussion with their unit leader to: 1) obtain approval to participate in the course and 2) confirm their unit leader will sign the blue card upon course completion. Blue Card: Upon completion of the course, the Scout will be issued a digital blue card signed by our merit badge counselor. Scouts will need to submit all requirements to receive a blue card.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
To reschedule or cancel a scheduled merit badge, please make sure to do so at least 4 days in advance by using the app provided at this link: http://wix.to/38CABtM?ref=cl
Contact Details
info@meritbadgecourses.com
North America
