Dog Care
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+ | |quote=The love and interdependence between humans and dogs has endured for thousands of years. Evidence suggests that dogs and humans started relying on each other thousands of years ago. Today, dogs are our coworkers and companions. They assist search-and-rescue teams, law enforcement officers, hunters, farmers, and people with disabilities. They also play with us and keep us company. | ||
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+ | '''1'''. a. [http://www.petwebsite.com/dogs/dog_history.htm Domestication History of Dogs]<br> | ||
+ | :a. [http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/08/03/dog-domestication.html Dog Domestication] New research shows that dog domestication may have originated in Africa. | ||
+ | :b. [http://www.clivir.com/lessons/show/dog-breeds-overview-by-group-and-characteristics.html Dog Breeds Overview by Group and Characteristics]<br> | ||
+ | :c. [http://www.myhappypets.com/pet-health-articles/dog-breed-information.htm Dog Breed Information]<br> | ||
+ | '''2'''. [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/dog/label/anatomy/label.shtml Label Dog Anatomy Printout]<br> | ||
+ | '''3'''. a. [http://www.artofdogtraining.com/valueoftraining.htm The Importance of Training Your Dog]<br> | ||
+ | :b. [http://www.dogsaver.org/caninecrusaders/responsible.htm Responsible Pet Ownership]<br> | ||
+ | :c. [http://www1.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm Breed Selector] An online quiz to help you determine the best breed for you.<br> | ||
+ | '''6'''. a. [http://www.canismajor.com/dog/vaccine.html Dog Owner's Guide to Vaccination]<br> | ||
+ | :b. [http://www.unchainyourdog.org/Parasites.htm Parasites and Your Pet]<br> | ||
+ | :c. [http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2089&aid=370 Dental Care FAQs]<br> | ||
+ | :d. [http://www.petsmart.com/uc/petarticles_db.jsp?ucCategory=ARTICLE&ucTopic=DOG&ucSubTopic=GROOMING&ucSubTopic2=&ucContent=/articles/content/dog/grooming/Grooming_and_the_New_Puppy.html The Importance of Grooming]<br> | ||
+ | '''7'''. [http://life.familyeducation.com/dogs/first-aid/45654.html Basic Canine First Aid]<br> | ||
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*[http://www.akc.org/ The American Kennel Club] | *[http://www.akc.org/ The American Kennel Club] | ||
*[http://www.canismajor.com/dog/fstaidk.html A simple first aid kit for dogs] | *[http://www.canismajor.com/dog/fstaidk.html A simple first aid kit for dogs] | ||
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Revision as of 15:52, October 28, 2012

Dog Care merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1938 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 041 | |
Requirements revision: | 2004 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2003 |
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“ | The love and interdependence between humans and dogs has endured for thousands of years. Evidence suggests that dogs and humans started relying on each other thousands of years ago. Today, dogs are our coworkers and companions. They assist search-and-rescue teams, law enforcement officers, hunters, farmers, and people with disabilities. They also play with us and keep us company. | ” |
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Notes
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- Dog Care is a rare merit badge with 2,948 earned in 2007!
Requirement resources
1. a. Domestication History of Dogs
- a. Dog Domestication New research shows that dog domestication may have originated in Africa.
- b. Dog Breeds Overview by Group and Characteristics
- c. Dog Breed Information
2. Label Dog Anatomy Printout
3. a. The Importance of Training Your Dog
- b. Responsible Pet Ownership
- c. Breed Selector An online quiz to help you determine the best breed for you.
6. a. Dog Owner's Guide to Vaccination
Related awards
Hobby-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Dog Care - by the ASPCA
- Helpful Dog Care Tips
- The American Kennel Club
- A simple first aid kit for dogs