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Dog Care
1984
- 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."
- Lettering: Using single-stroke vertical or slant Gothic lettering, describe in forty words or less why CAD is used in a particular industry (aerospace, electronics, architectural, or other). Use the 8½-by-11-inch formatted sheet.
- 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.