SCOUTS BSA MERIT BADGE

DOG CARE & PET CARE

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. 

Pet ownership is a mixture of fun, excitement, responsibility, commitment, expense, and learning. Besides providing a window into the animal world, owning pets gives us opportunities to participate in activities that strengthen the human-animal bond. Pet ownership teaches us about the responsibility we have to the other living beings on this planet, and pets can be just plain fun.

REQUIREMENTS NOT COVERED:

• DOG CARE: 
  • Requirements 4 & 8 to be done before or after class
• PETS: 
  • Requirement 1 to be done before or after class
  • Requirement 4 to be done AFTER class

Note to MUSEUM MEMBERS: Please sign in or register at the top right-hand corner of the screen to receive up to a $5.00 member discount for each workshop. Your tickets will be discounted upon check out. 

Become a member today and enjoy free admission for an entire year plus extra benefits. Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits! 

If you need assistance please contact Anthony Freeman at afreeman@thehealthmuseum.org