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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1-->
</noinclude>Describe the steps you should take in the following areas of dog care:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2-->
</noinclude>Selection
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:<b>b. <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3-->
</noinclude>Registration
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:<b>c. <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4-->
</noinclude>Shots
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5-->
</noinclude>Do at least two of the following:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6-->
</noinclude>Describe what can be done to remove fleas, ticks, and lice from your dog.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7-->
</noinclude>Mention some of the diseases, pests, and worms that dogs can get.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8-->
</noinclude>Explain what you should do for a dog bite.
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9-->
</noinclude>Describe how to housebreak a puppy.
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10-->
</noinclude>Explain in detail how you would wash a dog and care for its general hygiene.
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11-->
</noinclude>Take full responsibility for feeding and watering a dog for two or three months.
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12-->
</noinclude>Train your dog until you can successfully demonstrate the following:*
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:<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13-->
</noinclude>Heel: Your dog walks close to your left side and sits when you halt.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14-->
</noinclude>Figure 8: Your dog stays close to your side without sniffing people, fire hydrants, or other dogs.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15-->
</noinclude>Stand for examination: Your dog allows strangers to touch him.
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:<b>d. <section begin=req6d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16-->
</noinclude>Recall: Your dog comes when called, sits directly in front of you, and moves to your left side on command.
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:<b>e. <section begin=req6e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17-->
</noinclude>Long sit and long down: Your dog stays in either position while you attend to other business.
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:<b>* <section begin=req6* /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19-->
</noinclude>If at all possible, dogs and handlers should get instructions from a qualified teacher, preferably in a class. A certificate of completion of training in any dog obedience class with a qualifying score of 170 out of the possible 200 will be accepted for this honor.
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