Task · part of 3. Training, responsible ownership, and choosing a breed
3(b). What "responsible pet ownership" means
Required
Explained. It is the phrase the whole badge is arranged around, and requirement 9 (the laws and ordinances where you live) is one concrete half of the answer.
Notes and warnings
Note. This phrase is what the whole badge is arranged around, and requirement 9 is one concrete half of the answer: the laws and ordinances of your own community are what responsible ownership looks like when it is written down.
Where this step comes from
- Dog Care Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-01), Requirement 3(b)