Requirement
7. First aid for a dog: eight parts, three of them demonstrated
Required Often forgotten
The largest requirement by count. 7(b) and 7(d) are things you do rather than say, and 7(d) is done on your own dog.
Notes and warnings
Note. Eight parts, and two of them are demonstrations rather than explanations: 7(b) puts on an emergency muzzle and 7(d) applies a dressing and bandage to your own dog. Both need a calm, cooperative animal and a bit of practice, which is another reason to do them during requirement 4's two months rather than after.
What this is made of
- 7(a). Precautions when handling a hurt dog
- 7(b). Put on an emergency muzzle
- 7(c). Treating wounds, and first aid for a dog bite
- 7(d). Dressing and bandaging the foot, body or head of your dog
- 7(e). What to do if a dog is hit by a car
- 7(f). What belongs in a dog owner's first-aid kit
- 7(g). The dangers of treating a serious ailment at home
- 7(h). Rabies, parvovirus, distemper and heartworms
Where this step comes from
- Dog Care Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-01), Requirement 7