Requirement
6. Six discussions about keeping a dog healthy
Required Often forgotten
Vaccination, parasites, teeth, coat and nails, your local seasons, and spaying or neutering. Almost all of it is about what should be happening during requirement 4's two months, and it is numbered after them.
What this is made of
- 6(a). The vaccination schedule for a dog in your area
- 6(b). Preventing fleas, ticks, heartworms and intestinal parasites
- 6(c). Why dental care and tooth brushing matter
- 6(d). The benefits of regular grooming, coat and nails
- 6(e). The seasonal conditions where you live
- 6(f). The considerations and advantages of spaying or neutering
Where this step comes from
- Dog Care Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-01), Requirement 6