Going to the Dogs ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Dog Show Fun & Facts fun educational program for all levels of Girl Scouts * FREE GIRL SCOUT PTCHES * pproved for use Sat. ug 16, 2014 t Island Grove Regional Park 501 N. 14 th ve. Greeley, CO 80631 Must Register By ug 1, 2014 web-patch@bloodhoundranch.com Sponsored By Rocky Mtn. Hound Club & Greeley Kennel Club This special program has been created by Marlene Groves ~ 2010 www.bloodhoundranch.com Rocky Mtn. Hound Club Member Lifetime Girl Scout & Dog Show Enthusiast! Girl Scouts please do the items listed on the right. D Items (2 thru 3) to be completed by DISIES B Items (2 thru 6) to be completed by BROWNIES J Items (1 thru 9) to be completed by JUNIORS C Items (1 thru 10) to be completed by CDETTES S Items (1 thru 11) to be completed by SENIORS Items (1 thru 12) to be completed by MBSSDORS Lesson 1 The merican Kennel Club (KC) recognizes over 200 dog breeds, in 7 dog groups. 1.1 Please learn & list the 7 KC dog groups. 1.2 Learn & list 1 dog from each group. Lesson 2 There are several types of KC Events at a Dog Show. D B D B 2.1 Please watch at least one Judged Dog Breed (a breed of your choice). Please list to the right what breed or breeds you watched. 2.2 Then if possible, please watch another type of Dog Event (Rally, Obedience, gility, etc). Then list to the right what other KC Dog Event you watched. D B 2.3 On a separate sheet, please write or type an overall review of what you observed & learned from attending the Dog Show.
Lesson 3 D B Of all the dogs at the show, focus on a Favorite or Funniest Dog (& the dog s Function) 3.1 Which was your Favorite Dog or the Funniest Dog you saw at the Dog Show? (Which breed of dog is it?) D B 3.2 Why was it your Favorite Dog or the Funniest Dog? D B 3.3 What is the Dog s Special Function? (It s special dog purpose or special dog talent.) D B 3.4 On a separate sheet of paper, draw your favorite type of dog (or maybe you can ask to take a photo of your favorite/funniest dog). Lesson 4 Dog is an important decision. You must care for any dog for the dog s life. There are small dogs, big dogs, hairy dogs, active dogs - all sorts of dogs! B B 4.1 Think about 2 dogs that you think would make a good dog for you & your family. List them 4.2 Think about 2 dogs you think are not a good fit, for a dog, for you & your family. List them Lesson 5 Please learn a little about a Dog s Daily Needs? If you don t have a dog, ask someone that has a dog (either at the dog show, or even a friend or a neighbor). B B B B B B 5.1 DOG FOOD How many times will you feed a dog per day? 5.2 DOG REST How much rest (sleep) does a dog need per day? 5.3 DOG EXERCISE How much exercise does a dog need per day? 5.4 DOG TTENTION How much attention does a dog need per day? 5.5 DOG CLEN UP Who is (or would be) in charge of dog clean up? 5.6 SPECIL DOG CRE Some dogs require special daily dog care (grooming, or cleaning big ears, maybe something else). Who would be in (or is) in charge of any special care? 2
Lesson 6 If you have a dog, or if you got a dog, do you know some other Basic Dog Needs? B 6.1 What is needed for a dog to go safely outside? B 6.2 What do you need outside for shelter? B 6.3 What will help you identify your dog? B 6.4 What will you need to walk your dog? B 6.5 Where will your dog sleep at night? Lesson 7 Dogs are for Life! ll puppies are very, very cute. But puppies grow up into dogs (and some small puppies grow up to be large dogs). Everyone (children & adults) need to remember this important lesson that a Dog is for Life! puppy you might choose may live from 8 years to over 20 years. Please do the math on a Dog s Life. How old are you now? Pick a dog breed. How long does this dog live? That means if you got a new puppy, of this dog breed right now, you would be caring for this dog/puppy until you are this age. dd the numbers together. Lesson 8 Learn a little about Dog Health & Safety. 8.1 Pick a dog breed. Learn & list a few health concerns for this dog breed. 8.2 Dogs are like toddlers; they need people to keep them safe from dangerous items. List something in your garage that would be Dangerous for a Dog. List something in your kitchen or bathroom that would be Dangerous for a Dog. List a food (for people) that could be Dangerous for a Dog. 3
Lesson 9 Dogs need Training! It just makes it easier for dogs and for people! 9.1 Learn & list below the 6 Basic Dog Commands: If you have a dog, does your dog know this basic command? 1 Yes No 2 Yes No 3 Yes No 4 Yes No 5 Yes No 6 Yes No Lesson 10 9.2 sk someone at the Dog show to show you with their dog (or watch part of an obedience event). Please investigate some important information on the Basic Costs of owning a Dog. Pick a dog breed. Note the dog s average life span. Cost (1 time) Cost (dog s life) sk a breeder what that type of purebred puppy cost? (enter $ in both columns) $ $ Contact a vet to find what they charge for puppy vaccinations? (enter $ in both columns) $ $ lso ask a vet what they charge for yearly vaccinations? (enter $ in both columns) $ $ Get the cost of a dog house for this type of dog from a pet supply store. (enter $ in both columns) $ $ Get the cost of a crate for this type of dog from a pet supply store. (enter $ in both columns) $ $ Estimate dog food costs for a year, then for life. $ yr $ life Dog collars, leashes, toys, blankets, & grooming items. t least $100 the 1 st year, then $50 per yr. $ _ 100 $ $100 + $50 per year Dog training too. $100 for puppy classes, then $100 for obedience when your dog is a little older. $ _ 100 $ 200 $ 1 st Year Total $ Life Long Total 4
Lesson 11 If you are a dog lover, you will enjoy learning about some of the possible Canine Careers. Yes, you know dog s are man s best friend, but did you know there is an upward trend of people spending more money on their dogs. So that means there dog careers are on the rise; from a Dog Walker to a Dog Specialist (like a Dog Masseuse or Physical Therapist, or Dog Behaviorist), or perhaps a Vet Technician or Veterinarian. S Please investigate the following Canine Careers: Canine Career Education Required Salary (might be per hr, per dog, per event, per year) General Duties for this canine career. Dog Walker Dog Sitter Dog Groomer Dog Trainer Vet Technician To investigate you probably need to contact a Vet Tech School in your area. Veterinarian To investigate you probably need to contact a Veterinary Medicine College in your area. Dog Show Handler Interview a professional Dog Handler (in person, by phone or by email). Dog Show Judge Interview a Dog Show Judge (in person, by phone or by email). 5
Lesson 12 How does a Dog get a Job? Some dogs are chosen for their Dog Job based on their KC breed, as some of these Purebred Dogs have very unique dog capabilities, making them great fits for certain Dog Jobs. Below is a short list of the most familiar Dog Jobs. Police K9 Dog Search & Rescue Tracking Dog Most often a Purebred German Shepard is what you see as a K9 (but others might could be a Rottweiler, Doberman, Bloodhound or Labrador). Typically this would be a Purebred Bloodhound or German Shepard (but other breeds are sometimes used effectively as well). Military, Narcotics or Bomb Dog Often a Purebred German Shepard or Belgian Malinois Shepard, sometimes Labrador Retrievers, Beagles and other breeds are used. Service Dog Sheep or Cattle Ranching Dog Classically most are Purebred Golden Retrievers or Labradors (generally speaking you want an intelligent, focused, lower energy dog for service use.) Some mixed breed dogs can be used as well. High on the list of most ranchers are Purebred ustralian Cattle Dogs & Border Collies (but most any dog from the Herding Group would work). 12.1 Pick a Dog Job to investigate & then locate a Dog that does this Job. What is the Dog s Job? Who is the Dog? Where does the Dog Work? What Breed of Dog is it? Was it chosen because of it s Breed? 12.2 List some of the Dog s Special Breed Qualities. 12.3 List some of the Dog s Regular Duties. 12.4 How was the Dog Trained for his job? (Use an extra sheet of paper if needed). 6