4. For two months, keep and care for your dog.* Maintain a
log of your activities during this period that includes these
items: feeding schedule, types of food used, amount fed,
exercise periods, training schedule, a weekly body weight
record, grooming and bathing schedules, veterinary care, if
necessary, and costs. Also include a brief description of the
type of housing/shelter arrangements you have for your dog.
*The activities used to fulfill the requirements for the Dog Care merit badge
may not be used to help fulfill requirements for other merit badges.