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Requirements December 1943, until January 1952

1. Own and give proper care to a dog for a period of not less than six months; or have responsibility for the care of his family's dog for not less than six months.

2. Present a record showing the care he has given to his dog during a period of six months, including such items as feeding hours, and kinds of foods; housing; training; exercise; grooming and bathing; care for the dog's habits and health, including precautions to keep dog in good condition.

3. Report the approximate cost of feeding and caring for his dog for a six months' period.

4. Point out on his dog at least ten parts, giving the technical name for each part.

5. Describe from personal observation or point out from pictures, three distinguishing breed characteristics of 15 breeds of dogs; or give a brief history of some one breed of dog, including: the origin (if possible); any cross-breeding that has taken place; characteristics that have been gained by cross-breeding; great champions of the breed; persons who have been instrumental in furthering the breed.

6. Explain the symptoms and first aid treatment for at least one illness and one accident common to dogs.

7. Explain proper methods of training dogs to do the following, and teach a dog to obey at least three simple everyday commands: (a) obey simple instructions such as "come here", "stop barking", "lie down", etc.; (b) Walk to heel; (c) carry and retrieve objects; (d) herd cattle or sheep; (e) one or more tricks such as "speaking", "begging", "dead dog", etc.

8. Know the state and county laws and town or municipal ordinances (if any) involving dogs, including ownership, control and humane treatment.

Requirements January 1952 until January 1969

1. Present a statement signed by a parent or guardian describing the care you have given your dog (or a dog under your supervision) during a period of at least two months. Include these items: feeding schedule, kinds of food used, housing, exercising, grooming, and bathing. State what has been done to keep the dog alert and healthy.

2. Present a written report showing the approximate cost of feeding and caring for your dog for a period of at least two months.

3. Point out on a dog (or on a sketch) at least ten parts, giving the correct name of each.

4. Describe from personal observation, or point out from pictures, some of the distinguishing characteristics of ten breeds of dogs. Or give a brief history of some one breed of dog, including the origin is possible.

5. Explain precautions to take in handling an injured dog; demonstrate how to apply an emergency safety muzzle. Explain how to treat wounds, including use of the tourniquet. Show how to apply simple dressing and bandage to the foot, body, or head. Explain what action to take when a dog is struck by an automobile.

6. Do at least two of the following: (a) Describe what should be done to remove fleas, ticks, and lice from your dog. (b) Describe the symptoms of the following and explain what you would do if your dog showed these symptoms; distemper, rabies, mange, ringworm. (c) Describe the proper  treatment for: sore ear, sore eye, fits, removing an object swallowed by a dog, removing an object stuck in its throat. (d) Explain first aid treatment for a dog bite and list the items needed in every dog owner's first aid kit.

7. State the dangers of home treatment of a serious ailment when the services of a veterinarian are available and report on a visit to a veterinary hospital. Or report on a visit to a shelter of your local humane society or SPCA, if available.

8. Explain in general the proper method used in obedience training. Demonstrate, if possible, with your dog, at least three of these commands: "Come", "Sit", "Down" (lie down), "Heel" (walk closely at owner's left side), "Stay" (remain in position); "Take it", "Drop it", "Get it" as used in retrieving work.

9. Know the laws and ordinances involving dogs, including ownership, registration, control, and humane treatment, in force in your own community.