DOG CARE MERIT BADGE

BY James Schultz Assisted by Jared and Gator

What will we cover today? We will cover everything we can in a

classroom setting. We will go over the material in your

worksheet that you have already done and review it

We will cover the expectations in Requirement 4 and 8.

What do I have to do to get signed off today? What are the expectations?

You will need to have the worksheet filled out completely with quality.

You will have to have done Requirement 4, 8, 9, 10 ahead of time and have them well documented.

You have to do the work. The instructor does not do it for you. You and only you are responsible.

You must show your work to the instructor and show that you know the material.

Requirement 1 Do the following:

a. Briefly discuss the historical origin and domestication of the dog.

b. Describe some common characteristics of the dogs that make up each of the seven major dog groups.

c. Tell some specific characteristics of seven breeds of dogs (one from each major group), OR give a short history of one breed.

Briefly discuss the historical origin and domestication of the dog. Evolutionary theory of the origin of the modern day dog

Wolf (and all Canidae)

Taken into captivity thousands of years ago, through selective breeding we now have all the different domestic dogs.

Describe some common characteristics of the dogs that make up each of the seven major dog groups.

All dogs are of the same species. Their differences are the result of genetic (artificial) selection.

Seven major dog groups Sporting Dogs: Bird hunters, point, flush, retrieve

Hounds: Mammal hunters, scent and catch

Working Dogs: Bred to do specific job for us

Terriers: Bred to hunt rats, otters and foxes, get out of dens

Nonsporting Dogs: These fit no other classification

Toys: Like nonsporting but bred to be small

Herding Dogs: Bred to herd sheep and cattle

Brittany Spaniel (sporting) American Foxhound (hound) Siberian Husky (working)

Airedale Terrier (terrier) Chow Chow (nonsporting) Shih Tzu (toy)

Australian Cattle Dog (herding)

Tell some specific characteristics of seven breeds of dogs (one from each major group), OR give a short history of one breed.

History of your dog report

Give some general characteristics What country did it come from How was the breed developed Why was it developed Intelligence Temperament Uses Etymology Popularity Health

Requirement 2 Point out on a dog or a sketch at least 10 body parts. Give the correct name of each one.

A. Occiput B. Neck C. Withers D. Topline E. Loin F. Croup G. Tail H. Point of Rump I. Hock J. Pads K. Stifle L. Flank M. Brisket N. Elbow O. Pastern P. Digits Q. Forearm R. Upper arm S. Forechest T. Chest U. Cheek V. Muzzle W. Stop X. forehead

Answers click here

Test Time. Must get 10 right. May also use other body parts

not labelled here. Write out the name and description where it can be found on the dog.

Requirement 3 Do the following: a. Explain the importance of house-

training, obedience training, and socialization training for your dog.

b. Explain what “responsible pet ownership” means.

c. Explain what issues (including temperament) must be considered when deciding on what breed of dog to get as a family pet.

Explain the importance of house-training, obedience training, and socialization training for your dog.

Let’s brainstorm about this question. What are house-training, obedience training and socialization?

Explain what “responsible pet ownership” means. To buy or not to buy…the 13+ year commitment question.

• Care for your pet

• Veterinarian

• Costs

• Time commitment

• Kenneling

• Leashing

• City ordinances

• Barking

• Biting

• Pooping

• Digging

• Stealing food

• Knocking over little kids

• Tearing/chewing up the neighborhood

• Dog meets dog

Explain what issues (including temperament) must be considered when deciding on what breed of dog to get as a family pet.

Not all dogs act the same in every situation. Some are extremely aggressive and others are totally laid back. This is their temperament. It will make a difference in how easily they are trained, how they respond to correction, whether they are wild and crazy or calm at home and how they will respond to other dogs and people.

Do you want

THIS OR THIS

Things to consider: Why you want one What is it’s purpose: Working…sport Where you live: Farm, apartment Climate Your personality and lifestyle Space Ordinances or rules Children present? Purebred or mix-breed Want to breed the dog?

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.

Requirement 4

Make a large chart to record the care you give your pet. Document your work with pictures. Keep records of the information needed.

Requirement 5 Explain the correct way to obedience train a dog and what equipment you would need. Show with your dog any three of these commands: “come,” “sit,” “down,” “heel,” “stay,” “fetch” or “get it,” and “drop it.”

3 Laws in Training Animals

Law of Contiguity Law of Positive and Negative Reinforcement Law of Repetition

Training Your Dog Name of the dog You are his best friend Come Stay Down Sit Don’t touch Don’t bite Don’t bark Heel Skills

Importance of control Collar types Leash Long ropes Confined space

Importance of time Importance of

consistency Importance of age Maturation Law of interference Importance of fun

Do the following: a. Discuss the proper vaccination

schedule for a dog in your area from puppyhood through adulthood.

b. Discuss the control methods for preventing fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites (worms) for a dog in your area from puppyhood through adulthood.

c. Explain the importance of dental care and tooth brushing to your pet’s health.

d. Discuss the benefits of grooming your dog’s coat and nails on a regular basis.

e. Discuss with your counselor any seasonal conditions (like hot summers, cold winters, or extreme humidity) where you live that need to be considered for your dog.

Requirement 6

If you are uncomfortable, then your dog probably is also. • Cool drinks and lot of water

when hot, shade, less activity • Humid days are hard to cool off

days so less activity • Cold days, stay inside, heated

kennel, potty breaks often • Nice day = play day!!!

Requirement 6 a. Discuss the proper vaccination

schedule for a dog in your area from puppyhood through adulthood.

b. Discuss the control methods for preventing fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites (worms) for a dog in your area from puppyhood through adulthood.

De-worm your dog monthly with a pill for heartworm, roundworm, whipworm and others. Not doing so puts your pet and others at risk.

Vaccination Schedule for Puppies and Dogs Distemper….. an airborne viral disease of the lungs, intestines and brain Hepatitis….. a viral disease of the liver Leptospirosis… a bacterial disease of the urinary tract Parainfluenza… infectious bronchitis Parvovirus….. a viral disease of the intestines Rabies….. a viral disease fatal to humans and other animals Corona….. a viral disease of the intestines Bordatella… a bacterial infection of the upper respiratory system (kennel cough) Puppies (6 weeks to 1 year) 6 – 8 weeks………. first puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona 11 –12 weeks……. second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona 15-16 weeks……… third puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona over 4 months…… Rabies ( repeat 1 year later) 7-9 months……… first heartworm test Adult Dogs (after 1 year) DHLPP…… Yearly Heartworm Test……Yearly Rabies……. Every three years (after 2nd shot) Bordatella….. Yearly

Pathogens are disease causing agents. They are carried (carriers) from one animal to another. Some diseases require an intermediary host as is seen in the examples given here. Heartworm requires the mosquito and roundworms require mice, rabbits and other small mammals. Lymes disease requires a deer tick to get the disease from an infected animal and transfer it to a different animal.

a. Explain the importance of dental care and tooth brushing to your pet’s health.

b. Discuss the benefits of grooming your dog’s coat and nails on a regular basis.

c. Discuss with your counselor any seasonal conditions (like hot summers, cold winters, or extreme humidity) where you live that need to be considered for your dog.

What do you do to keep your body clean and healthy? Your dog isn’t much different. Keeping his teeth clean with a doggy toothbrush and paste helps prevent dental problems. Combing its hair gets rid of dead skin, stimulates the follicles, helps you find ticks and fleas. Cutting the toe nails helps prevent over growth which can be painful and can make it hard to walk properly.

Prevention can be as simple as a pill once a month, tick collars, bug repellant, vaccination or not letting your pet come in contact with the vectors.

Requirement 7 Do the following:

a. Explain precautions to take in handling a hurt dog. b. Show how to put on an emergency muzzle. c. Explain how to treat wounds. Explain first aid for a dog bite. d. Show how to put on a simple dressing and bandage the foot, body, or head of your

dog. e. Explain what to do if a dog is hit by a car. f. List the things needed in every dog owner’s first-aid kit. g. Tell the dangers of home treatment of a serious ailment. h. Briefly discuss the cause and method of spread, the signs and symptoms and the

methods of prevention of rabies, parvovirus, distemper, and heartworms in dogs. Disease Cause How spread Symptoms Prevention

Rabies Virus Bites, saliva Personality changes, foaming, can’t swallow

Vaccination

Parvovirus Virus Digestive disease, contamination

Vomit, diarrhea, shock, dehydration, death

Vaccination

Distemper Virus Dog to dog, air/saliva

Snotty nose and eyes, coughing, pneumonia

Vaccination

Heartworm Worm Mosquitoes Hard breathing, coughing, vomit, fatigue

Pills once/mo.

a. Explain precautions to take in handling a hurt dog.

b. Show how to put on an emergency muzzle.

c. Explain how to treat wounds. Explain first aid for a dog bite.

Emergency Emergency!!!

Emergency muzzle: Wrap rope/gauze around muzzle and make a half hitch on top. Loop it under the chin and make another half hitch. Pull the rope back and tie it behind the head.

Hurt dogs can be very unpredictable. Always approach a dog with caution and speaking with a comforting tone. Do not give commands, they won’t do them. Even the nicest dog can and may bite when injured. It is always good to muzzle the dog first, then assess the injury (triage) before treating. Try to have someone help you by holding down the dog when treating it. Look around you to see if you can find the cause of the injury.

Dog First Aid Kit Always carry a dog first aid kit when traveling with your pet. You never know when the dog might eat something bad, run into barbed wire, run in front of a car or get in a fight with another dog.

Gauze sponges to protect wounds/burns and to control bleeding

Elastic bandage for wrapping wounds and making a muzzle

Sterile, non-adhesive pads Adhesive tape or sport tape Rubbing alcohol Hydrogen peroxide to clean

wound and induce vomiting Antibiotic Q-tips Rectal thermometer Eyewash Nail clippers, small scissors,

tweezers Cortizone cream for itching Medicines: Aspirin, Ipecac,

Benedryl, etc. Immunization chart and vet

information

How do you treat: Dog bites from another dog Poisoning Cuts and tears Broken bones Eye injuries Cut pad on foot

OUCH…..He bit me!! Do you know what dog bit you and who the owner is or address…. This is important! • Wash area with warm soapy water

for 5 minutes • Apply pressure to stop the bleeding

with a clean towel • Elevate above the head to reduce

swelling, bleeding, spread of infection

• Dry and cover with sterile dressing. Apply antibiotic

• Consult your physician • If severe, call 911 • Report the incident to the police

No matter what anyone says…No dog is completely safe and safety precautions need to be taken. Example: The nicest dog may want that ice cream cone that little girl has and may accidently nip the hand or even knock the kid over. Always be on the safe side.

Not all dog bites are DOG BITES! Dogs communicate, play, carry things, protect…all with their mouths. They don’t have hands. Learn the difference.

The hardest part of treating a dog for an injury is the fact that the dog cannot tell you where it hurts. A dog that has been hit by a car, may show no external injuries at all but may be broken and bleeding inside, may have a concussion or worse. The fur can hide most bruising and even some cuts or abrasions. If the injured dog does not want to move or be moved, then that should be a good indicator that something major has happened that you can not see. Treat dog wounds like you would treat your own. If hit by a car, have others help you lift the dog without jarring it, trying to keep it in the same position directly into a car and off to the vet. Use a stretcher made out of a jacket, floor mat, small rug etc. The dog may look ok, but the results of the accident may not become apparent till sometime afterward. Keep a watchful eye on your dog.

Always take care of your own safety first. Never rush out into traffic and do not pick up your dog right away unless it is in peril. Learn and then practice how to bandage a dog, stop bleeding, clean wounds ahead of time. When your dog gets injured, is not the best time to learn doggy first aid.

Requirement 8 Visit a veterinary hospital or an animal shelter and give a report about your visit to your counselor.

Basic First Aid 1. Muzzle dog 2. Clean wound with soap and water 3. Dry thoroughly or bandage will not adhere 4. Pull wound shut 5. Put gauze over wound 6. Tape the wound, but not so tight you cut off

circulation 7. All dogs will lick the wound, tape and try to remove

it. They will tear out all stitches in seconds. You must use an Elizabethan collar until all bandages are removed and the dog is healed.

8. Have a sense of humor when watching your dog with the collar on. Take pictures. You may remove it when they eat but

only if you are watching the dog. They must sleep with it on. 10. If this were your injury, would you go to the doctor? If yes, then go to the vet and follow all directions.

Requirement 9 Know the laws and ordinances involving dogs that are in force in your community.

Research this topic by going to your city’s website. Most cities have comprehensive dog/pet ordinances. They will include topics like those listed below. • Dangerous animal • Body harm caused by pet • Licensing • Number of animals you can have • Tag requirements • Running at large • Seizure of your animal • Impounding, costs • Vaccinations required • Animals in heat • Responsibilities of vet • Animal waste laws

At the end of this slide show is the entire pet ordinance for the City of Buffalo

Requirement 10 Learn about three career opportunities for working with dogs. Pick one and find out about the education, training, and experience required for this career, and discuss this with your counselor. Tell why this profession interests you.

At a dog show (Handler, judge, show superintendent), Professional Field Trialers, AKC staff, Groomer, Trainer, Animal Behaviorist, Dog sitter, Dog walker, Breeder, Boarding kennel, Dog food and Pet accessories, Novelty items, Pet supply store, Veterinarian, Vet Assistant, Vet Technician, Veterinary science and research, Animal Control, Humane officer, Animal shelter, Police K-9 unit, Military K-9 unit, Writer, Photographer, Illustrator, Dog magazines

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SEC. 10.04. ANIMAL LICENSING AND REGULATIONSubd. 1. Definitions. For the purpose of this Section: A. “Animal” means a dog or cat. B. “Dog” means both male and female and includes any animal of the dog kind. C. “Cat” means both male and female and includes any animal of the cat kind. D. “Owner” means a person who owns an animal hereby regulated. E. “Own” means to have a property interest in, or to, harbor, feed, board or keep. F. “Potentially Dangerous Animal” means any animal that: (1) when unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on public or private property or attacks a human or domestic animal in any other way that causes injury on public or private property. (2) when unprovoked, chases or approaches a person, including a person on a bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks or any public or private property, other than the animal owner’s property, in an apparent attitude of attack; or (3) has a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise, threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals. G. “Dangerous Animal” means an animal which has: (1) without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; (2) killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner’s property; (3) been found to be potentially dangerous and after the owner has notice that the animal is potentially dangerous, the animal aggressively bites, attacks or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.

H. “Substantial bodily harm” means bodily injury which involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or which causes a fracture to any bodily member. Subd. 2. License Required. It is unlawful for the owner of any animal, four months of age or more, to fail to obtain a license therefor from the City. For purposes of licensing, the owner shall be considered to be a property owner or tenant at least 18 years of age. Subd. 3. Number of Animals Restricted. The number of licensed animals permitted per structure shall not exceed three (3) animals of any combination of cats and/or dog. Source: Ordinance No. 8, Series V Effective Date: 1-15-98 Subd. 4. License Issuance and Term. All animal licenses shall be issued only upon presentation of a certificate issued by a veterinarian, licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Minnesota, showing current rabies immunization of the animal. All animal licenses shall be issued for a term of two years and shall expire at the end of the two year period. Subd. 5. Tag Required. All licensed animals shall wear a collar and have a tag firmly affixed thereto evidencing a current license. A replacement for a lost tag may be issued by the City upon presentation of the receipt showing payment of the license fee. Tags shall not be transferable, and no refund shall be made on any license fee because of leaving the City or death of the animal before the expiration of the license.

Subd. 6. Running at Large Prohibited. It is unlawful for a person to permit such animal to run at large. Any animal shall be presumed to be running at large with the permission of the owner unless it is contained to the property of the owner, the property of another with that property owner’s permission, or within a City designated dog training and exercise area, by one or more of the following means: A. on a durable leash secured to an object which it cannot move, B. through the use of an electronic fence system, C. is under the direct and immediate control of an accompanying person of suitable age and discretion, D. is on a leash and under the control of an accompanying person of suitable age and discretion, E. is effectively confined within a motor vehicle, building, or enclosure. Any unleashed animal, which leaves the permitted premises, shall be determined to be Running at Large. The owner of the animal shall be responsible for ensuring that the animal is not Running at Large even when the animal is on the property of another. Dog training and exercise areas are determined by the City Council and must be clearly marked as such. Source: Ordinance 68, Series 5 Effective Date: 04-26-2007 Source: Ordinance 74, Series 5 Effective Date:

09-18-2008 Subd. 7. Seizure by a Citizen. It is lawful for any person to seize and impound an animal so found running at large and shall within six hours thereafter notify the Police Department of said seizure. It shall be the duty of the Police Department to release said animal to the owner if possible, or place said animal in the Animal Shelter. If the name of the owner of such animal so seized is known to the person who first takes such animal into custody, he or she shall inform the Police Department of the name of the owner, and the address if known. Subd. 8. Immobilization of Animals. For the purpose of enforcement of this Section any peace officer, or person whose duty is animal control, may use a so-called tranquilizer gun or other instrument for the purpose of immobilizing and catching an animal. Subd. 9. Summary Destruction. If an animal is diseased, vicious, dangerous, rabid or exposed to rabies and such animal cannot be impounded after a reasonable effort or cannot be impounded without serious risk to the person attempting to impound, such animal may be destroyed in a humane manner. Subd. 10. Animal Shelter. When any animal is found in the City without a license tag, running at large, or otherwise in violation of this Section, it may be placed in the Animal Shelter, and an accurate record of the time of such placement shall be kept on each animal. Every animal so placed in the Animal Shelter shall be held for redemption by the owner for a period of not less than five regular business days. A “regular business day” is one during which the Shelter is open for business to the public for at least four hours between 8:00 o’clock A.M. and 7:00 o’clock P.M. Impoundment records shall be preserved for a minimum of six months and shall show (1) the description of the animal by species,

breed, sex, approximate age, and other distinguishing traits; (2) the location at which the animal was seized; (3) the date of seizure; and, (4) the name and address of the person to whom any animal was transferred. If unclaimed, an animal may be turned over to an organization authorized by the Council to receive the animal and either place the animal for adoption or destroy the animal. If not adopted, such animal shall be humanely destroyed and the carcass disposed of, unless it is requested by a licensed educational or scientific institution under authority of Minnesota Statutes, Section 35.71. Provided, however, that if a tag affixed to the animal, or a statement by the animal’s owner after seizure specifies that the animal should not be used for research, such animal shall not be made available to any such institution but may be destroyed after the expiration of the five-day period. Subd. 11. Notice of Impounding. Upon the impounding of any animal, the owner shall be notified, or if the owner is unknown, written notice shall be posted for five days at the Police Department describing the animal and the place and time of taking. Subd. 12. Release of Impounded Animals. Animals shall be released to their owners, as follows: A. If such animal is owned by a resident of the City, after purchase of a license, if unlicensed, and payment of the impounding fee and maintenance. B. If such animal is owned by a person not a resident of the City, after payment of the impounding fee and maintenance.

Subd. 13. Other Unlawful Acts. It is unlawful for the owner of any animal to (1) fail to have the animal currently immunized for rabies, or (2) fail to have the license tag issued by the City firmly attached to a collar worn at all times by the licensed animal, or (3) own a dangerous animal, or (4) interfere with any police officer, or other City employee, in the performance of his duty to enforce this Section, or (5) abandon any animal in the City, or (6) fail to provide such animal with sufficient good and wholesome food and water, proper shelter and protection from the elements, veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering, and humane care and treatment, or (7) fail to keep his dog from barking, or his dog or cat from howling or whining. Subd. 14. Notice to Owner of Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Animals. A. Upon a determination that an animal is a “potentially dangerous animal” as defined by this Ordinance, the Chief of Police shall send a letter via certified U.S. Mail to the owner of said animal notifying the owner that the animal has been found to be a “potentially dangerous animal” and shall advise the owner that if the animal endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals again, it will be considered a “dangerous animal” and the owner will be deemed to be in violation of Subdivision 13 of this Ordinance. The notice shall also advise the owner of the animal that they have fourteen (14) days to challenge the determination. An owner who wishes to challenge said determination must request a hearing in writing within fourteen (14) days of the date of the notice. B. Upon a determination that an animal is a “dangerous animal” as defined by this Ordinance, the Chief of Police shall send a letter via certified U.S. Mail or personal service to the owner of said animal notifying the owner that the animal has been found to be a “dangerous animal” and shall advise the owner that it is unlawful to own a dangerous animal within the City of Buffalo as set forth in Subdivision 13 of this Ordinance.

An animal that has been determined to be a “dangerous animal” shall be seized by the police and placed in the Animal Shelter for a period of not less than the fourteen (14) day notice period. If the owner requests a hearing, the “dangerous animal” shall remain in the Animal Shelter during the pendency of the hearing procedure. In lieu of seizure of the animal, an owner may remove the “dangerous animal” from the City limits. C. Notwithstanding the language contained in Subdivision 6 of this section, all “potentially dangerous animals,” as defined in this Ordinance, which are outside of the owner’s residence, must be kept on a suitable leash, or in an enclosure which restricts the animal’s ability to egress from the owner’s property. Source: Ordinance 68, Series 5 Effective Date: 04-26-2007 Subd. 15. Rabies Control - Generally. A. Every animal which bites a person shall be promptly reported to the Chief of Police and shall thereupon be securely quarantined for a period of ten (10) days, and shall not be released from such quarantine except by written permission of the Chief of Police. In the discretion of the Chief of Police, such quarantine may be on the premises of the owner or at the veterinary hospital of his choice. If the animal is quarantined on the premises of the owner, the City shall have access to the animal at any reasonable time for study and observation of rabies symptoms. In the case of a stray animal or in the case of an animal whose ownership is not known, such quarantine shall be at the Animal Shelter, or at the discretion of the Chief of Police the animal may be confined in a veterinary hospital designated by him.

B. The owners, upon demand made by any City employee empowered by the Council to enforce this Section, shall forthwith surrender any animal which has bitten a human, or which is suspected as having been exposed to rabies, for the purpose of supervised quarantine. The expenses of the quarantine shall be borne by the owner and the animal may be reclaimed by the owner if adjudged free of rabies upon payment of fees set forth in this Section and upon compliance with licensing provisions set forth in this Section. C. When an animal under quarantine and diagnosed as being rabid or suspected by a licensed veterinarian as being rabid dies or is killed, the City shall immediately send the head of such animal and rabies data report to the State Health Department for pathological examination and shall notify all persons concerned of the results of such examination. D. The City shall issue such proclamation and take such action when rabies is suspected or exists as is required by Minnesota Statutes. Subd. 16. Reports of Bite Cases. It is the duty of every physician, or other practitioner, to report to the Chief of Police the names and addresses of persons treated for bites inflicted by animals within the City, together with such other information as will be helpful in rabies control. Subd. 17. Responsibility of Veterinarians. It is the duty of every licensed veterinarian to report to the Chief of Police his diagnosis of an animal from within the City observed by him as a rabies suspect. Subd. 18. Animals in Heat. Except for controlled breeding purposes, every female animal in heat shall be kept confined in a building or secure enclosure, or in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel, in such manner that such female animal cannot come in contact with other animals.

Subd. 19. Animal Waste, Unlawful Acts. A. It is unlawful for any owner to suffer or permit an animal to defecate upon public property, or the private property of another, without immediately removing the excrement and disposing of it in a sanitary manner. B. It is unlawful for any owner to permit animal excrement to accumulate for a period in excess of seven (7) days on premises occupied by him or her without removal and sanitary disposal. Subd. 20. Adoption of Fees. All fees for the licensing, impounding and maintenance of animals, including penalties for late application, may be fixed and determined by the Council, adopted by resolution, and uniformly enforced. Such fees may from time to time be amended by the Council by resolution. A copy of the resolution setting forth currently effective fees shall be kept on file in the office of the Administrator and open to inspection during regular business hours. Subd. 21. Exceptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the ownership or use of (1) seeing-eye dogs by blind persons, or (2) dogs used in police activities of the City, such as canine corps or tracking dogs used by or with the permission of the Police Department, or (3) dogs which have been certified by the State of Minnesota as service dogs, or (4) animals kept in a laboratory for scientific or experimental purposes, or (5) animals kept in an animal hospital or clinic for treatment by a licensed veterinarian.