Dog Scouts of America

Dog Scouts of America is a non-profit organization started in 1995 to make dogs' lives better. There are over 60 different badges that dogs can earn once they pass a basic test. The basic test includes sit, down, stay, come, and leave it, and also involves observing the interaction between the person and the dog as well as a written test. The association has 38 troops in 22 states, with 682 dog members.[1] Contents 1 Badges 2 Camp 3 Junior Dog Scout Program 4 References 5 External links Badges [edit] Some of the badges include: Backpacking Teaching Your Dog to Swim Teaching your Dog to Paint Picking up litter, e.g., 500 bottles And much more Dogs earn the badges, not the people. Badges can be earned by 1) sending in a video to the national organization, 2) going to Dog Scout camp, or 3) through a Dog Scout troop in your local area. Dog Scouts has a worldwide reach and troop are located in many countries. Only their first badge, for basic obedience, is required. Community... (see more)