What is a dog scout?
A Dog Scout is a dog belonging to an active member of Dog Scouts who has passed the Dog Scout certification test. Once a dog has earned the Dog Scout badge, s/he is then considered to have earned Dog Scout title of DSA and is eligible to earn additional merit badges.
What is a cadet scout?
A Cadet Scout is a dog that belongs to an active Dog Scout member who has paid a $5 fee for the dog to be registered as a Cadet Scout and agrees to uphold the Dog Scout laws.
What is the purpose of dog scouts?
To improve the lives of dogs, their owners, and society through humane education, positive training, and community involvement
what do dog scouts do?
Dog Scouts participate in a variety of organized activities with their human partners to learn new skills and just have fun! Earning badges is optional.
who can join dog scouts?
Anyone 18 years of age and older can join who supports the Dog Scouts mission and vision. Individuals less than 18 years of age can join as a family member of a Dog Scout member and earn the Junior Dog Scout badge.
How much does it cost to join dog scouts?
Annual membership is $25. Members who wish to register their dogs as Cadet Scouts and receive a collar tag agree to uphold the Dog Scout laws and pay an additional $5 fee per dog.
How often does dog scouts meet?
The Dubuque Dog Scouts troop #224 meets a minimum of 4 times annually to maintain its troop status, but has many activities currently being planned for the year!
How many meetings do i have to attend?
We want to keep Dog Scouts fun so we will only have the necessary number of meetings to conduct business. The vast majority of our meetings are for fun and learning new things. Members may attend as many activities as they desire!
What type of training does dog scouts of america recommend?
Dog Scouts of America promotes reward-based training, in particular clicker training. Aversive training and training which seeks to force compliance through dominance or fear is not supported by Dog Scouts of America.
does dog scouts of america have rules?
Basically the Dog Scout "laws" are written to promote responsible pet ownership. Click here to read the laws.