Is Your Dog a Scout?

Dog Scouts of America (DSA) was established in 1995.  It is a non-profit organization people who are dedicated to enriching their lives and the lives of others with dogs.  Founder, Lonnie Olson, has made it her life's ambition to experience as many dog sports and skills as possible with her dogs.  If you believe that dogs really enjoy learning new things and spending time with their owners, you're our kind of dog person.  Dogs were not meant to be "furniture."  Working dogs want to work.  Without having an acceptable activity in which to use up all of that energy that comes "built-in" with a dog, our canine companions often get into trouble. By better understanding how your dog thinks, how he learns, and what drives his behavior, and by participating in a variety of dog sports and activities, you will become a more responsible dog owner. We hope to prevent misunderstandings, communication failures and behavioral problems which often lead to dogs being given up as a "lost cause."

Mission Statement

 It is the purpose of Dog Scouts of America to:

• Promote, enhance, and give recognition to the importance of the human/companion animal bond, through a variety of educational activities and publications.  
• Conduct research, education and service related to humane education and the human/companion animal bond. 
• Encourage public education and community involvement on the part of its members.  
• Support the involvement in the art, skill and discipline of animal behavior modification through operant conditioning and other non-traditional, non-punishment-based training methods, for the purpose of teaching various skills and  activities to animals which will improve the quality of their lives and make them a more valuable resource to the community.

The tri-state area of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana has their own Dog Scout Troop!  You can visit these websites for more information about the tri-state's Troop 107 and Dog Scouts of America:

http://www.dogscouttroop107.com/Home_Page.html

http://www.dogscouts.org/

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