Dog Scouts Rock!
Learning & Earning
Dog Scout Camp is Awesome!
Reward-based Training
Responsible Ownership
Welcome to Dog Scouts of America
DSA Mission & Vision
To improve the lives of dogs, their owners, and society through humane education, positive training, and community involvement.
We envision a future where dogs remain in happy, lifelong homes with responsible owners. In this vision, all dogs are seen as a useful and welcome part of the community, because people take responsibility for socializing, training, containing, and caring for them.
Show off those skills!
Certification Program - apply your new (and old) skills toward some of our titles and badges!
Any dog can become a Dog Scout!
DSA is an organization which does not discriminate against any breed. The only requirement is that the dog and owner must be able to pass a test, proving that the owner is responsible and the dog is well mannered and not a danger toward humans and other dogs. The owner will receive an embroidered merit badge. These badges can then be displayed on the dog’s backpack, Dog Scout uniform, crate cover, or travel bag.