{"id":870,"date":"2014-10-28T16:37:04","date_gmt":"2014-10-28T20:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/?p=870"},"modified":"2024-06-10T12:19:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T17:19:58","slug":"dog-scout-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/dog-scout-title\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Scout Title"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-502\" src=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BADGE_Dog-Scout_150.jpg\" alt=\"BADGE_Dog-Scout_150\" width=\"292\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BADGE_Dog-Scout_150.jpg 292w, https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BADGE_Dog-Scout_150-250x128.jpg 250w, https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BADGE_Dog-Scout_150-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/>This is your FIRST step on a journey that will take you places in training your dog that you never knew were possible!<\/p>\n<p>We offer several Title Competitions, and over 100 Merit Badges that you and your dog can earn together.\u00a0 But in order to do any of those, you both must pass the Dog Scout Test first.\u00a0 The dog is tested on several basic skills that show manners, obedience, and safe interactions.\u00a0 The handler is tested on their knowledge of training, and of basic DSA beliefs and methods.<\/p>\n<p>Once you and your dog have completed the requirements for Dog Scout certification, you will have built a foundation of skills that will carry your dog throughout his life.\u00a0 Learning and earning the other items is then icing on the cake!<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">Please remember that, although you MAY work on criteria for any badges you wish at any time, you will NOT be able to actually receive the official recognition for that badge until after you have successfully completed the Dog Scout title.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>DOCUMENTATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CRITERIA-for-Dog-Scout-Certification.pdf\">Dog Scout Certification <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CRITERIA-for-Dog-Scout-Certification.pdf\">CRITERIA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TRAINING-for-Dog-Scout-Certification.pdf\">Dog Scout Certification <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2024\/05\/TRAINING-for-Dog-Scout-Certification.pdf\">TRAINING<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSA-Handler-Written-Test.pdf\">DSA Handler Written Test<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dog-Scout-Certification-CHECK-OFF-SHEET.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog Scout Certification CHECK OFF SHEET<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Dog-Scout-badge-2020-form.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog Scout BADGE FORM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"The Dog Scout Way\" href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/certification-program\/the-dog-scout-way\/\">The Dog Scout Way<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"The Dog Scout Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/home\/the-dog-scout-laws\/\">The Dog Scout Laws<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Recommended-Reading-List.pdf\">Recommended reading list<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dogscouts.org\/base\/tonto-site\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tips-for-Video-Evaluation.pdf\">Tips for video evaluation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OiMx9FGilHw%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog Scout Test &#8211; Example 1<\/a> &#8211; Derek&#8217;s Dog Scout Title Test<br \/>\n<em>(https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OiMx9FGilHw)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c2LazYh-Ctg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dog Scout Test &#8211; Example\u00a02<\/a> &#8211; Example Dog Scout test for video submission<br \/>\n<em>(https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c2LazYh-Ctg)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is your FIRST step on a journey that will take you places in training your dog that you never knew were possible! 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