Note: The use of the term “parent” has been
used to describe the dog’s handler, owner, caretaker, etc. because
DSA defines parent as:
A person who raises, nurtures, loves, provides for, teaches
and protects a younger being so that he or she can become a welcome
and productive member of society. This comprises all
the tasks involved in raising a youngster to be an independent
adult. Parenting begins
even before the youngster is born or adopted, it is a part of the
relationship within a family and it is something that lasts a
lifetime.
Many people
who share their lives with dogs have the same level of bond with
their dogs as most people have with their human children. While we recognize that as
far as the law is concerned, dogs are considered property, we feel
the relationship is much greater than that of object and property
owner. Being a
responsible dog owner involves parenting.
The local troop offers
numerous activities to encourage the development of the bond between
you and your dog. These activities include: Weekly walks at
local parks, monthly meetings (that include activities, games and
education), camp outs, water fun such as swim days and
kayak/canoe trips, seasonal day trips, introduction to various dog
sports, positive training and events for dogs and their
people.
We strive to help in our community by participation in, and
development of, various fund raisers for local humane societies,
breed rescues, assistance dog programs and shelters as well as
raising money to buy bullet proof vests and other safety equipment
for police K-9's. Some members help out at local shelters with
the care and adoption of the animals too! Some of our
members benefit people within the community with the registered
Therapy Dogs in our troop by visiting hospitals, nursing homes and
other care facilities. The troop leader was a member of
a Dog Bite Prevention committee and has done "bite
prevention" talks at elementary schools, for kids scout troops
and for other groups. She has also developed some handouts for
school aged children that can be requested for distribution by
anyone. If you would like to help expand this program or know
of a group that could benefit from a Bite Prevention talk, just let
Chris know!
Becoming a troop
member:
If you would like to join us in our missions while strengthening
the bond with your dog, check out the Join Us page, then contact us for info about
our next outing or check the calendar.
What do Dog Scouts do?
The local troop members participate in many of the
activities listed below.
Note: Badges can be earned through
DSA for the activities that are marked with an asterisk*. The local Dog Scout
Evaluator is certified to administer the testing for the
activities in bold font.
See the Dog Scouts of America Website (http://www.dogscouts.org ) for a
complete listing of possible badges (and the requirements for each)
that your dog can earn once he/she has earned the Dog Scout
title/badge.
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Agility*
Therapy Visits*
Backpacking*
Carting*
Coursing*
Crafts
Dock Diving*
Dog Camps
Dog Scootering
Day Trips
Dog Walk-a-thons
Education
Flyball*
Frisbee*
Games
Herding*
Hiking*
Biking*
Rally Obedience*
All Dog Band*
Travel Safety*
Click on logos
below for excellent clicker
training information:
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Hunt & Field Trials*
IMPROV Obedience*
Musical Freestyle*
Manners*
Performance Art* (tricks)
Painting*
Pho'dog'graphy*
Positive Training*
Pulling Weight*
Rollerblading
Search & Rescue*
Skijoring
Sledding*
Tracking*
Water Work*
Week-end outings
Letterboxing*
Geocaching*
Dog
Care*
Disaster
Preparation*
Terrier Racing/
Steeplechase* |
