These files will help you understand how to get badges with your dog and how to become certified to administer the testing for the badges.


Certification Program - Badges - Getting badges and getting certified to give badge tests

General Info:
     1.      Is my dog a Dog Scout? - Not unless you've both passed the test!
     2.      How a Badge is born (pdf) a.k.a. "Why are badges $25 each?"
     3.      Comparing badges to titles - cost comparison of badges vs. titles
     3.      Programs for Distance Learning (pdf) How to get a Scoutmaster to come to you

Getting the Dog Scout Badge/Title (Must get this before other badges can be earned):
     4.      Guide to the Dog Scout title- .pdf (large file) Step by step guide to earning the Dog Scout Title!
     5.      Guidelines for the Dog Scout test What is allowed and not allowed during the test 
     6.      Demo video for Dog Scout badge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2LazYh-Ctg
     7.      Teaching your dog the Dog Scout test behaviors (pdf)
     8.      Handler test for Dog Scout certification (WORD doc.)
     9.      Notes from Dog Scout Class -(.pdf)  How to be the smart end of the leash
    10.     Dog Scout uniform order form (pdf) For mail-in orders (certified Dog Scouts ony!)

Getting Badges by video submission:
     11.    Guidelines for badge submissions by video 
     12.    Dog Scout badge checklist for VIDEO submissions Use this instead of the standard check-list 
     13.    Tips for better Video Submissions Read This if you are submitting a video to get a badge

Becoming a Scoutmaster (Certified to give the Dog Scout test) or Evaluator for other badges
     14.     Become a Scoutmaster/Evaluator
     15.     Scoutmaster written test (WORD doc.)