Looking for a new type of environmental enrichment for your dog? Consider enrolling your pet in the Dog Scouts of America, an organization where canines can earn merit badges for mastering such skills as agility and “nose work.” The organization also stresses the importance of humane education, positive training (punishment-based training is not allowed), and community involvement. For instance, some troops have hosted fundraisers to purchase Kevlar vests for K9 officers and animal-size oxygen masks for local fire departments.
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