Lonnie Olson is the founder of Dog Scouts of America. Yup, you read that right - DOG Scouts!

A place where your dog can learn new tricks, play sports, and make new, furry friends. (Don’t worry, pet parents get to share in on all the fun too).

Just like boys and girls scouts, dogs get the opportunity to earn merit badges and proudly showcase them on their uniforms. There are frisbee badges, water rescue, and, get this, sign language!

Lonnie covers how to teach your dog to paint (there’s a merit badge for that too) and other tricks you can do at home. 

Tune in to hear all about the fun you and your dog could have at Dog Scout camp. 

  Highlights: 

[1:57] How Dog Scouts of America started

[6:12] Why you should or should not go to dog scout camp

[9:40] What you and your dog can expect

[17:48] How to teach your dog to paint

[28:08] Do you need help fundraising? Teach your dog to panhandle!

[33:32] What you need to know about earning merit badges

[36:30] Why you shouldn’t be nervous for dog scout camp

[38:08] Funny camp stories

[43:57] Final thoughts from Lonnie

  Resources Mentioned on this episode

Dog Scouts of America

Dog Scout Troops

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