Educating responsible dog owners about the necessity of raising a good canine citizen & benefits of the camaraderie, keeping dogs out of shelters & people safe, evoking a more balanced & compassionate society at large.

It's the purpose of Dog Scouts of America to:
Promote, enhance, and give recognition to the importance of the human/companion animal bond, through a variety of educational activities and publications.
Conduct research, education and service related to humane education and the human/companion animal bond.
Encourage public education and community involvement on the part of its members.
Support the involvement in the art, skill and discipline of animal behavior modification through operant conditioning and other non-traditional, non-punishment-based training methods, for the purpose of teaching various skills and activities to animals which will improve the quality of their lives and make them a more valuable resource to the community.