Scout is an active member of the Chicago, regional, and national pet and handler community. Identifying as a Husky and an Alpha Dog, Scout gets much satisfaction from nurturing and helping other pets and trainers learn and grow.

Scout is co-owner of The Midwest Pet and Handler Contest and is co-founder of the Inter-Fetish Coalition of Suicide Prevention and Awareness (IFCSPA). He has spoken in many venues and online forums about suicide prevention, anxiety management, and various pet play topics.

Recently, Scout has been spending much time learning about other pet communities by speaking with those who participate in kitty play, pony play, pig play, and more. This has inspired him to work side by side those individuals who are already putting the work in that is necessary to provide ALL pet players the same opportunities that those of the pup and handler communities have. While he knows this will not happen overnight, he is already very impressed by the strides the community has taken to create a more inclusive and equitable space.