So many options: puppy or dog, breeder or rescue, along with the right size, temperament and activity level. After that’s figured out, what’s best to prepare yourself and your home for a new dog?
Scout will help you pick the right dog for your lifestyle and get your house in order to welcome your new BFF.
A good place to start is with our full guides:
A Walrus dog isn’t exactly going to be walking around with tusks. Neither does it even look anything like a Walrus facially…
It’s the wrinkles and folds of this pooch Read More >
Imagine this scenario: you have found a decent apartment and you would move in tomorrow, except for one problem. You can’t take your dog with you. The building complex has dog Read More >
Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’ve conquered the costs of owning a dog just because you can afford the asking price. It’s true that the first hurdle to dog Read More >
I’m tired of seeing videos in my social media feeds of dogs rescued from unscrupulous breeders and puppy mills. It makes me feel badly and I bet you feel the same. Read More >
You talk it out with your roommate. Your husband eventually relents… You’ve finally been swayed by the local adoption events at your local farmer’s market, and have done your research on Read More >
My first dog was hiding in the bathroom, wiggling and waiting for me to get off the school bus and find him. His name was Shadow and all I
You’ve done your research and found a responsible breeder or reputable dog rescue. You’ve thought about and come up with an estimated budget on the costs of
Preparing for pick up day with your new dog or puppy is an exciting time! It seems like there is so much to do. That’s not just a perception, which
Many people who’ve decided to bring a dog into their lives automatically picture a puppy. After all, puppies are at the top of the cuteness scale. They want to play
Becoming a new dog owner is wonderful experience but it can be a lot better if you are well prepared for the challenges
Traveling with a dog is a lot easier than it used to be. Since so many people have dogs and sometimes dogs are a person’s main companion, many hotels attempt to Read More >
A lot of confusion exists regarding how to train your dog to be a service dog, what requirements your dog must meet to be considered a service dog, and what being a Read More >
Bringing a new dog home is not like picking up groceries at the local grocery store. There is more to picking up a canine at the local pound, shelter or rescue. Just
One of the less glamorous realities of dog ownership is the canine obsession with cat poop. If you’re a dog-only household you may be blissfully unaware of this nasty little reality, but if you’re a cat owner, Read More >
Part of the “Why I Chose” series where ScoutKnows brings you stories from dog owners in their own words about why they chose the dog they did.
It took me a year to get over
Part of the “Why I Chose” series where ScoutKnows brings you stories from dog owners in their own words about why they chose the dog they did.
With shaky hands and teary eyes, I signed
Part of the “Why I Chose” series where ScoutKnows brings you stories from dog owners in their own words about why they chose the dog they did.
Are you one of the lucky
Part of the “Why I Chose” series where ScoutKnows brings you stories from dog owners in their own words about why they chose the dog they did.
The first time I laid
It starts innocently. You begin to notice the dogs in your neighborhood. A white, fluffy Maltese and a Bichon Frise. A goofy Labradoodle and a grinning Pit Bull. Read More >
You’ve decided to bring a dog into your life. Hopefully, you’ve done your homework, researched dog breeds, and know how to housetrain a puppy or help an older dog adjust to his new life in