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Pick the right companion, bring them home right

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:

Giving Your Puppy Their First Bath

A puppy is often a handful when it comes to their first bath. The bigger the puppy the more of a challenge this might be. Scout is here to help you

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The First Day And Night With Your Puppy

Your puppy’s first night home is a time of anxious excitement that you try to tamp down. The puppy has to sleep, after all! Your puppy also needs some time

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How To Pick Out Toys For A Puppy

One of the things you must have in order before bringing home your puppy is toys. Your puppy needs enriching toys of a few different types to keep his natural

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All About Puppy Kindergarten

As a new pet parent,  training your new puppy should be one of the top things on your list of dog-related activities. Socialization, good manners, and obedience training are essential for all

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Breed Restrictions for Apartments: Most Common Dogs Not Permitted

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 >

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Should You Adopt A Puppy Or An Older Dog?

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

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How to Find a Reputable Breeder (and Avoid Puppy Mills)

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 >

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Gear To Have Before Day 1 With Your Dog

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

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How To Pick The Perfect Name For Your Dog

What’s In A Name?

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

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Prepare For Pick Up Day: Welcome Your Dog Home

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

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How To Dog Proof Your Home (Easy Step By Step Guide)

This is a comprehensive guide to dog proofing your home and I hope it will help you through this dark time of exasperation. I’ve got lots of suggestions, but Read More >

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The Mini Hippo Dog Breed: One Of Cutest And Adorable Puppies You Will Ever Have

Wondering what makes the mini hippo dog such a “heartthrob”?

Perhaps your heart’s already stolen, and you want to know more about this little buddy?

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Different Types Of Chihuahua Breeds: Must-Know Facts Explained

Which dog comes to mind when I mention:

Cute, sassy, and small pooch chauffeured around in a designer purse by the paparazzi-magnets in Beverly Hills before the turn of the Read More >

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