Getting a Dog

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.

Dog traveling in bag

Dogs & Flying: Air Travel With Your Dog & the Alternatives

by Samantha Biggers

May 8, 2017 | GETTING A DOG
Yorkie on suitcase

Hotels & Dogs: What Every Dog Loving Traveler Should Know

by Samantha Biggers

May 8, 2017 | GETTING A DOG
girl with dog on floor

Best Dog Books For New Owners

by Samantha Biggers

May 3, 2017 | GETTING A DOG
moving dog to new home

Prepare For Pick Up Day: Welcome Your Dog Home

by Melissa Walker

Feb. 23, 2017 | GETTING A DOG
Puppy Playing in a Planting Pot

How To Think Like A Dog When Dog Proofing Your Home

by Melissa Walker

Jan. 12, 2017 | GETTING A DOG
Dog Meets Snail

How To Pick The Perfect Name For Your Dog

by Melissa Walker

Jan. 12, 2017 | GETTING A DOG
ScoutKnows Places dog

Should You Adopt A Puppy Or An Older Dog?

by Jillian Blume

Jan. 11, 2017 | GETTING A DOG
Dog Playing in Mud

Gear To Have Before Day 1 With Your Dog

by Melissa Walker

Jan. 11, 2017 | GETTING A DOG
Four Dogs in Lineup

Choosing a Dog Breed

by Katie Haines

Jan. 6, 2017 | GETTING A DOG
Wolf Dog Puppy

What It’s Like to Own a Wolf Hybrid Dog

by Eric Chisholm

Dec. 19, 2016 | GETTING A DOG
Ruby the border collie

Why I Chose A Border Collie

by Melissa Walker

Dec. 19, 2016 | GETTING A DOG
Reputable breeder

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

by Melissa Walker

Dec. 16, 2016 | GETTING A DOG
Sam the French Bulldog

Why I Chose a French Bulldog

by Vaibhav Batra

Dec. 15, 2016 | GETTING A DOG
Costs Owning Dog

How Much It Costs to Own a Dog

by Melissa Walker

Dec. 13, 2016 | GETTING A DOG