If you take your dog many places there are going to be situations when others are curious or friendly with your pooch. Children are often the most curious and the most inexperienced when it comes
Am I Ready For A Dog? Getting Prepared To Be A Great Dog Owner
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. A prancing Golden Retriever, a regal German Read More >
Where To Get a Dog In New York
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
Why I Chose Annie the Mini-Schnauzer
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 people currently
Why I Chose Olivia the Rescue Dog
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
Dog Adoption: How to Find Your Next Furry Friend
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 like adopting a
Fun in Sun: Everything You Need to Know About Dog Sunscreen
Just like us, dogs sometimes need protection from the sun. During the hotter months of the year or during your vacations, your dog may need some extra care when it comes to beating the heat
ScoutKnows Insurance Buyer’s Guide
What Is Pet Insurance?
Like health insurance for humans, pet insurance can help offset expenses you might incur helping your furry friend recover from an illness, receive treatment for an injury, or get the Read More >
How Pet Insurance Covers Skin Cysts
If you are a dog parent like me, then you know that checking your dog’s skin is vital to his/her health. Just like humans, dogs tend to develop small circular bumps on their skin called
Best Dog Clippers for Grooming
If your dog has a thick or shaggy coat, you will probably need dog clippers for grooming it at some point. Dogs often need to have their coats trimmed to look better, be cooler in
The 6 Best Dog Foods For Your Poodles: Toy, Mini & Standard
Ever thought poodles were just show dogs? Wagging their tails and flaunting a fancy haircut in front of a crowd?
Well, they are that, and more.
Poodles were originally bred in Germany for royal families Read More >
Dog-Proof Litter Boxes: What to Know, What to Do, and What to Buy
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 >
How Pet Insurance Covers Heart Failure
Does your heart skip a beat when you see your dog? Mine sure does, because I love my crazy mutts! Perhaps it’s a subtle reminder that heart health is so important. Heart failure in dogs
Hotels & Dogs: What Every Dog Loving Traveler Should Know
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 cater to the needs Read More >
Best Dog Books For New Owners
Becoming a new dog owner is wonderful experience but it can be a lot better if you are well prepared for the challenges that come with the experience. Having a good library of knowledge to
Keeping Your Dog Safe During Tick Season
Dog tick season varies some based on your location. The summer months are usually the start with tick levels peaking around September or the beginning of Fall. Ticks are looking for a way to get
How Pet Insurance Covers Heartworm Treatment
As soon as the weather turns warm, the mosquitoes come out in droves, and they can pose a serious health risk for your dog. Mosquitoes transmit heartworm disease, a quite horrendous and potentially fatal infection
Westminster Best in Show | Behind the Scenes
I have to admit. When I heard this year’s winner of the Best in Show was Flynn, the adorable Bichon Frise, I picked up my little Harley, cheered, and kissed her while we did a
Best Dog Subscription Boxes
Thinking of getting your pet a dog subscription box? You can take your pick from a wide variety of subscription boxes filled with entertaining and innovative gifts for your dog. While some boxes come with
Dog Car Seats & Restraints: Your Essential Guide
Dogs need car seats to stay safe and secure during transport. A regular seat and seat belt combination in a vehicle is just not made to restrain or support your dog the way that best Read More >