The Ultimate Guide to Pup Scouts for Beginners (2025)
Mike and Colleen Bass
Sep 19, 2025
Pet Care Tips
Welcome to Pup Scouts — Where Dogs Come First
Founded in Newport Beach, California, Pup Scouts was born from a desire to do better by our dogs. Michael and Colleen Bass, both lifelong dog lovers, saw how fragmented the pet care world had become — from inconsistent walkers to anxiety-inducing grooming salons. So they created something different.
Pup Scouts isn’t your average dog care company. We’re a luxury, structured, community-driven service that treats your dog like family — because they are.
What Makes Pup Scouts Different?
At Pup Scouts, we offer more than services — we offer a better way to care for dogs. Whether it’s a private walk, pack adventure, spa-style grooming, or training breakthrough, everything is done with purpose and expertise.
🐶 We Are:
Structure-Driven – Routine builds trust. That’s why we only offer weekly, consistent services that support behavior reinforcement and comfort. Here’s why structure matters.
Certified & Safe – Every team member is background checked, certified in pet first aid, and trained in canine behavior.
Family-Operated – Though we now serve California, Maryland, and North Carolina, we still treat every pup like they’re one of our own.
Services Tailored to Your Dog’s Needs
🐾 Private Dog Walks
For dogs who need one-on-one attention, medical accommodations, or solo sniff time, our private walks are a perfect fit. We match your dog with a dedicated walker who provides real-time photo updates, fresh water, and genuine care.
Explore Private Walking Services
🐕🦺 Pack Walks
Our small, safe group walks (5–8 dogs max) help dogs learn social cues, build confidence, and burn energy — all while exploring structured routes in your neighborhood. Pack walks promote healthy socialization and bonding.
See What Pack Walking Looks Like
🛁 Mobile Grooming
Forget the stressful car ride. Our luxury mobile grooming units come straight to your driveway. We specialize in anxious, elderly, or high-maintenance pups who need one-on-one pampering without cages or chaos. Pup Scouts follows professional grooming standards consistent with industry best practices.
🎓 Dog Training
From leash pulling to puppy basics to reactivity, our certified trainers use relationship-first methods to create lasting behavioral change. We personalize every training plan based on your dog’s needs. Our team includes certified professional dog trainers listed with respected organizations like the IAABC.
Meet Our California, Maryland, and North Carolina Trainers
🏡 Overnight Boarding
Whether your pup stays in their own home or with a trusted Pup Scouts leader, our overnight care is structured, cozy, and filled with enrichment.
Where We Serve
📍 California – Orange County
We walk and groom pups from Laguna Beach to Irvine, Huntington Beach to Costa Mesa, and everywhere in between.
Popular walking routes: Jeffrey Open Space Trail, Dana Point Harbor, Aliso Creek Trail
📍 Maryland – Annapolis & Beyond
From Downtown Annapolis to Severna Park, Edgewater, and Crofton, our pack is growing across Anne Arundel County.
Grooming codes like FRESH20 and GROOM20 make it easy to try us for the first time.
📍 North Carolina – Charlotte
You’ll soon find Pup Scouts in Myers Park, Plaza Midwood, and SouthPark, delivering the same premium pack walking and training services we’re known for.
Pup Scouts Is Built for Pet Parents Like You
We serve dog parents who want more than basic care. They want trust, consistency, and enrichment — and that’s exactly what we deliver.
Whether you’re a working professional, a busy mom, or managing a household full of moving parts, we offer flexible, thoughtful solutions that make dog life easier and better.
“My dog didn’t growl once during grooming — I’ve already rebooked with Pup Scouts!” – Nicole S., Laurel, MD
Why Structure Matters
Unlike gig apps or drop-in sitters, we don’t do one-off bookings. Pup Scouts is built around structure — because dogs thrive on routine, predictability, and familiar faces.
That’s why:
We require weekly commitments for pack and private walks.
Grooming is done by certified professionals in a calm, private mobile unit.
Our trainers build multi-session plans that evolve with your pup.
Boarding is stress-free because your dog already knows and trusts us.
Meet the Team Behind Pup Scouts
Michael and Colleen Bass still lead the charge in California, and every new Pup Scouts city is built with the same personal touch.
Camden Bass (our honorary HR dog) keeps everyone in line.
Local managers like Hope, Adam, Lauren, and trainers like Evan and “E” ensure each service is delivered with love and skill.
Ready to Join the Pack?
Your dog deserves more than just a walk or a bath — they deserve luxury-level care backed by training, safety, and structure. That’s what Pup Scouts is all about.
🐾 Book your first service today and see the Pup Scouts difference.
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