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Adding a second dog: timing and introductions
How to know you’re ready, and how to introduce them.
The first 72 hours: bringing your puppy home
Crate, routine, sleep, and what not to worry about yet. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
Puppy‑proofing a Canadian home and yard
Antifreeze, salt, cords, stairs and the plants that matter here. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
What your puppy should eat — and how much
Reading a label, transitioning food, and the large‑breed exception. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
House training that actually works
Schedule, signals, accidents and the two mistakes that set you back. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
Socialisation window: the 16 weeks that shape a dog
What to expose, what to avoid, and how to do it safely before full vaccination. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
Winter with a dog: paws, salt, cold and dark walks
Booties, balms, visibility and when it is simply too cold. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
Summer heat: cars, pavement and water safety
Why minutes matter, and the breeds most at risk. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
Registering and licensing your dog by city
Municipal licences, microchip registries and what to update when you move. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
Choosing a vet and what the first visit covers
Exams, deworming, vaccine schedules and the questions to bring. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
Travelling in Canada with your dog
Airlines, VIA Rail, ferries, provincial parks and hotel rules. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
Rehoming responsibly: transferring a passport keeps the history intact
What moves to the new owner, what stays private, and the breeder take‑back clause. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
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