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Puppy scams in Canada: what fraud reports tell buyers
How the scams reported to Canada’s anti-fraud agencies work, and the habits that stop them.
Puppy mill cases in the news: what enforcement looks like
How investigations, seizures and charges actually unfold across provinces.
Group classes vs private training for puppies
What each format is good for, and how to choose.
Puppy kindergarten: when to start and what to expect
Safe early classes during the socialization window.
How much does a puppy cost in Canada?
Purebred, doodle and rescue prices, and what a fair price usually includes.
Your rights when a puppy is sick after you buy it
Contracts, health guarantees and where to turn in each province.
Puppy biting and mouthing: what’s normal and how to stop it
Why puppies bite, and a calm routine that teaches gentle mouths.
Buying a puppy online safely
Kijiji, Facebook and breeder websites: the checks that protect you.
Vaccination schedule for Canadian puppies
Core and non‑core vaccines, rabies rules by province, and lyme risk. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
Buying a puppy from another province or the U.S.: CFIA rules explained
Rabies certificates, microchips, age limits and the paperwork your passport supports. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
How to read a puppy passport
Verified vs self‑reported, sources, and what a missing row means. A PawTrace guide for Canadian dog owners.
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.
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