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Pet Care Guides

Pet Care Guides for Canada

The universal stuff: dog and cat feeding, health, and behavior that reads the same whether you are in Calgary, Toronto, or Halifax. For local rescues and city guides, head to your city's adoption page.

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Dog Care

Labrador Swimming Safety: Water, Algae and Ears

Teaching a Lab to swim, life jackets, cold water, blue-green algae blooms, ear care and rest breaks.

7 min read
Training

Great Pyrenees Guardian Instincts at Home

A calm flock guardian at home: barking, fencing, socialisation and training a giant dog.

7 min read
Breed Guides

Alaskan Malamute vs Husky: Key Differences

Freight hauler vs distance runner: size, temperament, exercise, coat and which suits your home.

7 min read
Adoption Guides

Is a Husky Right for You?

An honest checklist: exercise, shedding, secure fencing, recall, alone-time and heat.

7 min read
Grooming

Cockapoo Grooming and Ear Care

Coat types, line brushing, trims, and safe ear care for heavy, hairy ears prone to infection.

7 min read
Grooming

Cavapoo Grooming: Coat Types, Mats and Trims

Why coats range from silky to curly, line brushing, teddy bear trims and ear care for floppy ears.

7 min read
Grooming

Havanese Grooming: Brushing, Mats and Puppy Cuts

Line brushing a long, soft, non-shedding coat, preventing mats, puppy cuts, ears, eyes and nails.

7 min read
Training

Chow Chow Temperament and Training

A dignified, independent dog that is aloof with strangers: socialisation, handling and reward-based training.

7 min read
Training

Boston Terrier Temperament and Training

A friendly, lively family dog: excitement, house-training and gentle exercise for a short-nosed breed.

7 min read
Training

Cane Corso Temperament and Training

A natural guard dog that is highly trainable: socialisation, force-free training and managing a large dog.

8 min read
Training

Doberman Temperament and Training

An affectionate, loyal, trainable protector: socialisation, reward-based training, exercise and company.

8 min read
Training

Boxer Temperament, Family Life and Training

A playful, patient family dog with a watchful streak: jumping, mouthiness, kids, exercise and reward-based training.

8 min read
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