Hi, I'm Susan — a designer, dog lover, and Canadian original based in Edmonton, Alberta.

I've had dogs my whole life. And when friends started coming to me with questions every time they brought home a new puppy, I realised the same things kept coming up — the stuff that feels obvious once you know it, but nobody actually tells you upfront.

So I wrote it all down.

This guide is what I'd hand a friend. Practical, honest, and written with genuine love for dogs and the people who choose them.

I hope it helps. 🐾

— Susan Duncan, The Black Dog Trading Co.