as for GVW, I visit my county landfill periodically as they have a weigh scale that I can get weighed for free, and easyily. I weight various configurations to attain weight awareness. I always get a receipt as if I ever get stopped by authorities, I can demonstrate my weight, as it is illegal to be overweight, you may void your insurance if you are in an accident and found to be overweight, and, most importantly, it is dangerous. I state that with only theoretical knowledge, no first hand experience. Tires can safely handle their specified weight, but overloaded will fail.
as for the dog, animals going to other countries, my experience has been you MUSY have proof of current vaccinations. depending on the country, a pet quarantine period may be required upon entering. As far as I know Canadian requirements only require proof of vaccination.
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