| Before adopting a dog you should think quite | | | | somewhere between $150 to 500. |
| deeply regarding its care and bringing up costs | | | | - Dog Items: Apart from food there are various |
| involved. Raising a pup into a full grown dog is not | | | | other dog items that you have to buy for your |
| the only cost involved in owning a dog. Dogs have | | | | dog. These include dog bowl, leash, collar, odor |
| their own annual expenses which include dog food, | | | | neutralizer etc. If you want to buy a few extra |
| vaccinations, grooming, training, medications etc. | | | | things for your dog you may go even for dog |
| The cost of grooming a dog is maximum during | | | | bed, dog house, fencing your yard, dog toys, |
| the first year than the following years. As during | | | | chewers, a crate and a few treats. The quality |
| the first year you'll have to go for initial | | | | would surely determine the cost rise. You may |
| vaccinations and purchases as dog collar, leash, | | | | start with $150 and it may go on according to |
| crate, dog toys, dog water jackets etc. It may | | | | your wish. |
| also depend on the breed you adopt. The larger | | | | - Grooming: there are quite some grooming |
| and champion breeds are expensive than the | | | | expenses of your dog too. if your dog is of a |
| smaller cuter ones. The pure breeds cost even | | | | breed with long hair you need to get them cut |
| more but these are beneficial only if you are sure | | | | from time to time. You can shampoo and comb |
| they do not have any genetic defects or health | | | | him yourself too. But the expenses of his comb, |
| problems. | | | | brush, soap etc. are unavoidable. |
| The various annual costs after owning a dog are: | | | | - Training of your dog: Dogs need proper training |
| - Veterinary Costs: The cost of spaying and | | | | to be disciplined and mentally and physically fit. |
| neutering a dog will come about $50- 200 initially. | | | | You can train your dog yourself but have to |
| It will also depend upon the size and the health | | | | spend on book or DVD teaching you how to train |
| condition of your dog. A routine check up would | | | | your dog. Professional training would charge you |
| cost around $40 to 150 depending upon the vet's | | | | hugely. Although it is needed initially only. |
| fees. Other check ups would include fecal and | | | | - Others: There are various other annual costs |
| worming exam fees. Treatment check ups if | | | | involving your dog. You may have to leave your |
| needed would charge extra. | | | | dog with pet sitters or daycare if you are |
| - Feeding your dog: The size and the breed of | | | | working all through the day out. Also whenever |
| your dog would affect the cost involved in | | | | you plan to have off outside the town you'll have |
| feeding your dog. The famous brands of dog | | | | to take the services of boarding kennels. Special |
| food are much more expensive than the off | | | | treats that you may offer your dog from time to |
| brand ones. It would all depend on how you want | | | | time when you are happy on him or on any other |
| to cater your dog. Home made food can also be | | | | family achievement would also cost you. |
| adequate for health purposes under doctor's | | | | So, whenever you decide on adopting a new |
| recommendation. You can save money with food | | | | member be well prepared to spend on him. See |
| but that may cost you on heath expense of your | | | | and study your financial circumstances carefully so |
| dog. So be balanced and take your decision | | | | that you may not repent on your decision and |
| thoughtfully. And generally it may cost you from | | | | resent a life. |