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Dog Ownership Costs

Dog ownership costs should be considered before purchasing your puppy or dog. If you are going to be a new dog owner, knowing what the costs of dog ownership are up front should be very helpful for you in planning your pet budget. The chart below describes the most common costs for owning a dog. The costs will vary depending upon type of breed dog being bought and your location. As some costs will be higher depending upon which state you are in.

 

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Typical Costs

Included

Additional Costs

Owning A Dog

Small breeds: $270 Medium breeds: $600 Large breeds: $1,000

Adoption fees, spaying or Neutering, initial vaccinations, and heartworm test.

 

Annual licensing fees: $5 to $50 Toys: $41 a year. Grooming tools: $31.

Renters a pet deposit of $100 may be required.

 

Dog Food

Dry kibble: $100 to $250 for 30 lb. Bag every month to two months.

Protein, fat, fiber, soluble carbohydrates and supplemental vitamins and minerals.

Dog treats: $2 per bag and higher Vitamins average cost: $77 per year

Dog Food

Premium kibble: $200 to $400 for 30 lb. Bag every month to two months.

Protein, fat, fiber, soluble carbohydrates and supplemental vitamins and minerals.

Dog treats: $2 per bag and higher

Vitamins average cost: $77 per year.

Dog Food

Canned, frozen or raw: $400 to 1,000 for 1 to 3 cases of 13-ounce canned food per month.

Protein, fat, fiber, soluble carbohydrates and supplemental vitamins and minerals.

Dog treats: $2 per bag and higher Vitamins average cost: $77 per year.

Dog Kennel

Basic boarding runs $12 to $26 per day.

Space, sleeping area with bed, and access to outdoors.

Walks $5 and up. Spa treatments $25 and up. Bathing $7 and up. Medication $2 and up.

Nueter

$45 to $135 depending upon the weight of dog.

Removes both testicles and stitches the incision. General anesthesia.

None.

Spay

$50 to $175 surgery more complicated and upon the weight of dog.

Removes uterus and ovaries, stitches the incision.

Dog in heat: $25. Obese Dog: $25. Pregnant dog: $50 to $125. Extra pain medication: $10 to $35.

Dog Training

8 wkly 1-hour sessions: $40 to $125.

Private Classes: $240 to $600.

Obedience School: $950 to $2,500 or more.

Puppy classes between 2 to 5 months old. Focus on socialization.

Older dogs: Basic hand signals and commands. Basic obedience in advanced classes.

Training aids such as clicker, treats $50 or less. Serious behavioral problems: $135 per hour. Consultation fee $400 and up.

Buying a Dog

Adoption from a shelter: $70 to 300, depending upon type of breed.

Pet quality pup: $300 to $1,000.

Show quality pup: $1,500 to $5,000

Shelters: Neutering or spaying. Initial vaccinations. de-worming and vet check-up. Breeders: Health certificate from veterinarian. Several rounds of vaccinations, fecal exam, de-worming if necessary. A sample bag of food. Health guarantee.

 

Shipping if not local: $150 to $250.

Very large dogs: Up to $1,000.

Dog Grooming

Small breeds: $30 to $50. Medium breeds: $50 to $70. Mid to large: $70 to $90.

Baths and dries dog, cleans ears, trims nails, and clips hair.

De-matting long hair: $7 to $9. Flea Killing Shampoo: $3 to $10. Remove skunk odor: $10. Brushing Teeth: $10. Mobile grooming clinics: $10 to $25.

Teeth Cleaning

Vet: $70 to $350. Daily brushing: $30 to $60 per year by owner.

Remove tartar and plaque. A fluoride treatment. Detailed chart of tooth problems. Polish teeth and rinses the mouth.

Advanced tooth disease that might require surgery $1,000 or more.

Dog Vaccinations

Average Cost: $20 to $150 per year and $10 to $100 each year afterward.

Pups vaccinated two, three & four months.

Basic shots: leptospirosis and coronaviras, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza. Rabies given in accordance with local laws separately.

Some kennels require vaccinations not included in the standard round of shots, such as bordatella known as kennel cough. Lyme disease $10 to $15 extra.

Flea Control

Shampoo: $20 to $40 per year. Weekly or monthly oral flea prevention: $40 to $150. Topspot flea and tick control monthly: $150 to $200 per year.

A description of the ingredients in the flea product being used on your dog, and how they work.

None.

Cancer Treatment

Initial visit and diagosis: $200 and up. Major surgery: $1,500 and up.

Chemotherapy: $200 to $2,000 for 3 to 6 months of treatment.

Radiation Therapy: $2,000 to $6,000.

Refer to a oncologist or draw up a treatment plan specific to your dog's condition.

Medications: $25 to $50 per month. Antibiotics: $30 to $50.

 

Lyme Disease

Antibiotics: $4 to $98. Depends upon the size of dog. 25 lb dog: $4 to $17 two weeks treatment. 100 lb dog two weeks: $7 to $36. One month treatment: $17 to $98.

None.

Using tick shampoo: Under $50. Flea and tick kit: Under $50. Preventing ticks using a month treatment will prevent lyme disease: $21 a years supply of flea and tick collars or $200 for a year's supply of pills.

Dog Daycare

Five hours: $6 to $25. Full day: $12 to $38. Monthly package: $240 to $500.

Indoor and outdoor play areas. Separate play times for small and larger dogs. Supervised play and rest periods.

Application fee: $3 to $30. Pick-up & delivery: $5 to $10 each way. Some daycare fine owners for being late. Fees vary. Sign form approving emergency treatment in case of illness or injury.

Dog Walker

15 to 20 minutes: $15 to $17 one dog. 30 to 40 minutes: $18 to $22 one dog. 40 minutes to 1 hour: $22 to $27 one dog. Prices are by number of dogs.

Some may provide extra play time in the home or backyard and feed and water the dog.

Early morning or late evenings walks: $5 extra. Dog running services charge $30 and up for a 30 minute run. $200 a week for a 45 minute run.

Pancreatitis

Per episode: $200 to $1,000.

 

Withholding food and water for two to three days. Preventing dehydration.

If 80% of pancreas is damaged: $200 for diagnosis and initial treatment, and $30 or more per month for maintenance. May also require a special diet and insulin.

Dog Bite Lawsuits

Filing fees: $20 to $320. Legal fees: 30-40% of the judgment. Court costs: $1,000 to $2,000. Lawyer charge: $100 to $300 per hour.

 

None.

None.

Rabies Vaccine

Patients not covered by insurance, cost of rabies vaccine is $500 to $1,200.

Consultation fee, shot admin fees, cost of three doses of vaccine. Vaccine provides protection in a week to 10 days, and protection lasts two years.

None.

Knowing the dog ownership costs provides all new dog owners what to expect related to the expenses of owning a dog.   

About the Author

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