What are the costs I need to consider before I get a dog?

What are the costs I need to consider before I get a dog?

Shelby Marlo, CPDT (Animal Behavioral Specialist, Professional Dog trainer) gives expert video advice on: What lifestyle changes should new dog owners expect?; Is it a good idea to get a dog if I have other pets?; Is it a good idea to get a dog before or after I have a baby? and more...

The costs you need to consider before you get a dog are many. I really believe in a natural, whole type of foods diet for a dog, and that's a little more costly than the grocery store foods. You do have to be in conjunction with your veterinarian. Hopefully you don't have a dog who gets ill and so you aren't going to have that many costs for that. If you are somebody who works out of the house and are gone all day you are going to have to consider a dog walker, somebody who's going to take care of your dog when you are away. It's like child day care. So there are some costs involved with raising a dog properly.