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Cost
Dogs cost a lot of money. If you're lacking in your finances you might want to hold off on getting a dog.
Some examples of costs assuming your dog lives until 10 years old:
Yearly checkups $5,000
Spay or neutering $500
Food $10 per week = $5,000
Doggie hotels $50 per night, 10 days per year = $5,000
Walker $10 per 1/2 hour
Toys
Treats
Cost of dog $200 - $2,000
Collar
Leash
Training
Some of the costs are hidden. If you work and need to have someone take out the dog and say the cost is $10 per day. Then 5 work days is $50. Assuming 50 weeks per year is $2,500 per year. If the dog lives for 10 years that's $25,000 and if you're in a 50% tax bracket you have to earn $50,000 over the life of the dog.