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Costs of dog ownership

On top of the price of buying or adopting a dog, it has been estimated that a pet dog could cost you around £8000+ over its lifetime, or around £1000 per year of its life. Here’s what you could be paying out for:

• Weekly food bill and treats

• Bedding, toys, bowls, brushes and other equipment

• Indoor kennel, travel harness or dog guard for car travel

• Identification disc, collar, lead and microchip

• Vet’s bills for vaccination, sickness and accidents, neutering and routine healthcare

• Insurance cover and excess to be paid for each claim

• Boarding kennel fees, pet sitter or dog walker

• Professional grooming fees

• Training classes, behaviour consultations

• Garden fence maintenance and possible damage to the house and possessions  from destructive behaviour or chewing.

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