Costs of Owning a Service Dog
| Table 1 - Estimated Costs of Owning a Service Dog | ||
| Estimated Costs of Owning a Service Dog (example) | YOUR Estimated Costs of Owning a Service Dog | |
| One Time Costs | ||
| Initial purchase/adoption fee | $1500.00 | |
| transportation costs to pick up puppy/dog | $200.00 | |
| spaying/neutering (at the correct time) | $150.00 | |
| food/water dishes | $20.00 | |
| harnesses/leashes/collar/name tags/multiples sizes as puppy grows | $100.00 | |
| grooming equipment | $100.00 | |
| toys | ||
| crate and bed | $130.00 | |
| puppy classes (2 sets) | $300.00 | |
| basic adolescent classes (3 sets) | $750.00 | |
| online/in person foundation coaching 10 sessions | $400.00 | |
| online/in person task specific coaching 10 sessions | $500.00 | |
| first vet visit with vaccinations | $90.00 | |
| property fencing | $500-$3000 | |
| X-rays (orthopedic) | $200.00 | |
| Canine Good Citizen/ Neighbor Test | $50.00 | |
| certification costs (where required) | $200.00 | |
| subtotal | $4,690.00 | |
| taxes | $234.50 | |
| total | $4,924.50 | |
| Ongoing Costs (annual) | ||
| food per month x12 | $700.00 | |
| treats | $100.00 | |
| veterinarian 1 visit per year | $100.00 | |
| grooming | varies | |
| nail clipping | 120.00 | |
| licence (annual) | $25.00 | |
| dog walker/daycare | varies | |
| service dog specific training | varies | |
| additional equipment-mobility harness etc | $500.00 | |
| emergency vet care/health insurance | varies | |
| teeth cleaning | varies | |
| subtotal | $1,545.00 | |
| taxes | ||
| total | $1,545.00 | |
