It's also a great idea to fundraise ahead of time so you are ready for planned costs. Don't forget to have an emergency and ready as well. It sits there unit it's needed for unexpected veterinary bills.
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 | |
