Cost of a puppy

 Well the family has been pushing it for awhile.  A month ago we picked a new fur baby. She is a very sweet dog and fits right in with the family.

As much as we love our furry pets. They are a lot of work and energy. With all the love they give they do put some pressure on the finances.

Here list of costs in the first week:

• Cost of puppy 
• Kennel  
• Puppy food (they eat 3 times a day) $50 a bag
• Puppy potty spray 
• Puppy toys  (adult toys are to hard)
• Collar and leach
• Puppy Treats
• Dog tags and registering 
• Training door Bell (already had one)
• Vet visit few hundred $$$ to thousand if you sign up for puppy packages for there shots.
• Baby gate to block her from the house (Already had from my twins):) dual use.

Cost for a puppy over the next months

• More food
• Tons of treats - Treats for potty training and obedience training 
• Tons of toys. She tares through them. If she doesn't the other dog does
• Vet shots
• Training classes
• Repairs to walls from chewing
• Seat belts for car
• Harness for travel and walks

Honestly puppies and dogs in general are a lot of work and not really great on the old wallet, but they are tons of fun and they keep you healthy with all the needed walks. Of course they love you more then anything.  Getting a pet is a individual choice.  Every pet needs a person, but not every person should have a pet.  Make you your life style fits in with having a pet.  If you can't dedicate your time and life then maybe just volunteer
to walk a neighbors pet to get your furry time.