When i tell people about financing their dog they look at me a bit strange as to say, "what on earth is this mad man talking about, how can you finance your dog?" Well, for for most pet owners, especially dog owners, if you are taking care of your dog properly, that means you are financing your dog. Lets break down this dog financing a bit, shall we? There are several key things that should be done to your dog if you want your dog to be fit and healthy, and all these key things cost money.

Dog Food Bill
Don't tell me your dog is mechanical and runs on solar energy. Every living organism needs some sort of nutriments to keep the flesh going. Dog food is what pet owners by as part of the process in keeping the dog healthy. So what's the big deal about a bag of dog food that cost a couple of bucks? Well, it all adds up my friends. The average cost for a 2kg bag of good class dog food. (Food with less grains, natural preservatives and real meat) cost roughly $240-$300 dollars per year. That is if you only have one average sized dog. So if you have three large dogs your dog food bill would be approximately  $720-$900. Per year. That's a lot to spend on dog food if your take home pay is nothing to brag about.

Dog Health Bill
Aside from a regularly vet checkup which may cost around. $50 bucks. Some people will have their pets checked like quarterly, bi-annually.  So if you are those quarterly persons you can expect a vet checkup bill of say $200-$300 per year. And that is just a checkup. If the vet has to administer vaccines, that can range from $45-$60 per shot.  But vet prices are so dynamic when it comes on to locations across the country. A vet in Miami may charge more than a vet in a deep rural area. Lets hope for the best, but if your dog has to do any type of medical operation, you could have to fork out thousands of dollars just in one go.

Grooming
Part of the cost of owning a dog is grooming. Whether you groom the animal yourself, or you pay a dog grooming expert to groom the animal for you.  So how much does grooming cost? Well lets break down this piece by piece. There are two scenarios. 1. If you groom the animal yourself, and 2. If you hire some one else to groom your dog for you. But you must remember that hired  grooming experts prices will vary depending on your location and type and size of the dog.

1. Self Grooming

2. Hire a Professional Dog Groomer
If you hire a professional groomer, you are hiring a complete service or you are just hiring a clipper and trimmer. Professional dog groomers do not come cheap, and chances are that after the price, you would opt to groom the dog yourself. A professional groomer will cost around $30-$100 depending on the size of your pet and the amount of fur.

Training
So what kind of tricks do you want your dog to do? Or what commands do you want your dog to react to? Well if you want your dog to understand the basic commands such as "sit, stop, wait, go, run, stay" You will have to pay a professional dog trainer to teach your dogs to obey these commands from you. Dog obedience boarding schools usually cost from $900 to $2,500 or more for two to four weeks of board-and-train, where the dog lives at the trainer's home or at a boarding kennel and the trainer gives the dog hours of one-on-one attention.  Group classes at a local community center, dog daycare or pet store usually cost from $40 to $125 or more for four to eight weekly one-hour sessions. But if you have time to throw away, you can get a dog training DVD - clicker training and easily train your dog basic commands and slash that dog training classes.

Dog Accessories
Your cost to own your dog doesn't stop at grooming my friend, you are not out of the furs yet. You must buy your dog certain basic accessories. Some of these accessories are but not limited to:

Dog Food Bowl - $4 - $20
Dog Water Bowl - $5 - $25
Dog Collar - $20
Dog Leash - $25
Dog house - $150-$250
Dog Bed - $50 - $300
Dog Toys - $50

Dog Sitter
Many dog owners seek the assistance of a dog sitter when ever they have to leave the animal for extended period of time.  A dog sitter is basically a baby sitter who looks after the dog while the parents are away. Dog sitters will cost at least $50-$70 dollars per day.

Dog Walking
If you have at least $10-30 bucks to spare daily, then you have no problem hiring a dog walker. A dog walker simply walks your dog if you cant. Dog walkers can walk up to at least 7 dogs at any given time.

Dog Neuter
If you don't want your dog to have a flood of puppies running behind him/her, you have the choice of neutering. The cost of spaying, a more complicated surgery, usually ranges from about $50 to $175. Some clinics and animal hospitals can charge up to $200-$300 or more, depending on the weight of the dog. The cost of both neutering and spaying vary greatly by geographic region, and even by veterinarian.

Dog Burial
My good friend, nothing good last forever. This is a sad thing but it is unavoidable. Who will go first, master or dog? I have no idea. But if you outlive your dog you will be faced with either the cost of cremation or burial. Cremation and burial cost will also depend on the size of your dog and and who is doing the cremation or burial. The average cost of pet cremation is about $60-$150. A pet burial plot and a dug grave cost about $400 to $600.

Dog Injury Lawsuits
One of the worst things that could happen is that your dog bites or frightens someone and the person falls and gets injured. If the individual did not provoke the animal. You as the pet owner will be looking at forking out cash to pay for any medical expenses and other suffering to the victim. You could end up paying tens of thousands of dollars.

There is always a fuss about the type of nutrition dogs should get. Dogs are natural born carnivores who would love to see a nice juicy steak in his dish than corn and carrots. Their system can work fine without vegetables just +as all other carnivores. Many dog foods today come with an explosion of vegetation and less meat and therefore will prove to be quite deficient for your dogs nutrition.

Benefits Of Feeding Your Dog Grain Free Dog Food
If you are not feeding your dog grains, then you must be feeding him meats right? Well grain free dog food is what you would call meat in a bag. But before we go deeper into the argument of "to grain or not to grain". We must remember where dogs come from and what their forefathers diet consisted of. Dogs are descendants from wolves and if anyone knows what a wolf is you would know that they are not fond of grains or vegetables, but would rather a nice deer, a couple chickens and rabbits. Dogs, just like wolves, would prefer this type of diet and maybe even become much more healthier eating what is natural to them.

What are the benefits of Grain-Free Dog Food?
If you speak to your vet, he/she will identify a common percentage of grains to meat in your dog's diet. What surprises me is that some would recommend a percentage of the following; 10%Grains, 50%Vegetables and get this, 40% Meats.  They seem to have this whole thing inside out. Logically and naturally if you place a bag of corn in your dogs dish and place some nice juicy steak in another dish, your dog would snub the corn and devour the steak. That's because dogs are natural carnivores and meat eating is embedded in their DNA and physical structure. What do you honestly believe those strong jaws and sharp teeth in your dog's head was made to do? The thing is, dogs need a lot of protein and the best way to get the right protein is through meat and less grains. Other than grain free dog food has more meat therefore more easily digested by the animal. But what other benefits do grain free dog foods have? Let's take a look.
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1. Better Doggy Breath
2. Healthier Dog skin
3. Reduce canine allergies
4. Shiner Coat
5. Less Shedding
6. Fewer Stools (More food is digested)
7. More Energetic

How do you pick out Grain Free Dog Food
It is quite simple. When ever you decide on switching your dog to a better diet of more meat and less grains, you should check the contents or listed ingredients. If the first listed items are grains such as corn or wheat, you must ensure that the main ingredients are meat such as turkey or chicken. But if you decide on switching to more meat and less grain and you have been feeding your dog grains for a very long time. Do not immediately switch diet. do so gradually so your dog's metabolism adjust better to the new diet. 

What About Puppies?
Diets high in protein can be damaging to puppies’ kidneys. Note that some grain-free dog food brands only recommend their food for adult dogs, while other brands have formulas for all life stages and dietary needs. Ask your vet to find out what would be best for your puppy. Puppies especially new born naturally would be nursed by their mom. 

If you can tell me another animal which makes a greater companion than a dog then i will show you an animal that is not from earth. Dogs are very special animal that are capable of extreme love and care. Dogs are extremely faithful and trusting and maybe the only animal on earth which will love you more than loving itself. People who have had dogs as companions have never regretted  they day they did and have found a unique friendship which they probably would never had found anywhere else. One thing about dogs and many other animals is that they have pure hearts. There are no grudges, no envy, no deceit. Just a friend who can't wait for his master to return home, wake up, or just rub his head.

Dogs are one of those animals that form trusting and lasting bonds with their owners and family. These animals have helped so many people, from the sick to the disabled. Your dog is able to motivate you find adventure in playing. He does this not only to have a good time with you, but for you to simply have a good time with him.

Dogs are wonderful to look at and integrate marvelous with the family. Dog's amenable and cheerful disposition makes them great companion for humans. This temperament makes dog, a great family member. The statistics shows that people who own dogs are generally much happier and even lives longer. Families are happy they own at least one dog. And that canine is treated as just another family member.

Thinking About Pet Adoption - Think Dog
Many people are thinking about adopting a pet but can't make up their minds as to what kind of animal they wish to bring home. But as a owner of dogs, i can honestly say that adopting a dog as a pet would be a choice you will not regret.  Dogs have really great cheerful disposition and an adorable nature that will surely brighten up the toughest of days. No other pet companion can make up for a dog, his character and personality will make you always feel like someone is there for you. He can be a therapist when you are stressed, a friend when you are alone, and a savior when you are in danger. There have been many incidents when dogs have saved lives of their masters and you can always trust this animal to stay faithful and loving towards you for all his life.

Where To Adopt Your Companion
There are millions of Great dogs who needs a family and someplace to call home. Many of them are left behind because of tragic circumstances such as the passing of a previous owner. Dog shelters across America and Europe have hundreds of thousands of dogs for you to choose to adopt, no matter the type of dog you are seeking. Finding the perfect dog to adopt is simple as logging on the internet and doing simple search for where to adopt a dog and many verified shelters will be in your search results. if you know of a local animal shelter near by, why not just brew up a nice cup of coffee, fix yourself a nice breakfast, hop into your car and go adopt a dog?
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