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What about hiring a dog walker, someone to take care of it when you're away, grooming, training, etc?
by pgodzin 8y ago
What about hiring a dog walker, someone to take care of it when you're away, grooming, training, etc?
- jlarocco 8y agoWhat about them? Why even own a dog in that case?
- pgodzin 8y agoI don't follow. Plenty of people hire a dog walker for when they are at work. And go on vacation for a couple of weeks over the course of a year. Should that disqualify them as dog owners?
- ansible 8y agoSome people don't need a dog walker (someone is home), grooming for short-hair breeds may just involve the occasional bath, some dogs tolerate toenail clippings easily, and you can do your own training with a little time and love. So costs can vary wildly depending on your situation.
- kstrauser 8y agoI suppose that was my perspective. We can wash our Boston terrier when she gets grubby, and she lets us cut her nails. She doesn't need any other grooming. She also practically trained herself too, and happily sleeps in her cage (or "den") while we're not at home during the day. So sure, even living in the Bay Area, we're probably on the low end of average maintenance. But I also know a huge number of Midwest outdoor dogs that eat Ol' Roy food and don't see a vet unless they get something contagious. I'm sure you can spend $30K on a dog, but I've seen evidence that you can spend a fifth of that and still have a happy, healthy dog.