30/07/2025
🐶 Thinking of Getting a Dog or Puppy? 🐾
It’s easy to fall for those waggy tails and puppy eyes, but before you commit to a dog for life, it’s so important to pause and think ahead.
Here are some key things to consider before bringing a dog into your world:
💸 Can you afford it?
A 2023 survey found the average annual cost of owning a dog ranges from £2,685 to £9,180 — and that’s before you even buy or adopt one. And now in 2025 prices have risen so this figure is defiantly higher now than ever.
⏰ Do you have time for:
✔️ Daily walks (30 mins to 1 hour, twice a day)
✔️ Ongoing training – toilet training, adolescence, life skills
✔️ Vet visits, grooming, feeding, playtime, and bonding
✔️ Staying home – dogs need time with you, not just to be handed off
🏡 Is your home suitable?
Do you have a secure garden or access to safe walking areas? Is your home environment calm or chaotic? Dogs need their own quiet space too – especially in busy households.
👨👩👧👦 Does your family have space (and time) for a dog?
If life is already hectic, will you truly be able to give your dog the attention and consistency they need?
✈️ What happens when you go away?
Holidays, work trips, events – can you afford and arrange reliable pet care when you’re not around?
💭 Why do you want a dog?
Is it for companionship? A lifestyle change? Because the kids asked? Be honest with yourself — dogs are not a quick fix for boredom or loneliness. They are living beings with real needs.
❓ Final question:
> Will my dog spend more time with others than with me?
If yes, it might not be the right time just yet.
🐾 A dog is for life — not just the cute moments. But with the right preparation, it can be the most rewarding bond you'll ever have. ❤️
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