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Personal Pet Consultants
Making the right choice for your furry family member

Why Use a Personal Pet Consultant?

Use an expert to help you make informed decisions to find, train and board your treasured dog.

Getting a new puppy is a 12-15 year commitment for you and your family. Have you considered what breed is best, where can you find the healthiest most socialized puppy in that breed, and how best to match the right puppy to your family? Can you independently train your new puppy to be a polite member of your family? Do you need a safe, fun place for your furry family member to stay while you are away from home? A pet consultant can support you through any of these decisions and processes.

You will spend an average of $18,000 for expenses over the lifetime of your dog. Using a personal pet consultant is an investment that will pay off for many years to come.

Not all breeds are a good match for every family. You must consider how the breed matches your family’s lifestyle. Knowing the breed’s temperament, possible health complications, amount of grooming, intelligence, exercise needed, what health testing should be done on the parents to ensure a healthy puppy, and where best to purchase this particular breed is a time consuming and sometimes difficult task. A Personal Pet Consultant will use their knowledge and experience with each breed to assist you in the right breed selection for your family.

When you bring your new puppy home you want to get started on the right foot. Being sure your new friend is quickly successful at housebreaking, doesn’t eat or chew the wrong things and play too roughly with your children. Our Personal Pet Consultant will offer New Puppy Guidance to help alleviate damage to your property before it happens, begin good housebreaking habits, and set up positive interactions between the puppy and your children.

Most owners are not interested in entering an obedience trial. But all owners want a dog that they do not have to put away when visitors come over, or will come when called. A Personal Pet Consultant can undo undesirable behaviors or show effective methods for a new puppy. Basic obedience is a must.

If you’re not sure of the right steps to take at any point in the process, contact Furry Connections for help in solving your problems. We have standard packages or we will tailor services specific to your unique needs. We will support you every step of the way.

Dog expense

Approximate Lifetime Dog Expenses, Based on Life Expectancy of 12 Years.
Type of Expense Frequency Average Lifetime Expense
Purchase Price One - time expense $1,200
Vaccinations, check-ups Annual $2,400
Spay/Neuter One - Time Expense $500
Teeth cleaning Ages 5-9 $500
Surgery/Emergency vet As Needed – Assume Twice in Lifetime $5,000
Heartworm and Flea Prevention Monthly $2,400
Supplies and Food Continuous $6,000
Total – Basic Services   $18,000
Optional Services
Grooming $50 every 2 months $3,600
Training One time $1,500
Boarding/Day Care $50/day X 14 days/year $8,400
Total – Basic + Optional $31,500

Note: These expenses are estimates based on averages. Your expenses will vary based on your dog’s size and health, and your lifestyle and preferences. ×