Curious about the real cost of a service dog? Yahoo Life and A-Z Animals broke it down, with insight from Joybound’s Shelter to Service Program Director, Amanda Conlon — an expert in the extensive training, time, and care that go into preparing these life-changing companions. Read more below to get a better understanding of the investment behind these incredible partnerships.
How Expensive Are Service Dogs, Really?
By Sammi Caramela
Service dogs are highly trained animals that assist individuals with specific disabilities, like blindness, hearing loss, mental health issues, and an assortment of other medical conditions. You’ve likely seen one of these hardworking, vested pups in action before.
There are various types of service dogs with differing levels of training and special skills. Wondering how much a service dog costs? We speak with experts to break down the true financial commitment of owning one of these well-trained pups… (Read more)
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