A good basic estimate for the cost of an SDI dog at $2000 per year based on the cost of food, treats, toys, accessories, annual vet checkup, vaccinations, and a small stipend for unexpected veterinary occurrences. However, serious veterinary issues can arise. You routinely play fetch to exercise your dog. It suddenly starts limping, so you stop¸ but later your dog continues to limp and cannot put any weight on one leg. Your vet diagnoses a torn ligament requiring surgery a not uncommon injury in large dogs. – The cost will be anywhere from $2,500-$3,000 for surgery and post-operative expenses. Please describe how you would proceed. DO YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN AN SDI DOG? That there is a reasonable expectation that your medical situation will allow you to use and benefit from your dog’s skills for 8 to 10 years. Yes No Please explain either answer. That an SDI dog will spend most of it time with its partner at home AND at work, at school, and social events and that it will NOT be in a yard or kennel or home alone for long periods of time. Yes No, explain
A good basic estimate for the cost of an SDI dog at $2000 per year based on the cost of food, treats, toys, accessories, annual vet checkup, vaccinations, and a small stipend for unexpected veterinary occurrences. However, serious veterinary issues can arise. You routinely play fetch to exercise your dog. It suddenly starts limping, so you stop¸ but later your dog continues to limp and cannot put any weight on one leg. Your vet diagnoses a torn ligament requiring surgery – a not uncommon injury in large dogs. The cost will be anywhere from $2,500-$3,000 for surgery and post-operative expenses. Please describe how you would proceed. DO YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN AN SDI DOG? That there is a reasonable expectation that your medical situation will allow you to use and benefit from your dog’s skills for 8 to 10 years. Yes No Please explain either answer. That an SDI dog will spend most of it time with its partner at home AND at work, at school, and social events and that it will NOT be in a yard or kennel or home alone for long periods of time. Yes No, explain
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