First time dog owner advice

lookingforward
Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:27:23 +0000

Our last one, 28 lbs, was a serious barker, a real doggie doorbell. This one is alert, but not nuts. It’s one good thing about having a rescue who’s been fostered. Not only did ours know the dog, she knew what to look for in us. I don’t mean to overstate that. But this pup had a particular rescue history and we found that knowledge of her reassuring.

Our last ran up about 3k at the end, an unusual medical situation, where everyone initially thought she’d be ok.

We now have a concierge type plan that pays for most everything routine that we anticipate. Some procedures are extra, some discounted. It was important in the beginning, til we knew her needs and I may drop it and just keep ER coverage, with a deductible. That will cover a crisis and some other things.

We love and trust our vet. That’s an important part of the equation, too.