Your support and contributions will enable us to obtain well bred service dogs and train and help handlers offset the costs that can be involved in obtaining a service dog.
Getting a service dog can help make life with a disability more manageable. Service dogs help Canadians in many ways, from guiding people who are blind, assisting people who are deaf or hard or hearing, to retrieving objects or opening and closing doors for people who are wheel-chair bound. They can genuinely make everyday life more manageable.
But service dogs often come with a steep price: between the costs of adoption, training and regular pet care, you may not be able to cover the ongoing expenses of a service dog out-of-pocket. If you’re thinking of adopting a service dog for yourself or for your family, here’s a look at 5 different ways you can finance your service dog in Canada.
You may be asking, how much does a service dog cost in Canada? The answer will vary, with estimates of anywhere between $5000 up to $50,000. It usually takes 18 months to 2 years to train a service dog from a puppy.
The exact cost will depend on the training the dog receives, the breed of dog you’ve selected, and the organization you’re working with to adopt your dog. Keep in mind that’s just the initial cost. Owners often spend between $500 and $10,000 on their service dog per year. These ongoing costs include things like food, toys and vet visits.