Hello everyone!
I've been a long time lurker, but decided to introduce myself and ask everyone here for some help.
First of all, HI! My name is Krista, and I'm 18.
I was hoping you lovely people out there could help me out.
I have been wanting a puppy for a very long time, since I had to give up my old multi-poo when I moved four years ago. My old house didn't allow pets, but my family and I have recently moved into a townhouse that does allow pets. The thing is, my parents don't really want a dog due to costs, and everything. I have been too scared to bring the subject up YET about my desire to get a puppy, but that's because I would like to present them with a proposal first that I am planning on making with all the costs involved (WHICH I'll be paying for). The other problem is that myself, and my dad have allergies/asthma, and the reason I'm looking into a yorkie is because I've heard they are okay for people with allergies due to the fact that they have hair. ANYWAYS I am dying for a loyal companion. I will be starting college in september and feel that I can truly handle the responsibilities involved, and have been thinking about this for over a year now.
Sorry if these sound really specific and all about financing.. but as a student with a huge tuition to pay for
I have to make a budget for everything nowadays
I would like to ask anyone that can help me:
1) how much money you spend a month on food
2) what kind/brand of food is best to purchase
3) what kind of health costs should I expect
4) I've never trained a dog before, so what kind of advice can you give me? which is the best method, etc.
Sorry for the seriously long post haha hopefully you guys can help me out
thanks in advance!
- Krista