Estimate of Expenses
Application Fee: $25 (non-refundable)
Placement Fee: $500.
Transfer Camp: All lunches, one movie, one dinner, and lodging (if necessary)
After Graduation:
- Dog food: approximately $25/month; we are happy to recommend suitable, high quality foods, and currently have a relationship established with Sammy Snacks, a super premium dog food company using human grade ingredients that offers our clients a significant discount on food.
- Regular vet care: monthly heartworm, tick and flea preventatives and yearly immunizations. Your vet may offer a discount for a Service Dog. We estimate the cost of vet care to be approximately $300/year for well dog maintenance.
- Replacement equipment: including, but not limited to, packs, leashes, collars, and bowls. SDV can provide these items to you at cost. Budget: $25/year.
- Toys and treats: approximately $150/year.
On average, it costs approximately $775 per year to care for a Service Dog.