The Ultimate Dog Cost Calculator

Most obvious are the upfront costs of bringing home a new pup. But, what about planning for the ongoing costs over the course of this decade-long commitment? Many new dog owners have questions about the average cost of owning a dog per year in Canada. Not being able to afford these ongoing (or unexpected) expenses accounts for one of the biggest reasons why pups end up in shelters and rescues. How are prospective pup parents realistically supposed to plan for costs down the road? No one knows the future, but considering a realistic budget is an admirable start.

Unfortunately for Canadians, there are very few accurate resources out there to help prospective dog owners calculate the annual cost of a dog. In 2019, Global News published an article on dog ownership costs with 3 case studies of dog ownership and the conclusion of the article was that these 3 families’ annual cost ranged from $1,646 - $14,820. That’s a massive spectrum of expenses, and therefore, not so helpful in estimating one’s own potential experience. So, bookmark and share Paction’s calculator to help you and your family calculate the cost of owning a dog each year in Canada.