Good timing on this video. Been seriously looking into adopting a dog the past few weeks. I’m blinded by their cuteness!! Thanks for the reality check.
Sooo glad you talked about the cost of puppies. You are the only reason I'm saving up before I get my fur baby. Now I feel like I can give them a good life.
I feel like splitting costs with your SO should not be about keeping score. You are completely right - it is about convenience for you and for your partner. Nothing is going to be 100% equal but the easiest thing to do is make things make sense for the both of you.
People don’t realize but sometimes having pets cost as much as having a child depending on their needs. We treat our dogs as if they’re children and we do what we can to give them the absolute best. Fur parents if you don’t have pet insurance, GET IT NOW! We got our dog neutered and paid up front first and then a week later we got a refund from insurance. We pay around $40 a month for it too. Totally worth it.
@@AjaDang I finished the video and I loved this format. A focused and digestible deep dive on one category is so useful in understanding the larger scope of one's finances. I feel like doing this for ourselves also helps identify when a category no longer suits us or needs to be renamed or split into two, etc. I'm here for it
you definitely want to know what you're getting yourself into. Many people get dogs and then end up dropping them off at shelters bc they can't afford it.
It doesn't have to be this expensive either. I have had my dog for 4 years now and he has only gone to the humane society for check ups/shots and its very good and affordable. I only spend $50 a month on him! And he he super happy and healthy. I shave him myself too. I also clean/remove the plaque myself monthly.
I only spend money on grooming ($40) and food ($50) monthly. It really depends on your lifestyle, unless your dog has a special diet or health issues it is very low cost.
@@mztynah You shouldn't count on your pets always being healthy though. You should have enough financial leeway for emergencies and special diet. Two of our cats (we don't have dogs) need special diet, something that we didn't expect when we first had them as they're not old, and their food bill is substantial. One of our cat got ran over, causing an entire month worth of salary for her surgery and immediate recovery. I think that you should be confident that if something's going on with your pet, you'd be able to take care of them.
I think having 2 dogs (assuming they play & get along) is easier than just one! They play with each other and let me do my thing. I also love that they keep each other company while we're away since they're pack animals. And seeing them snuggle together at night 🥰 the best
Weird thought I had at the end of your video when you were talking about temperament & following rescues: it’d be neat to have a fostering/adoption app which functions like a dating app! Anywho, thanks for sharing!
My dog cost me around $700 a year, I’m cheap lol. Your dogs are adorable 🥰 I also adopted my dog from my cousin. Luna, the three year old Border Collie.
April is the first month I didn't spend a dime on my dog. But only because I bought 3 months worth of of dog food and went to the groomers last January, went to the vet in February, then went all out in March because it's my dog's birth month so I spent on special dog treats (I usually make them but sometimes I get "exotic" meats and other parts like liver and heart), new dog bed (or rather first real one), and some grooming supplies. It definitely isn't cheap to own a dog but I actually love spending for them..
I have not but I'd imagine they'd try to open in various cities. It's crazy how much a consultation is. Like... you still don't know what's wrong with my dog but I gotta pay $100? Crazy.
Your feelings on puppies are my feelings on kittens. Everybody always wants kittens, kittens, kittens, and yeah, they're cute, but there are SO MANY amazing adult cats waiting for good homes. We don't plan on adopting a kitten ever again.
yes! Also should've spoken on the importance of spay and neutering. Soooo many kittens during "kitty season" and it just overflows the shelters and leaves older cats at high risk of euthanasia.
@@AjaDang Thank you for mentioning this! If people knew how many animals are euthanized due space limitations because of the huge #s coming in I think they would be more inclined to spend the money to spay/neuter their pets. And in the case of cats...I feel all kittens are sweet and playful but you don’t really see their true personality (I.e. active vs calm, cuddly or independent) until they are older. I 100% would recommend choosing adult cats.
I have two dogs ten year age difference between them. The youngest is a mini schnauzer and honestly a handful OF money!! Lol Didn’t expect it because my oldest wasn’t such an expense. So I would say it’s very different depending on the dog as well.
@@bowesays grooming regularly, behavior, and his ability to eat anything and everything he finds which has resulted into some insane vet bills. I never had this amount of upkeep with a dog. I’m thankful I’m in a better financial position to afford it but he has not been cheap or easy to maintain. I’m getting health insurance for him for sure because he’s done a lot in his 1 year of life lol.
Rescued a puppy who’s 10 months and rescuing and getting a new puppy tomorrow!!! 💸 hubby and I are prepared to throw down that paper accordingly for their best lives!!
ummmm... this makes me feel better i spend so much money on my dog every month!!!! my mom thinks a dog just needs its basic food, 1 toy, and thats it.. but i buy my dog bones, chews, biscuits, treats, wet food, peanut butter, toys and i try to limit my spending but its impossible LOL
I spend $200-$400 every 4 months for my dog to get medically groomed because he’s too aggressive for groomers. It’s soooo costly but I know he feels better when he gets his hair removed.
I did non anesthesia for my dog for his 17 year life, along with oxyfresh in his water every day. As they get older you might want to consider non anesthesia, because as they get older the anesthesia is not good for them.
Hi! Just wanted to inform you that your videos have been used in an advertisement trying to get people to sign up for "business classes". They claimed that you used their "autopilot method" to clear off your student debts. As a subscribers of yours, I know it is not true and the work you had put in to be debt free. Those advertisements are basically scams and so unethical!
@@AjaDang can you do a video on how we can prepare and what to do. ive been thinking and realised i cannot live in a flat forever.i need something reliable and something to go back to and to come home to. i cannot be a senior and live in senior housing. i want to invest in the land to plant trees fruit and food.
Obviously having a pet is an expense, BUT this a little much lol. This is too lux & bougie for me personally. If I was ballin of course, but that just ain’t me at the moment 😅
Good timing on this video. Been seriously looking into adopting a dog the past few weeks. I’m blinded by their cuteness!! Thanks for the reality check.
Sooo glad you talked about the cost of puppies. You are the only reason I'm saving up before I get my fur baby. Now I feel like I can give them a good life.
yay! Love to hear that. You and your new pup will feel much better going into it for sure.
I feel like splitting costs with your SO should not be about keeping score. You are completely right - it is about convenience for you and for your partner. Nothing is going to be 100% equal but the easiest thing to do is make things make sense for the both of you.
People don’t realize but sometimes having pets cost as much as having a child depending on their needs. We treat our dogs as if they’re children and we do what we can to give them the absolute best. Fur parents if you don’t have pet insurance, GET IT NOW! We got our dog neutered and paid up front first and then a week later we got a refund from insurance. We pay around $40 a month for it too. Totally worth it.
I just talked myself out of adopting a friend for my current pup and now you're making me rethink my life choices😭
Dare I say... dog-ument your spending 😄
niceeeeee
@@AjaDang I finished the video and I loved this format. A focused and digestible deep dive on one category is so useful in understanding the larger scope of one's finances. I feel like doing this for ourselves also helps identify when a category no longer suits us or needs to be renamed or split into two, etc. I'm here for it
oooooo my friends always tell me how expensive it was to own a dog but this definitely made me realize I’m not quite financially prepared yet
you definitely want to know what you're getting yourself into. Many people get dogs and then end up dropping them off at shelters bc they can't afford it.
It doesn't have to be this expensive either. I have had my dog for 4 years now and he has only gone to the humane society for check ups/shots and its very good and affordable. I only spend $50 a month on him! And he he super happy and healthy. I shave him myself too. I also clean/remove the plaque myself monthly.
I only spend money on grooming ($40) and food ($50) monthly. It really depends on your lifestyle, unless your dog has a special diet or health issues it is very low cost.
@@mztynah You shouldn't count on your pets always being healthy though. You should have enough financial leeway for emergencies and special diet. Two of our cats (we don't have dogs) need special diet, something that we didn't expect when we first had them as they're not old, and their food bill is substantial. One of our cat got ran over, causing an entire month worth of salary for her surgery and immediate recovery. I think that you should be confident that if something's going on with your pet, you'd be able to take care of them.
Thank you for speaking up for shelter animals as a pre veterinary student and foster mom.
I take my dog to daycare once a week. It’s great for socializing. She loves to go and comes home so tired from playing.
More dog-related content please! This was super helpful
I think having 2 dogs (assuming they play & get along) is easier than just one! They play with each other and let me do my thing. I also love that they keep each other company while we're away since they're pack animals. And seeing them snuggle together at night 🥰 the best
Weird thought I had at the end of your video when you were talking about temperament & following rescues: it’d be neat to have a fostering/adoption app which functions like a dating app!
Anywho, thanks for sharing!
My dog cost me around $700 a year, I’m cheap lol. Your dogs are adorable 🥰 I also adopted my dog from my cousin. Luna, the three year old Border Collie.
New to your channel & love it! Thank you SO much for the Modern Animal info! Going to sign up! 👍
Aja, not sure if you’ve done this but would love an updated video about all the sinking funds you prepare for. :)
I'll probably touch upon this soon since I'm about to finish up all my sinking funds in May
April is the first month I didn't spend a dime on my dog. But only because I bought 3 months worth of of dog food and went to the groomers last January, went to the vet in February, then went all out in March because it's my dog's birth month so I spent on special dog treats (I usually make them but sometimes I get "exotic" meats and other parts like liver and heart), new dog bed (or rather first real one), and some grooming supplies.
It definitely isn't cheap to own a dog but I actually love spending for them..
You never see this type of breakdown 😊
I loved this video! It’s interesting and informative to see what other people spend on their pets.
Have you heard of anything similar to Modern Animal in NYC? I use Bond Vet and one vet examination/consultation is $105 alone!!
I have not but I'd imagine they'd try to open in various cities. It's crazy how much a consultation is. Like... you still don't know what's wrong with my dog but I gotta pay $100? Crazy.
I would love to see more people do this!!
Oh my gosh your boys drying themselves after showers is just like my girl 😅 too cute 🥰
This is so helpful! Just in time as we got our dog!!
Nationwide covers dental cleaning? Which nationwide insurance plan are you using?
Put the doggy lawn where your patio thieves keep entering. Instant karma.
Am I wrong for that thought?
Maybe I should put their poop in the planters they climb over. Fertilizer for the plants + major karma for the thieves.
@@AjaDang hehehe unfortunately dog poop is too acidic to be good fertilizer. Life would be much easier if it wasn’t.
Love the plants in the background! Made me think it was a peacock feather for a second
So glad I live in the south my vet prices are half of those prices
This was very informative!! Really appreciated the dental and insurance info, as a dog mami :)
Which pet insurance plan did you get from Nationwide? I want to get a plan for my dog that includes dentals but I can’t seem to find it
Thank you for sharing this!!!
Your feelings on puppies are my feelings on kittens. Everybody always wants kittens, kittens, kittens, and yeah, they're cute, but there are SO MANY amazing adult cats waiting for good homes. We don't plan on adopting a kitten ever again.
yes! Also should've spoken on the importance of spay and neutering. Soooo many kittens during "kitty season" and it just overflows the shelters and leaves older cats at high risk of euthanasia.
@@AjaDang Thank you for mentioning this! If people knew how many animals are euthanized due space limitations because of the huge #s coming in I think they would be more inclined to spend the money to spay/neuter their pets.
And in the case of cats...I feel all kittens are sweet and playful but you don’t really see their true personality (I.e. active vs calm, cuddly or independent) until they are older. I 100% would recommend choosing adult cats.
@@AjaDang hi it’s actually the opposite! Kittens are more likely to be euthanized because most shelters don’t have 24 hr nurseries.
Loved this!
Is your discord still active? The link doesn't go to an invite.
Getting pet insurance rn rn 😭👏🏼
Do you recommend a certain brand/type of razor to shave your dogs? Worried about pulling their fur
not really. I just checked what had good reviews on Chewy.com
I have two dogs ten year age difference between them. The youngest is a mini schnauzer and honestly a handful OF money!! Lol Didn’t expect it because my oldest wasn’t such an expense. So I would say it’s very different depending on the dog as well.
!! What about the mini schnauzer is costing a bunch?
@@bowesays grooming regularly, behavior, and his ability to eat anything and everything he finds which has resulted into some insane vet bills.
I never had this amount of upkeep with a dog. I’m thankful I’m in a better financial position to afford it but he has not been cheap or easy to maintain. I’m getting health insurance for him for sure because he’s done a lot in his 1 year of life lol.
Hypoallergenic dog grooming bills are not cheap so I feel You!
Rescued a puppy who’s 10 months and rescuing and getting a new puppy tomorrow!!! 💸 hubby and I are prepared to throw down that paper accordingly for their best lives!!
yes! Thanks for rescuing
My dog budget is always a bust 😭😭😭 I have Georgie's neuter appt and Bubba's Dental cleaning BOTH in May. Double whammy. But anything for my Kiddos.
eek! But Georgie will be good for the rest of his life and Bubba won't need to go back until next year!
omg their hair was so cute xD but at least now we can see their eyes
I know! Brian loves them looking straggly and homeless, I prefer a clean cut
Why didn’t you include in your March 1st visit price to your list at the end?
if i didn't, that was a mistake on my end.
I have tried so many groomers... the cheap ones are not worth it at all! Especially with a nervous dog
ummmm... this makes me feel better i spend so much money on my dog every month!!!! my mom thinks a dog just needs its basic food, 1 toy, and thats it.. but i buy my dog bones, chews, biscuits, treats, wet food, peanut butter, toys and i try to limit my spending but its impossible LOL
I spend $200-$400 every 4 months for my dog to get medically groomed because he’s too aggressive for groomers. It’s soooo costly but I know he feels better when he gets his hair removed.
oh wow - I didn't even know medically groomed was a thing. What does this mean?
I always wanted to get a dog or two in the future, but I’m not ready for the expenses I have to spend on the dog.
thanks for acknowledging it. Pets should be a blessing, not a burden. You'll be ready for one soon!
I don’t even have a dog...but I like hearing you talk. Have you ever considered being on CNBC Millenials Make It/Living On?
if they ask, I'd gladly partake
I did non anesthesia for my dog for his 17 year life, along with oxyfresh in his water every day. As they get older you might want to consider non anesthesia, because as they get older the anesthesia is not good for them.
ya we'll probably tapper them off anesthesia teeth cleaning as they age
I love this. Esp the grass lol.
How cute are your dogs what breed are they? no love like a dogs x
they are poodle mixes.
hi aja! sound is a little echoy
Pet insurance is a must have!!!!
can you do an apartment tour?
yes, planning to do that soon. Just finishing up my desk area
Don't need to budget for your dogs because dogs are family 🤣
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i used to only fosters puppies now i say hell to the NO now i say 2 years or older (older the better) 😂
Hi! Just wanted to inform you that your videos have been used in an advertisement trying to get people to sign up for "business classes". They claimed that you used their "autopilot method" to clear off your student debts. As a subscribers of yours, I know it is not true and the work you had put in to be debt free. Those advertisements are basically scams and so unethical!
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Hone depot got grass for a lot cheaper fyi
there's not a Home Depot close to me. Cost benefit of that isn't worth the time I'd have to drive.
Dogs do deserve care but damn a portion of that could help to change someone life.
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did you buy a house yet?
still saving.
@@AjaDang can you do a video on how we can prepare and what to do. ive been thinking and realised i cannot live in a flat forever.i need something reliable and something to go back to and to come home to. i cannot be a senior and live in senior housing. i want to invest in the land to plant trees fruit and food.
Cats are so much cheaper wtf
Obviously having a pet is an expense, BUT this a little much lol. This is too lux & bougie for me personally. If I was ballin of course, but that just ain’t me at the moment 😅