preview

Dog Insurance Research Papers

Decent Essays

The veterinarian can be extremely financially burdening because, alike human hospitals, the veterinarian chargers extremely high prices for small visits and the visits that end in operations are even worse, do not forget the prescription medication that might be necessary for the dogs health. Having dog insurance averages at $32 per month, according to a popular dog insurance quoting website, and that is just the cheapest coverage. The next step is the adaption of a new home for the dog and this requires a bed/cage, a leash, food, a collar with identification, and licensing in accordance to local ordinances; all things that require your wallet to come out. The responsible ownership goes beyond just the simple purchases, though. Getting your …show more content…

Getting to the point in ownership when you have an obedient dog is in the best interest for more than just the owner. You have to give part of your life to the dog and it can be very burdening for a college student. According to Rohlf, “dog owners who are irresponsible, failing to engage in a number of responsible ownership practices, such as confinement, registration, microchipping, desexing, training, and socialization, contribute to community disharmony caused by dogs, and also to shelter admission and euthanasia rates” (153). Rholf’s examination of the six practices goes along side my argument because three of them, confinement, training and socialization, are important interactions between the owner and his dog daily. A college student has to go to class at some point and leaving your dog at home is necessary, so taking time to properly confine your dog in a space that will keep it safe. Obedience training is another necessary component to responsible ownership and it requires more than just the

Get Access