How Much Does a Dog Really Cost? The Hidden Fees of Pet Parenthood

Everyone's Talkin' Money

Shari Rash

Business, Self-improvement, Education

4.6 • 631 Ratings

🗓️ 3 October 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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How much does a dog really cost (hint: more than you think). This special vault episode is about our furry best friends and explores dog ownership and the costs vs. investment. Our guest on this dogolicious episode is Krista Karpowich, who owns Wag Out Loud and is the host of the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. The Wag Out Loud podcast is a show that helps us pet parents to be the best advocates for your dog’s health and wellness. She’s here to share everything she knows about dogs, including how much money to spend on food, what to feed your dog, what kind of pet insurance she loves, how much money to devote to training, treats and toys, and so much more. Whether you have a dog or want to bring one into your life, this episode is for you. LINKS Wag Out Loud Pumpkin Trupanion Lemonade Pawp CONNECT WITH SHANNAH FREEBIE: Show Me the Money Workshop FREEBIE: She’s Got Wealth Workshop Looking for Money Coaching? Book a complimentary 20-minute call with Shannah to learn more https://savvycal.com/everyonestalkinmoney/comp Healthy Wealth Program for Women https://etmpod.link/healthywealth Follow me on Instagram SPONSORS Thanks to Money Picked for sponsoring the show. To schedule a FREE meeting to figure out your next financial steps, go to http://www.moneypickle.com/etm. Thanks to ASPCA for sponsoring the show. To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/ETM. Thanks to Mint Mobile for sponsoring the show. To get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to http://www.mintmobile.com/ETM . Thanks to Notion for sponsoring the show. Notion is my go-to tool for managing notes, to-do lists, and action items. You can try Notion for free at Notion.com/ETM. Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/ Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM. Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com. Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Amazon offers employees up to £8,000 for education and training, like Juliet.
0:07.0	She's now a trained technician. And to her, the sound of machinery in need of repair,
0:13.0	reminds her of how far she's come. In two years, she's landed her dream job, providing her with valuable skills.
0:24.2	That's up to £8,000 for education and training at Amazon.
0:28.3	Eligibility conditions apply.
0:30.1	Hey, it's Shawna and's and woman's best friend. Well, I can tell you, after getting our pup Winnie this year, that is for sure a true statement. We all know dogs are much more than that. They are truly family members.
0:57.1	What is also true is that a dog can be an expensive investment. I don't even want to tell you how
1:03.3	much money we've already spent on toys and shoes alone in the six months of having Winnie,
1:08.4	which I'm sure all of you dog parents you can relate to.
1:11.7	Am I right?
1:13.1	So I thought it would make sense to devote a whole episode to our furry best friends and explore
1:17.9	dog ownership, the cost versus investment.
1:21.1	Our guest on this dog-alicious episode is Krista Karpoich, who owns Wag Out Loud and is the host of the Wag Out Loud podcast.
1:30.3	That's right. I said podcast. The Wag Out Loud podcast is a show that helps us pet parents be the
1:37.1	best advocate for our dog's health and wellness. Krista's here to share everything she knows about
1:42.7	dogs, including how much money to spend on food,
1:45.9	what to feed your dog, what kind of pet insurance she loves, how much money to vote to training,
1:51.2	treats and toys, and so much more. Whether you have a dog or you're just looking to bring one into
1:56.3	your life, this episode is for you. So let's start woofing. Okay, I promise. That's the last pun. Let's start talking.
2:03.7	Krista, I am so excited to have you join us on the podcast today. Thanks so much for being here.
2:09.5	Shauna, I have been so looking forward to this. Yay! Let's geek out about dogs. Yes. So, I mean, I want to talk all things dog ownership with you.
2:20.2	We got our first puppy.
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