Dog Ownership

Before choosing your new pup or dog, we recomemnd that you take the time to research the breed/crossbreed before adopting, this will help with making a positive choice, appropriate for your lifestyle. The average lifespan of a dog is around 12 years, with some dogs living until 15 or even 20 years so you need to consider very carefully both your needs and the needs of the dog that comes into your life. 

There are many costs involved with dog ownership. Up front costs include vaccination, microchipping and desexing. All dogs in New South Wales must be microchipped and registered on the NSW Companion Animals Register. Other ongoing costs include food, worming, annual health checks, vet bills, training, boarding, toys, bedding and grooming.

At Ocean Paws Dog Training, we understand that making the decision to purchase a puppy or an adult dog is a big decision and there are many questions to consider such as, what breed is good for my family, what are their exercise requirements, what ongoing grooming is involved, do I buy a puppy or a rescue dog and where do I go to purchase my new dog? These are all important questions that we can help you with. So if you are struggling to answer any of the above, we can assist you through offering a consult in person or zoom consult. Enquire within.