Dogs Trust

Getting a Dog Advice

• Are YOU dog ready?

  Dog ownership is a wonderful thing, but it is also a huge responsibility. As our saying goes, 'A dog is for life®'. We're here to help! Take a look at our advice on getting dog ready, what do if you’ve just brought a pooch home, and how to help prepare them for life as part of your family.

• Can YOU spot a Puppy Farm?

  Do you know the doggy dos and the doggy don’ts when it comes to buying a pup? Test your knowledge in our Dogs Trust Pup Quiz!

• Cost of dog ownership

  We are often asked what the cost of owning a dog entails. The following are average costs per year, for a healthy dog but the exact costs depend on the size, and in the case of neutering, the sex and size of your dog:

• How to get a dog responsibly

  There are lots of ways to get a dog. We think adopting is the best way but we recognise that people sometimes want to buy a puppy from a breeder.