One of the most common reasons dogs are relinquished into shelters and rescue is due to family finances and dog costs. Here I will explore how much does a dog cost from all angles that will impact you and your family. From personal experience with at least two large dogs that I affectionately call my “million dollar dogs,” I will be sharing the hard facts when it comes to the costs of dog ownership. Don’t miss the results of the largest survey of big dog owners ever conducted.