This is very fortunate timing for this discussion - my wife and I are picking up our new puppy (a Golden Doodle) next Saturday, and can hardly wait for it.
I've been thinking about the pet insurance. Someone at work was telling me how it really helped him shortly after they got their dog. My wife and I have a fairly comfortable amount of savings (we could reasonably comfortably absorb a car/house/personal emergency, or even a couple at once). In that case, are we better off saving on the insurance and just treating any potential issues with the puppy in the same manner?
Aside from that, I've never owned a dog before (although my wife has). Any general tips for a new dog owner? (not to derail the thread, but the advice for Corsi's new cat seemed very helpful)
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