However, I also had to accept the reality that creating a family dynamic where either: 1) one parent always stays home and doesn’t attend events with the family; OR 2) the family returns home to an hour+ of work to bathe the dog, calm the dog and wash the crate, is not reasonable or tenable. Vet visit and medications $227.60 Vet visit and medications $186.60 Food, beds, treats, toys $183.98 Dog trainer $150.00 Sessions with the dog trainer Food $101.67 Food, treats and toys for Christmas $101.27 Camera & remote treat dispenser $99.99 camera and remote treat dispenser , which we used in an attempt to reward her when she was calm in the crate (affiliate link).