You could buy a puppy from an animal shelter. Or you could buy one of the new Macbooks for each of them. Those would probably have about the same effect. After all, "two Airs is humane." [argh, sorry.]
Therefore the price is about $500 for the puppy depending on the dog. Then you have to factor in food costs and checkups to keep the dog looking cute.
Come on, adopt a pet. Help out your local animal shelter. Adoption fees are inexpensive compared to buying from a breeder.
I think those rates are quoted hourly
For some people (not me) it depends on whether you're in Thailand or not.