Plus my dog LOVES to sniff other dog's poop, so we have to stay extra vigilant during walks

Yes. We originally wanted a medium sized dog but having a small dog is nice because the bigger the dog the bigger the poop

I go there too! Routine vet visits with vaccinations for us have been ~$350.

I second this, and definitely get the half-baked blondie for dessert. Or not, but it is amazing.