I got a pet dog at home as well. My hubby is helping to bath her. If not is the any pet shop near ur place? I dun think it cost much for a weekly basic grooming (bath). Daily evening walk good for mummy and baby too. Hee.
If ur hubby is willing to help u is the best.
mine is shih Tzu.. he is not really well toilet trained.. so everytime i got home will definitely see some mess from him..
i think basic grooming is ard $20-$25.. if do this weekly.. will be another additional expenses.. moreover we have no car to send him for grooming too..