2006-07-04 07:37:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
show her how responsible you are in other areas
2006-07-04 07:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by La Princesa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, her reason for you not getting the dog yet are proboably either because: 1) she thinks she will have to take care of it 2) she thinks you are not responsible enough 3) she thinks the dog may chew up the house.
My suggestion to you would be to first talk to her. (You have proboably alreadly done this but the more talking the better) Second you should do things with out being asked to do them. If you have other pets then take care of them instead of some one else doing it. This will show your mom that you are ready to handle another pet. If you have some one around you that has a dog or if you have an animal shelter near by, take care of the dogs there for a little while: this will show your mom you can handle the dog. As for the chewing up thing pick up the house ALOT, this will show your mom that you can pick things up before the puppy shows any signs of chewing them up when you do get him/her.
If none of this works, then just do what I do... beg. Hey, I got a puppy out of the begging.
2006-07-04 08:20:41 · answer #2 · answered by Janette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found your choice of words interesting (need/deserve).
There is more to dog ownership than you may think and one of the first considerations is money. Dogs are a continual investment. You have to consider food, medical care, monthly flea and heartworm treatments, leashs, collars, bowls, beds, toys & grooming. So, I would think that the first thing that you need to do is get a job to pay for these expenses. The bigger the breed, the larger the expense.
Second, have you researched dog training? Are you willing to commit the time to learn? What about the actual time it takes to train a dog, this doesn't mean just house breaking him/her. Do you have time in your schedule to care for the dog? Daily walks, training, grooming? This is everyday, not just when you are in the mood or the weather is nice.
And I guess my third question is; How are you performing your other responsibilites? Do you do your school work? Is your room a mess? What about your daily chores, does your mom have to nag you? Remember, a puppy is a LOT of work every single day. Most moms don't want more work for themselves and many children aren't responsible enough to have a dog.
2006-07-04 08:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by momma dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do well in school , keep your room spotless, do the dishes every day , mow the lawn (if you have one ). Ask to visit with you grandmother if she does not live at home every weekend and do all her yard work (if she has a yard) Go volunteering in a homeless shelter. Buy no name sneakers and Jeans. so you can save money to take it to the vet and buy its feeds Keep you pant above your belly button. Open a Bank account. Open the car door for your mom every time.. Join the book club and use your library card. Take out the garbage without been told.
If you are able to do all of the above you deserve a puppy. It also means are responsible and will clean up the poop and feed and walk it and will never abandon it alter only a few weeks
Then go to the pound and adapt your puppy!!! ...Good luck
2006-07-04 07:48:29 · answer #4 · answered by Richgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what needs to be done without being asked. This shows responsibility. Look for ways to help your mom out. Are you ready to walk that dog every day, clean up it's poop, train it, feed it, water it every day for the next 12 years? Your mom is probably concerned that if she gets you a dog she'll end up having to take care of it all herself. She has enough responsibility without that. If you can show her that having this dog will not mean more work for her, then she might be inclined to let you have one.
Good luck!
2006-07-04 07:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by Quicksilver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen. I am only 12 years old, but I think Ive got a pretty good answer. I have wanted a dog since I was able to talk. It was my life dream. But the problem was that my dad didnt like dogs. I pleaded and begged untill about 2 years ago. Finnally, my mom saw how much i needed that dog. She finnally caved one day and called my nana. You see, my nana had always said that when ever my mom said yes, she would pay for the dog. And she did. The next day we went and got my dog Sammy. I love her sooo much!!! What im trying to say isthat its not necesseraly begging and pleaded that works. Its showing them you really,really,really need that dog. My nana always said i was ment to have a dog!!!
2006-07-04 07:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by Pearl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, u could write an essay why dogs are good pets and write down how much a dog will cost and all the supplies for him or her.
Then u could maybe save up half and ur mom could pay the other half.
Then she will know u are cominted to having a dog and taking care of one
Hope that helps
Jessie
2006-07-04 07:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by snowhorse@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research dogs. Find a breed of dog that is compatable with your family's lifestyle, read up on the breed (how to train and care for it, it's behavior and medical precautions) and use that to convince your mom.
2006-07-04 07:43:06 · answer #8 · answered by MEB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be responsible, help her around the house and/or write her an essay (or make a movie) on why you deserve one-your effort will mean alot.
2006-07-04 07:46:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by volunteering at your local dog shelter, that will show you are dedicated and have the time to spend with a dog!
2006-07-04 08:02:49 · answer #10 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a job at a pet center and take care of dogs around town, your mom will see if you are mature enough
2006-07-04 09:54:07 · answer #11 · answered by sissyj 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋