i want a golden retriever really bad. and i found 1 for sale. should i get it w/o my moms permison or ask her?

Answer 1

You need to ask her. You're talking about a living animal that needs care and love.

Answer 2

If you live in her house, you'd better ask her. Honest communication is the first step in proving that you're becoming a responsible adult.

In case she says "no", you should have solutions to these potential problems:
Dogs require a lot of time, energy and money to take care of properly. If the dog isn't properly trained, it can chew up your house and your stuff. If it's not housebroken, it can ruin your floors and your furniture. Your parents may assume that you'll get bored with the dog when you start playing sports and dating and go away to college. You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments. They don't want to be stuck taking care of a dog for 12 years if you can't handle it.

A good pup can cost $1000 or more. Even "free" dogs cost money to take care of. A crate, books and supplies can cost up to $300. Puppy shots are $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250. If you can't afford to pay for a good dog, maybe you can't afford to maintain one either?

Don't be in a rush to get a dog - it's a big investment in time and money and you want to make sure you get a dog that will fit in to your family's lifestyle. BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

Answer 3

If you are out of her house get one. But goldens can be hard to keep up with, put are great dogs. What if u get it and she says, GET RID OF IT!
if you would like some info on them here:
Golden Retreiver

General Appearance
A symmetrical, powerful, active dog, sound and well put together, not clumsy nor long in the leg, displaying a kindly expression and possessing a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident.

Owning
Renowned for its reliable temperament, the Golden Retriever makes a great hunter, family pet or show dog. Although they can adapt to living in a small apartment they need to be given plenty of exercise daily. The Golden Retriever's dense water repellent coat ranges in color from light to dark shades of gold.

Temperament
Friendly, reliable, and trustworthy. Quarrelsomeness or hostility towards other dogs or people in normal situations, or an unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness, is not in keeping with Golden Retriever character.

Talk to her about it, and let her know u will take care of it, not her.

Answer 4

Definitely ask her. When you move out on your own, you can get whatever pet you want, but while you are in your parents house you need to respect them. There may be some good reasons your mom doesn't want a dog. Dogs do cost money to be properly taken care of - veterinary bills, food costs, etc.

If you really want the dog, explain to her how you will be soley responsible for taking care of it. Give her a well thought out plan on how you plan to feed it, walk it, play with it, etc.

Answer 5

You should ask you mom, but I would have plan. If you told your mom how you plan to care for you new pet I think it would help. Pets are a lot of work! So if she knows that you put a lot of work into your care plan, (such as: feeding, walking, vet visits,training and the best of all loving your new dog), it might help. I can't promise it will work, but I know that bring a new pet in to your home with out permission would not be healthy or fair to him or her. Hope everything works out for you.

Answer 6

Golden retrievers are great companions and family dogs.Get some printed information off the web that flatters the breed and show it to her.Prepare your case.Then ask.don't tell her.There is nothing more unwelcome than an unwelcome dog!!!

Answer 7

You need to ask you Mom.

I know how tempting it is to just get it, but you don't want to have to then find another home for it, which also adds trauma to the dog.

There may be lease or rental problems with having a dog, or other things, and it's got to be your Mom's say.

Also, read up on the breed so you know what they need, how to train and handle them .. for future if nothing else.

Answer 8

As long as you live with your mother, you should definitely ask for her approval first.
Otherwise, you will buy the dog, have a conflict, and have to find a new home for this dog.....and you want the least amount of stress for this dog.

Answer 9

ask her first, but make her know you would love to have one. Assure her you will take that responsibility alone and how important it would be for you to have a dog.

Good luck and hope you get the puppy!

Answer 10

no, cause what is she freaks, and makes you return it, your not doing the dog a favor that way, i know how you feel though i always thought about bringing home a new pet and tring to stash it in my room without my moms knowledge, it never works, i got more fish flushsed than anything-not cool