One day, I woke up and I looked on the internet for the whole day looking for shelters and the right breed of dog to get. So then I asked my mom" Could you bring me to the animal shelter?" But she kept saying "no" because she say she was afraid of animals.
2006-07-25 05:34:32 · 14 answers · asked by Michael W 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Find some friends that have a family friendly dog that you like. Have her get to know that dog. If it works out she may let you have one.
2006-07-25 05:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by SoccerClipCincy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People can't just "get over" being afraid of things without professional help. Unless your mom wants to get over it and gets treatment, she won't. Unfortunately, it's your parents' house, your parents' money and your parents' rules - until you have a job and get out on your own. Ask your Mom to let you get an easier pet to start and show her that you can take care of that properly. Maybe she'd let you get a rabbit or a guinea pig - they're not as much fun as a dog, but they're easy to keep, live in a cage, don't have to be walked or trained.
You could volunteer at a local shelter - many of them love to have kids that can help walk, feed and socialize the puppies.
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?
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.
If they ever say yes, find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the AKC site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.
Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.
2006-07-25 08:40:41 · answer #2 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but I think you need to have more consideration for your mother. Your wish to have a play-toy should not override her fears. If you are old enough, perhaps you could volunteer at a local shelter so you can be around the animals.
2006-07-25 05:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you could research family friendly dogs and show it to her . Or have someone you know who has a friendly dog come over and get her acquainted with it that might help, good luck!
2006-07-25 05:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by blonde mom70 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First get a dog with a friendly reputation like a lab.
2006-07-25 05:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by Uchihaitachi345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
show her how much you can take care of him or her and show her you care for them get a dog that wont hurt ppl and tell her not to be afraid cause dogs are smart and they know if you are afaid of them or not. Get a yorkie they dont shed.
2006-07-25 06:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by princetongirl449 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get something that she isn't afraid of. Or maybe this would be a good time for her to try to overcome her fear of animals.
2006-07-25 05:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by Starr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if your under her roof you have to respect her wishes. But you could ask if you could get a puppy so she can get use to them. If not wait till you move out
2006-07-25 05:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by chrissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can convince her by telling her you will take care of it....tell her that it will be your responsibility and give her the pros of having a dog....give her some of the cons but then counter them with the pros...its gotta work
2006-07-25 05:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by bigo35543 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude how old r u, u soud like ur 13. Grow up!
2006-07-25 13:53:41 · answer #10 · answered by Veronica N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋