HI, i am in love with dogs. My mom's boyfriend loves them and we used to have his in our house. My mom used to have a dog when she was little and knows that i love them and want one sooooo bad. How can i convince my mom to let me have a dog??
2006-08-04 10:25:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
%%%First of all check out three books from the library about dogs and dog training. When talking with your mom, just bring up casually something that you just learned from the books.
%%%Ask her if you can volunteer at your local shelter to help dogs, and learn more. (most shelters have a petting room, or a dog walking program, and need volunteers to just give animals attention)
%%%Study the books about choosing the right breed for your family, and comment on this often to her.
%%%Ask if you can give a dog from the shelter foster care for a week to see how a dogs fits in your family
%%%Do ALL chores as soon as asked
%%% Keep your room clean, and show that you are growing up and accepting responsibility.
but you need to remember that dogs live to be 12-16 years old, and you can't know where you will be by that time.
.Dogs don't stay puppies very long, and taking care of an old dog is expensive and time consuming...Where will you be in 15 years? so who will be there for the dog?? Most likely the duty will be left for your mom.
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also, during the weeks of potty training, it is Mom's furniture and flooring that will be ruined..and her table legs that will be chewed..
It will never work if she doesn't want the dog in the first place...
If you can do all of the above, and let your mom know how much you understand all of the problems that come with a dog, she may be willing to consent....but, you really do need to consider her feelings and wishes.
Best of luck to you!
2006-08-04 10:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you could start by asking her. You should be willing and prepared togive answers to your mom. Dogs don't come by cheap and they need lost of attention. There are food and vet bills to consider. You need to be ready to train this dog with obedience skills and spend lots of time with it. I'm sure your mom is a very busy person and might have a fair amount of stress in her life and not want to add something else to it. Moms sometimes need lots of convincing so be ready with answers and suggestions. Don't push your mom overboard though... you may never get a dog if you do
2006-08-04 17:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by D,J&J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, find out why your mom is against getting a dog. I think if you can convince her that you will play a major part in taking care of the dog, and teaching it and feeding it, she may more readily agree. Also they require a good bit of time and energy, not to mention costly, when it comes to vet bills, and food, and other expenses. If she knows you are serious in helping out, and contributing to paying for some of the expenses, she may agree! Good luck!!
2006-08-04 17:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by autumn wolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show that you can be responsible i understand how you fill it took me 4 years to get a dog but my mom is really hard to convince since she got bit by one any way back to your question show your mom that you can be responsible and try getting your moms boyfriend to help you convince her since you both like dogs. Make sure your mom already trust es you .
2006-08-04 17:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by getting good grades in school. That will impress her alot. Then get an afterschool job or save you allowance to pay for vet bills, etc. Pets are quite expensive, you know. They have to be neutered and get regular check-up. Their medicines cost almost as much as people's medicines. You will have to feed him, walk him, groom him and bathe him. If you get a puppy, you will have to train him which isn't easy. He may even have to go to obedience school -- another expense. So you see, it isn't easy or cheap to get a dog. Think it over carefully because you will have alot of work.
2006-08-04 17:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably can't because your mom knows she is the one who will be saddled with the responsibility. Wait until you grow up and have your own place, then get a dog if you still pine for one.
2006-08-04 17:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by Nefertiti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask her if u can do something 4 about 2 weeks or so 2 earn a dog something like that
2006-08-04 17:29:25 · answer #7 · answered by Mckenna R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
show her some responsibility like getting a job or doing things for her and make a list of things that you know that you have to do to take care of a dog give her the list and tell her that you promise that you will do all that is on that list GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
2006-08-04 17:30:00 · answer #8 · answered by hottie411 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried telling her that you'll walk it..and clean up after it and stuff? Let your mom know you can handle the resposibility of a dog!!
2006-08-04 17:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Reels O'Ribbon♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giver her a puppy dog pout! It worked for me. And tell her youll do anything for a dog! Oh and you need to take care of it.
2006-08-04 17:28:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋