How do I convince my mom to let me get a puppy?

Answer 1

i had the same problem! i convinced my mom 2 let me babysit my neighbors dog for 2 weeks. after she relized that i was responsible enough she let me get one

Answer 2

How old are you?

When I was young (through high school) the best way I could convince my parents of anything was to write them a persuasive paper on why I should have it. This would convince them that I had done my research and really knew what I was getting in to. To this day, I don't make a major decision without really researching it.

If you decide to do this (or, if you don't want to do a paper (though that's more impressive) just have this conversation with your parents) make sure that you really have done your research and know what you're talking about. Answer atleast these questions, and think of any others that may come up: How much will a dog cost? How will I help pay for it? What breed of dog will I get? What is that dog's temperament? What health problems are associated with that breed, and how can I help avoid them? How big will that dog get? What pros and cons are associated with each gender, and which will I choose? How much exercise will he need? Grooming? Food? Toys? What kind of food? Who will groom him? What kind of toys will I buy? What will I do if [fill in the blank..."I get sick"..."we go on vacation"...etc]? How will I train the puppy? How fast will he grow? How many shots does he need in the first year? The rest of his life? How many checkups? Who will brush his teeth, bathe him, walk him, and exercise him? In what manner will all these things be done? If your parents have other concerns (shedding, housetraining, etc) how will you address each of those?

To get the answers, I would check Google (don't take just a single site's word for anything) as well as taking to breeders, vets, and trainers. If you can answer all those questions (and more!) your parents should be convinced that you are mature and responsible enough to handle such a large commitment. If they still won't let you, then you can rest easy knowing that it's because of something truly on their part, and, though it may be a while, you will really enjoy getting a dog when you move out. If this sounds like way too much work for you, please don't get a dog. Think about asking for a hamster, or a goldfish.

Good luck! :)

Answer 3

Bringing a pet into a house is a big commitment for the whole family. Puppies grow up to be dogs, who need food, veterinary care, lots of exercise, a safe yard to play in, grooming, etc. This is a big commitment of time and money. Most kids PROMISE that they will do all the work, but the reality is mom will end up picking up the inevitable slack. If mom says no, it's no. In the meantime, if you at least want to convince her that you are a responsible person, do all your chores willingly, do extra work around the house even without being asked, get good grades, all that kind of stuff that shows your parents that you are growing up. Then maybe mom will believe that you will take care of a pet.

Bottom line: Don't whine. Don't nag. Prove yourself responsible and even if you don't end up with a puppy, you may earn your parents' respect and trust.

Answer 4

Prove to your mom that you will responsible for the daily care of a puppy. Walking it, playing with it, cleaning up dog poop and pee all the time. Training the puppy, feeding, watering and keeping fresh food, water and clean dishes. Need vet care and also need to spay or neuter. Puppies grow up and are not always cute. They still need a lot of care, affection, training, and a responsible owner who will commit to take care of them for their whole lives. Do you think you can do that?

Answer 5

thats also my problem with my mom, but she promised well have a puppy or maybe a dog after 3 years

convinced your mom that can i have a puppy many times when she is on a good mood

Answer 6

You can have one of ours. He's five months, super cute, doesn't listen, and still pees in the house on occasion. He likes to chew things (like the carpet in the livingroom), and he whines at 6:15 in the morning because he wants to be fed. He also runs through the flowerbeds, sheds a ton of fur (which must be vacuumed every week), and has cost a lot of money in vet bills for check-up, shots, and other things.

Still want one?

Answer 7

Tell her it will teach you responsibility. Also, prove to hr that you can be responsible. When she asks you to do something do it right away. Do things without having her remind you. That will show her that you are responsible enough for a dog. Good luck.

Answer 8

First you need to be good enuff so that she can trust you with the caring and stuff like that of the puppy. Check this out

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Answer 9

prepare a place first, cause it can be a lot of mess at the begining
after that you can explain to her how important is that for you.
and you will b responsible for cleaning arround.

Answer 10

Show lots of responsibility.