2006-09-17 01:59:30 · 15 answers · asked by GlamLifeGirl 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You are going to have to set your sights on next summer, as the person above suggests. Between now and then, do all your homework and chores WITHOUT PROMPTING. Be responsible, and keep track of what schoolwork needs to be done, and do it without a reminder.
Do chores that are not even assigned to you. See what needs to be done without fanfare or even notice. Keep yourself out of trouble, friend-wise or school-wise. If you see something out of place, put it back, even if you did not put it there.
Learn to make a simple meal and offer to be responsible for dinner once a week. Find ways to earn money outside the house. A good idea would be to offer to pick up dog poop in people's yard that have a dog. You would get some interaction with the dog, learn the responsibilites of dog ownership and earn money all at the same time. Save that money to offset the expenses associated with pet ownership.
You must not waver in your dedication or fulfillment of these chores and duties. Just betcha if you do all this, and agree to wait until summertime when you are around to see to the housetraining and all the rest, and can pay all the vet and dogfood bills, she can hardly disagree.
2006-09-17 02:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would have to prove to your mom that you understand what "taking care of it" means.
Puppy's are a lot of work. And they are a lot of work every day for years. As a mom, I always figured that if my kid couldn't keep their room clean and their homework done and be on time for the school bus every day that they couldn't handle the responsibility of a dog. When a puppy needs to go out they can't "wait till this game is over" or "wait till I'm done watching this show." They need to go out now. same thing with cleaning up after them, feeding them and playing with them. If you can't take care of the jobs and responsibilities you already have then the answer will stay no. I Don't know how old you are but show your mom that your growing up and can handle a dog.
(You might want to ask for an older dog that is already house trained)
2006-09-17 02:14:04 · answer #2 · answered by jymsis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find an older dog, that will not need the training. Mom is right, puppies are a full time job, and you cannot drop out of school for a puppy, that would be assinine. The pound will have nice older dogs. I know, I know.....not as cute as a puppy, but puppies grow, and are not as cute then, either.
2006-09-17 02:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Dyma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Realize that your mom is a person too with needs, and feelings. Don't you think that she does enough at home then having to pile on more crap for her to do? When you have a family of your own, you'll know. Puppy's are just like having a baby. It's a lot of work. Wait until you're on your own. Get a fish, or a cat. They don't require as much work.
2006-09-17 02:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by ballybabt 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hate to break it to you but she's right. Accept the fact and move on. Or you could write up a daily plan of how you could look after said animal, plus how you would pay for the dog food...parents always love that. Also find out when and how much vaccination costs. put that on a piece of paper, with the local vets name and number. Find out when obedience classes are held at the nearest park. Clean your room, then present all of this information to your parents
2006-09-17 02:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your mom is right she will take care of it. Now I'm just a kid that has a dog and goes to 5th grade and my mom and dad take care of my dog. I would just give them a chance and pet and play and do whatever with your dog after school and on the weekends if you get them off.
2006-09-17 02:11:04 · answer #6 · answered by michele h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should wait until next summer when you will have more time to spend with the puppy. If it is truly going to be your dog, you should wait until summer break so that you will be home and train him/her. Taking care of a dog is a huge responsibility, nothing to get bored with and pass off to your parent. Especially if the parent is not 100% thrilled about having a dog.
2006-09-17 02:04:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your mom is correct. If you want a dog, you'd have to convince your mom why she wants to take the responsibilty of it's care and how your family would afford the costs associated with a pet.
2006-09-17 02:02:57 · answer #8 · answered by novel_kennels 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen to your mom...unless you are considering crate training, your mom is right. I have dogs (5 total), and my boys are always wanting to bring another home...I can't I am the one that ends up training them, and bathing them. The boys do keep them fed, and watered, and they are responsible for walking them, but during the day, I train them. Like I said, if you are going to crate train(leave themn in a crate while no one is home), and then work with them as soon as you walk into the door, then your mom is right.
Maybe she will consider it if you offer the crate training suggestion.
2006-09-17 02:03:41 · answer #9 · answered by thedothanbelle 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
shes right. It sucks to hear that. But you cant always get what you want. Wait till you get a little bit older too.
then again i got a puppy in high school, but i pushed her off on my parents alot. Now that im in college, shes my life, Id wait till you were in college.
2006-09-17 02:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by sillywillyme 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋