help! my mom wont let me have a puppy!and im responsible enough!?

Question

my mom is crazy! first she says " lets look at your room...no." now my rooms clean, stayed clean the whole year! my dad says shes afraid. but shes not,my aunt used to have a dog(boxer!)and she acted like the dog was there and she was friendly with it.(btw,my aunts dog is the reason why i luv dogs!). ive wanted a dog since i could walk! i know(and so does everyone else, including her!)i have the responsibility to take care of a dog.shes just stubbern.so in the end, i need everyons help. give me reasons "why should i get a puppy?"! ttyl

Answer 1

Please, don't get a puppy to prove you are responsible! You have to prove you are responsible first, then get one. Dogs are a lot of work even when they are healthy. But more importantly, they do grow old - have accidents, trouble walking, etc.

I just had to put one down that I carried up and down the stairs for the last year. She was getting incontinent, could barely stand -sometimes, and finally had a stroke. That is when I put her down.

What will you do about training your dog? What will you do when the dog is sick? Will you clean up all its messes? Will you take care of it when it is old? What will you do with it when you start dating?

I love dogs - but I'm also taking a little break before our next one. They are wonderful, and what I call - also, "little heart breaks waiting to happen," since they don't live long relative to us.

And, please when you get a dog - get a shelter dog. There are so many that are put down every year because no one wants them
:^( We always get shelter dogs, and with the right training, and attention - turn out great!

Answer 2

Since Mom isn't convinced that you are ready for the responsibility of a puppy or she is afraid of the mess the little guy/gal makes, volunteer at the your local Humane Society. These dogs need people to help them get a 2nd chance. Give it time & continue to keep your room clean, help Mom out around the house, & do well in school to help convince her of your maturity level. If she sees that you are doing a good job, she may relent & be prepared for conditions if she does, like the dog will go away if you don't live up to your end of the bargain.

Answer 3

How old are you? My son begged me for a dog, too. I finally gave in and he loved that little puppy so much! But about 8 months later that puppy was a full grown dog and my boy didn't play with the puppy any more, or walk it, or feed it. I had to do it all! I was so frustrated. This is your dog, I said. Sorry, too busy, he said. This is why your mother doesn't want a dog. She fears it will be one more thing for her to have to take care of when you get bored with it. You can enlist your father's aide in helping her see that you will not be like that, but that is what she is afraid of....all the work and mess. You need to tell her a dog will teach you to care for something other than yourself, it will give you companionship and protection, and you need a dog to love. Hope that helps.

Answer 4

Dogs are expensive, especially if you get a puppy. Keeping your room clean is one thing, but if you want to truely show your mom that you are ready for a dog, get a job.

Dogs eat everyday, they need flea medication, vaccinations, and a spay or neuter surgery. That is ONLY if your dog is healthy and never gets sick!

Get a job, save up at least $500. That gives you enough for vaccinations, the surgery, food, toys, flea medication, heartworm medication, to last you a couple months.

Also get a book on dogs, learn how to train them and properly take care of them.

You do this, your mother will see that you are serious about a dog, and it also shows how responsible you are by planning everything out.


Goodluck!!!

Answer 5

You may have to wait until you are old enough to be on your own before you can have a dog. As long as you live with mom, she is not going to let you have a dog. You have to abide by her wishes. Maybe you can volunteer at the animal shelter and play withe the dogs there. That way you can learn more about how to take care of them, and you will see what a big responsibility it is to own a dog.

Answer 6

Your mom probably doesn't want to deal with the mess and responsibility of family trips when you need a sitter. If your mom stays home, doesn't work, then she will be the day time sitter. I think your mom is not wanting any part of the responsibility, it's not about you. You could always try to get your dad to hook you up, and not tell your mom about it, then you might get the dog. Heck, your mom might be happy in the end.

Answer 7

wellit depends how old are you. and second it takes sooo much responsibility. im 13 and i got my dog when i was 9 and i didn't want to clean up the poop or take it for walk(since it was bad on a leash) now that i'm older my parents leave the responsibility to me which means cleaning up poop(yuck!) in my opinion you should dog sit and see if you really want a puppy that bad afterall during the first 3 months they do nothing but chew everything. well antway good luck with your parents and the dog.

Answer 8

Your mother knows you best and she doesn't want to take care of the dog when you get bored with it. Puppies grow into dogs. Have a nice holiday. If you have to be told to do something, then it's possible that your mom wants to avoid one more thing to nag you about.

Answer 9

every family could benefit from the companionship of a pet, and dogs make the best pets! the only thing is they are a big responsibility. puppies need allot of attention not unlike that of a human baby. also they can be expensive..puppies need updated shots and lots of food and toys, and they often get sick at an early age that could require multiple vet visits so please try and respect your mothers decision but also try and look at it from her perspective and see if you can find more ways to ease her mind.

Answer 10

Well you should earn your own money for a puppy and supplies...clean your room (act like you are even though its clean),do chores,and keep your grades up.That will show how responsible you are.Try taking a job at a doggie daycare to see what its like.