I need help convincing my mom to saying "yes" to a new puppy.?

Question

Well I'm trying to ask for a new puppy, but I just keep thinking of all the reasons my mom might say no. I'm trying to come up with solutions to these problems and so far I'm doing pretty good, but could you possibly give me more reasons why my mom might say no, so I can solve them and so when she gives me a reason for saying no, I can tell her that it can be solved, so it'll be easier for her to say yes???? Thank you.

I do have a job to help pay for the puppy and my mom knows I am responsible. Her main issue is that we are moving soon and need to find a place that accepts atleast 3 pets, since we already have two cats.

AND i do not have to pay for this puppy. We know a neighbor (I actually take care of their 3 dogs daily for money) that has a pregnant dog, due to have puppies in January.

Answer 1

Sounds like your Mom doesn't want a puppy and you do. The best way to convnice her to allow you to have a puppy, is to show her that the puppy will not be a burden to her as you will accept the full responsibility to raise and care for the new dog.

If you are in school all day, then the puppy would either be home alone (unfair to the puppy who is a social animal) or possibly at home with your mom, which gives her all the responsibility during the day. You could say you'd take the puppy out for a walk on your lunch and also come straight home after school to take the puppy out again. This would mean giving up after school activities.

Puppies take time and effort to be house trained. If you bring home your puppy Friday night, you will be able to take full responsibility of the house training, which actually can be accomplished fairly quickly if you go at it full force all weekend. Take the puppy outside every hour without fail to the same spot and praise it when it goes. If it starts to go in the house, don't punish it, but take it outside directly and praise it for finishing outside. Hopefully by the end of the weekend, you will have a foundation for house training, but I'm not sure what you plan to do while you are at school.

Take books out from the library about obedience training and raising a puppy (such as the Monks of New Skete, Cesar Millan) so you will know how best to accomplish this. Guarantee that you will clean up any messes inside the house and replace anything that your puppy destroys. Make sure your puppy has LOTS of toys for chewing, and puppy proof your home as best as possible (keep dangerous things such as knives, razors, chocolate, tubes of lotions/creams, computer wires, cords, irreplacible items, etc. out of reach).

Most dogs are hairy and shed. Explain that you will take on extra house cleaning responsibilities such as vacuuming and dusting to keep the hair and mess to a minimum.

The dog should have two 45 minute walks each day. Explain that you will also accept this responsibility. You will provide food and water, lots of play, and also give your dog a bath when needed and ensure there are no muddy paw tracks in the house.

Basically show your Mom that you are taking on the full burden of providing for and raising the dog (time, effort and financial - it's $350 per year just for the Sentinel pills for one animal to prevent fleas, heartworm etc. You should have your dog spayed or neutered and vaccinated, and also get yearly checkups. Cheap food, is mostly filler and unhealthy, and good nutritious food is costly. Be prepared to provide the cash. You should also prepare for emergency vet visits which can't be predicted).

A dog will live approximately 15 years. If you plan to go to college or university you cannot take the dog with you to a dormatory setting. You'd have to prepare to live off campus or stay home. It's unfair to expect to leave your dog with your Mom while you pursue other interests. Plan ahead for the long term. Dogs are a serious commitment.

She is probably too busy and doesn't want extra responsibilities added to her plate. Dogs are a joy. If you are serious and take on the responsibility whole-heartedly, you will have a wonderful new family member who will love you unconditionally. Good luck.

Answer 2

I would do a report on what responsibilities you will have to deal with regarding a new puppy and also research on what breed you are interested in getting. You will also have to prove you are responsible enough and that you will take care of the puppy yourself.

Many parents agree to let their kids get a new animal and then the mom ends up caring for it after the initial excitement wears off. Most children do not yet realize that a pet is a LIFELONG commitment. You have to let the dog out (you cannot sleep late if you want), you have to make sure the dog has food and fresh water, the dog needs to be played with and worked with to teach it manners.

Also, a dog is a FAMILY pet, the whole family has to agree to what to get as the whole family will be interacting with it, not just you.

Answer 3

Dogs require a lot more responsibility than cats do. They need exercise, must be fed, neutered or spayed, and given regular Vet visits.

You must also think about keeping the dog for its lifespan, which can be between 15-20 years, depending on the dog.
And most of all, the dog must be a breed that is other animal and children family.

If the dog develops bad habits or you are disappointed because it chews on everything or barks too much, you must be committed to giving it behavioral training so it doesn't wind up in a shelter or wandering around somewhere, because you decide the dog isn't worth it.

Answer 4

Well I used to live in an apartment, and I have two cats and a dog, and I had a hell of a time trying to find a place that accepted three pets, I ended up having to buy a place, But you might what to think of who will watch the dog when you go away, who is going to train the dog, what are you going to do when he messes up your carpet things like that, an apartment is not a good place for a puppie, b/c he is going to go on your carpet, and you'll have to pay for it, not to mention it is very very hard on the dog, depending on the sixe to be cooped up in such a small place. Maybe to solve your problem of the number of pets you could research apts in your area that allow more, and at the prices and show her pamplets and things, Good Luck!

Answer 5

Puppies cost a lot. You will need to get vaccines, fecal checks, dewormer, possibley flea prevention. Also food costs. What if you need to take it to obedience classes. And don't forget about spaying and nuetering. And things like his crate, food bowls, toys, leash and collar. Do you have a job, or can you help with the costs?
Puppies also need a lot of time and attention. They need to be fed multiple times during the day, they need to go outside to go potty frequently. You need to be able to take them out for walks and exercise. You need to pay enough attention to them so they grow to be a happy healthy dog. Do you have the time?
Depending on the breed, the puppy might grow to be very large, do you have the space to keep the puppy? Where will the puppy stay, where will it sleep?
Puppies are messy, when potty training there are accidents involved. (this was my mom's big one). "I don't want stains on my white carpet, or on my new couch."
What about leaving for vacation? Who will take care of the puppy if we go away for a few days?
A puppy doesn't stay a puppy forever, you have to be able to take care of this dog for the rest of it's life.
Those are all the reasons my mom told me no. And some of those are the reasons i don't have a dog now. i dont have the money or space for a dog. I have tried for 20 years to convince my mom to get me a puppy, nothing worked. Hopefully by giving you the reasons my mom said no, you can find ways to work around it and convince your mom other wise. Good Luck, i hope you get your new puppy.
Try suggesting getting a smaller dog, that way it will be easier to find a place to accept it.

Answer 6

This is not really answering your question - but I would be on your mom's side here. You should really wait until after you move before adopting a new puppy. The move will be hectic and stressful for you all... it would be best for your family, and the puppy, if you wait until after you settle into your new home before you bring a new puppy home. Maybe now you could convince your mom to look for a place where puppies will be accepted. Then ask her what you would need to do to adopt a puppy after the move. (Clean your room every day, walk the dog every day, etc...) Then you can start planning now.

Answer 7

your going about this all wrong, don't try and combat arguments, tell her you want to volunteer at a local humane society. Do a considerable about of "community service" and after you show her you can help them take care of the animals, find an older dog (not an expensive untrained pain in the butt puppy) that is going to be put down and then make your move. I SOOOOOOOOOO wish I had thought of this when I was a kid. (you can save a loving lonely dogs life)

Answer 8

Reasons for saying No: It will pee in the floor. It will poop in the floor. It will pee on the bed. It will chew up my shoes. It will chew up everything in the house. It will eat your homework. It will get pregnant and have puppies. It will puke on the rug. It will get worms and scoot its butt across the rug. It will chase cars in the street. It will dig in the neighbors yard. It will dig in your yard. It will steal the neighbor dog's toys and chew them up and leave them in your yard for everyone to see. It will scratch up the new hardwood floors. It will claw up the leather furniture. It will go dig on the nearby golf course. It will bite the neighbor kids.

These are just a few of the many bad things my dogs did over the years. Hope you get your puppy.

Answer 9

Well it depends what kind of questions or problems you may have already. A puppy is hard work to take care of. If you have lots of low electric wires, he could get tangled or chew on them. If you have any other pets, they may get into fights. Make sure that you have lots of space to excercise him and you have to organize times for when he needs to use the restroom.

Answer 10

What about expenses. Vet bill, food, shots, spaying or neutering. Will this be an issue with your family? If not, you need to convince her that you will take care of the new dog.