He is a bloodhound named hank and he is the best thing ever. he likes to cuddle up an just lay around with you while you watch tv. he was bad when he was a puppy but now is ok and dad says if he dies we will not have another dog or any pet. How can I change his mind.
2007-01-11 15:11:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is not a question of fairness. If your father doesn't want to get another dog, why should he? You could try to change his mind by persuasion.
How to change a parent's mind (if you are a kid which I assume you are)
1. start by cleaning your room really well.
2. sit down and make a list of all the things you do that piss your dad off, and another list of things that you can do that please him, like extra chores or whatever.
3. stop doing everything in list a and do as much as possible off list b, every day, all the time keeping your room neat. Keep this up for at least a month. It takes about a month before adults will actually notice a change and think of it as real.
4. Once your new 'good kid'ness is firmly established, and the longer you can spend on this phase the better, try asking again. You can add force to this by never asking for anything normally. Do you see how this works?
When you do ask, plan it out beforehand. Try to think of all the reasons your Dad might not want to get another and have an answer for each of them. EG he might love Hank so much he will be heartbroken. It could be the expense, and so on.
Good luck - anyway perhaps Hank won't die until you are old enough to get your own dog.
2007-01-11 15:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by TC 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not nearly enough info here to give a good answer. Dogs are a 10-15 year commitment. Does dad intend to have a home with a big yard in 15 years, or will he be in a retirement home or motorhoming around the country? Sounds like your hound is aging. Could be your dad has realized how hard it will be when the hound dies. My own dad has fed a few strays for extended periods, but he has not owned a dog for about 30 years. Our very beloved family dog died suddenly and unexpectedly about 30 years ago and my dad took his death hard -- he was a great dog. My dad won't talk about the pain that caused him, but he says he has already had the best dog in the world and doesn't want anything less.
Not getting a dog when you don't want one is the fairest thing in the world -- the most unfair is getting one when you don't really want one, which is what keeps animal shelters operating. If you are young enough to still live with your dad, you are at least old enough to be gone by the time dad would be done with his obligation to a new dog -- so his vote is more important than yours for a whole lot of reasons. Would be unfair for you to try to make him get a new dog he was less than enthusiastic about getting. Sorry if you don't like the answer I just gave you, but its the best and most complete I can give.
Good luck.
2007-01-12 02:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Poetic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may not be able to change his mind im sorry to say. Some people after losing a loved one just arent prepared to go through with all that pain again. Others just dont want to have to put up with a puppy all over again. Maybe, when the time is right you could suggest adopting a dog that is already trained and stuff all you have to do is bring them home and love them!! Talk to your dad and ask him why he has said no to anymore pets. There must be a reason behind it. You also need to show that you too are ready to take on the responsibility of a new pet. Show him how well you will look after it and stuff, dont leave it all up to him to do.
Good Luck and i really hope that your doggy stays strong and healthy for a long time...
2007-01-11 23:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by loki_middy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too am a mean and unfair parent, as the animals we now have (2 cats and a dog) may live out their days with us and there shall be no more after.
Who takes care of Hank? Bet it's not you, honey. There's more to taking care of pets than they're so cute and cuddly wuddly.
Even if you do take care of him; maybe your Dad doesn't want to raise another puppy. Puppies are babies, and require a lot of care, attention, and supervision.
Dogs generally live to at least ten and sometimes longer depending on the breed. So unless Hank's really old or sick or something, by the time he's old enough to worry about his demise, you'll be almost old enough to get your own dog.
Now here's what's unfair. I had a hedgehog, Daughter wanted this Guinea Pig. We lived with my Dad at the time. Grandpa's rule was if we wanted another pet, an existing pet had to go. So I gave my Hedgie to my bro.
Well, Daughter kept leaving her Pig unsupervised, and he was always falling and getting hurt, so Pig was returned to the former owner.
I took care of my animal, yet my Hedgie is still gone.
There's some unfair for ya.
2007-01-11 23:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
l am not sure that should be your concern right now. you have a dog and he is now a nice dog so why think about the day he will die. and may be your dad love the dog and the heart ache of losing him will be to much to handle getting a new dog so soon. it takes a while to heal from losing a loving pet. and may be your dad thinks there is no other dog that could take his place and it would not be but later there may come a time to get another pet and it can make a new place in your dad's heart. there are alot to think about. one is how your dad will act over losing the pet you have now. so just don't mention another dog as long as you have your pet there with you now. love him for as long as God lets you have him.
2007-01-11 23:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by Star-Dust 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have decided to not have another dog since mine died. That is because the last one was so wonderful and I know no other dog will be the same. It just wouldn't measure up to the last in the ways that I liked about the last. The traits I loved so much, I have never seen another dog show, so...I don't think it would be fair to a new one.
2007-01-12 02:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by Love to know the love of Aaron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the reason because your dad is the one who got stuck walking the dog most of the time? If so, the only way to change his mind is to step up and take more responsibility for the dog. Anyhow, are you anticipating your dog dying in the near future? If not then it's unnecessary to worry about this until the time comes.
2007-01-11 23:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by sherockstn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dog is a lot of work. Dogs also tend to be around for 10 to 15 years. Your dad probably isn't into the amount of work it takes to watch another dog. More than likely it is your parents who are going to have to take care of that dog if you take off for the military or college. It is their house and their choice. Don't worry, once you are out on your own, you can decide yourself if you want to get a dog. Believe me, it is a lot of fun raising one from a pup.
2007-01-11 23:19:54 · answer #8 · answered by Just another 2D character online 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is there something wrong with your dog? try to just enjoy the dog you have now and don't worry about the next one. if you want to help change your dad's mind though, make sure you are very responsible with hank. take him for walks. pick up after his poo. feed and water him. help remind your parents when it's time for him to go to the vet and just be a good pet owner. it will be harder for your dad to say no if you helped take really great care of hank and acted very responsible with him.
2007-01-11 23:15:42 · answer #9 · answered by cagney 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is sooo unfair! But when he dies if u dont want to get another 1 then dont! If u want 1 after ur dog dies then talk to ur dad and tell him how u feel!
2007-01-11 23:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋