How can i convince my mom to get a dog for me?

Question

No matter how hard i try to convince my mom to get a dog for me, she tells me to go away and shut up. I need a way to get a dog before i'm 18.

Answer 1

maybe you could get one yourself if your old enough, you know like save up for one?
You need someone to play catch with, don't you?Talk to your parents. Be honest about your intentions. Let them know that you are definitely old enough to handle the responsibility of owning a pet. Be ready to demonstrate that by volunteering to be tested. Have your parents give you something to take care of for a set amount of time. It can be an egg with a mark on it (don't let it break!) a sack of flour, a plant, a virtual pet or even a friend's pet. Doing well on this test run may help show your parents that you're responsible and serious about wanting a dog.

Research breeds and mixes. Show your parents why the breed or rescue dog that you picked is a good pet for your household and living situation. Also research costs and availability. Try to choose a breed that can be purchased or adopted near your home.
List the benefits of having a dog:


The dog will help you to be responsible.
The dog can become a companion for the whole family.
Walking a dog can help you get more exercise.
Dogs can sometimes be trained to perform useful tasks, such as warning you of intruders or fetching objects.
Offer to help with the extra housecleaning and vacuuming. Dogs can be messy, especially before they're housebroken. Most dogs will shed. Since it is you who wants a dog, you should make the extra effort. You should explain to your parents that you are willing to do this before the dog gets there to prove your sincerity.
Learn how to house-train a dog so that it will not poop in the house. Books on the subject can be found and borrowed free from your local library.
Take a friend or relative's dog for a weekend as a "test run" to show your parents that you are ready for the responsibility.
Offer to help pay for the dog food by doing extra chores or contributing some of your pocket money.
Give them time to think about it. Pestering them will only undo your earlier work showing them that you are mature and responsible.
If your parents eventually let you have a dog, follow through on your promises. You can even sign a contract with them before you get your dog listing your new responsibilities.



Tips
If your parents, after all you have done to convince them that you are responsible enough to have a dog and really take care of it, still decide that they don't want to or cannot have a dog, here are some more things you can do:
You can find out where the animal shelters are in your neighborhood and go volunteer there to help take care of some homeless dogs.
You can find out if there are elderly neighbors who have dogs and cannot walk them regularly. You could volunteer to walk their dogs for them.
Dogs, especially puppies, need a lot of things to chew on while they are developing their teeth. You can also find suggestions on how to keep your dog from chewing your shoes and clothes. You must be prepared to get them appropriate toys to chew.
Dogs need regular exercise. You will have to sacrifice some of your personal time with friends or hobbies to walk your dog. It may help to convince your parents that you are willing to do this if you tell them you are going to go for a walk daily prior to getting the dog. You will have to do this regularly once the dog gets there, and more than once a day.
Dogs cannot be left behind while the family goes on vacation. If you leave for a family vacation, you must either find a friend to take care of your dog while you are gone or take the dog to a kennel. You should find a friend whose parents are willing to do this, or you should find a kennel. Find out how much it costs to board your dog and prepare to save up some money so you can be responsible for your dog's care.
Offer to pay for the dog yourself. This will show that you want one enough to spend your own money on it, and that you won't think of it as just another toy to play with until you get bored.
Learn as much as you can about dogs, not just about basic care. Read books about breeds, dog-related sports, common diseases, cute tricks, nutrition, etc. This will show that you are willing go the extra mile for your future dog.



Warnings
If someone in your family is allergic to dogs, you must put their health first.

Answer 2

Why do you NEED a dog before you are 18?

Ask yourself some questions and answer them honestly.

Who is going to care for this dog? You say you will, but you have friends to go run with and other teen things to do. Mom will be home with Fido. Hopefully you will be going off to college. Then who keeps Fido? MOM! You can't have a dog in most dorms. Even if Reece Witherspoon did in her movie. I can see your mom's point if she is not a big dog lover. It is a great deal of responsibility. If you are willing to shoulder that, then show her by your actions. Help her around the house, without being asked. That would go a long way with me. Good luck.

Answer 3

Better to have just 1 dog especially a large breed. Easier to control. If you dont want the Rottweiler than tell your mom to just get 1 German Shepherd, You dont realize both breeds are huge, and will be very hard to control even if they are trained properly, also even if you raise them a puppies they may not get along well later on. See how you do with 1 first before you decide on 2.

Answer 4

I need more details to make an accurate suggestion but I would just say...

Take a friend (adult) and adopt from a shelter. You don't need your mom to GET a pet but if you live in her house you shouldn't go filling it up with unwanted guests. Plus, do you have enough money to take it to the vet regularly? for food every month and for treats and toys and such?

I'm not trying to put a damoer on this, just want you to know the reality of a pet.

30$ a month for food, one pet.
135$ a year in one vet visit and up to date shots. (this doesnt include the spay/neuter fee)
I also bought the most economical accessories and still spent a good 40$. (this was a food bowl/water bowl, leash, collar, and bed for a designated You space for the dog.

Beyond that I did optional services like a microchip, and a fancy Tag with his name on it.

I'm sorry if this isn't a very placating answer but it's what I have.

Answer 5

how old are you? can your mom really depend on you to get up and feed the dog and take it for walks in the morning and the evening and feed it in the evening? And who is going to be able to pay for vet bills? first the shots are expensive then if the dog gets sick or hurt vets are very expensive. Maybe your mom can't afford this addition to her household expenses right now. Maybe trust your mom and she will let you have a dog when she can help you take care of it. Or when you are old enough to get a job and pay the vet bills and buy dog food and things like that.

Answer 6

Get a side job, research the breed, find a breeder, save up some money at least half. Then give her a full report on the dogs characteristics, origin, size, weight, everything. She may find it impressive you went through all of that and did your research and she is more likely to be convinced you'll take care of it and that you know what your getting into.

Answer 7

Well what do you have in your favor? Are you an A average student? Are you left home alone without a babysitter? Are you able/allowed to cook your own dinner if grown up isn't home? Do you do all of your chores and step in and help do chores that someone else may not be able to get to because of work or errands for the family?

Answer 8

you need to go your mom that you are responsible enough to handle a dog.
also, try looking online or in the newspapers for puppies that are for sale, that way she'll see the effort that you've put into it. talk about arrangements for walking and where the dog will stay in the house. good luck!

Answer 9

just show her some movies that shows dogs in action like helping kids, blinds etc. read to her some animal welfare articles . on ther hand what is your general behaviour towards animals .

Answer 10

it took me a long time to get a dog and what i did is act real sad and if that doesn't work nag her until she gets you a dog