I've had a dog before when i was 6 years old. It was a rotweiller and it was very aggressive and it always made a mess but i still took care of him, I had to give him away cause my uncle needed it for a watch dog (someone kept on breaking into his house) sadly my dog died after 1 year being with my uncle i think he had cancer or something. Anyways now i want a dog again but my mom is so stubborn and won't let me my dad's fine with it and he's saved so much money for me to have a dog but my mom still won't budge. I don't really see the problem our furniture isn't that nice cause of my sister (she messed it up) we don't have money problems, we have a huge backyard and frontyard. Can anyone give me advice on how to make my mom say 'YES' for letting me get a dog.
2007-03-16 08:50:31 · 9 answers · asked by chihuahuas_4ever 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
While you can't "make" her say yes you might be able to convince her. Have you asked why she dose not want a dog? Maybe she feels you will get bored with the dog and she will have to care for it.
Try showing her you are ready for a dog as it is a big responsibility. Do you clean your room and do things around the house like dishes and trash? Do you help care for your little sister? All with out having to be asked? How about volunteering at your local animal shelter? That way mom can see this is not a passing fad but something you really want.
2007-03-16 08:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by debcat76135 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know anyone with a nice, medium sized dog ask if you can have it over for a day or weekend. Do a lot of research on dog breeds. I would recommend a medium sized dog with an even or calm temperment.
Show that you can be responsible in all aspects. Take on chores and clean around the house. That will show you can be consistent and are serious. Find out why your mom opposses getting a dog and see if you can come up with solutions and compromises.
Also, do not get a puppy, adopt an older dog from a shelter. It will need less training and may be spayed/neutered already. Females are less agressive so that might be a good idea.
2007-03-16 09:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by daisybh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make a life long plan for the dog. I'll guess that you are around 13 years old. So, you'll have to show that you are thinking ahead.
What happens in 5 years when you go off to college? A dog may live 15 years and you certainly can't take him with you to a dorm. Finding a pet friendly apartment while on a college budget may be difficult as well.
What happens to the dog while you are at school, right now? A puppy needs to go outside every half hour or so, and that's hard to do when in Professor Flitwick's math class 10 miles away.
How are you going to pay for vet bills? If the dog has a serious emergency, a vet bill can easily reach $2000. Can you afford this now? Will you be able to afford this when you are in college?
What happens when you are in school full time and working, playing sports, studying, or hanging out with friends? Dogs need to be around people. You can't get one and expect it to be happy being at home, alone, 8+ hours at a time.
Back to college, if you take the dog with you, what if he eats your Easter chocolate the week of finals? You'll have to rush him to the emergency vet ($500), possibly have him stay several days ($100+ a day), and then have him come home and be monitored. It's hard to take finals when you are at home making sure that your dog isn't dying.
Where are you looking for information and who are you looking to get this dog from? You need to honestly address what breed of dog is right for you and to find a responsible breeder or rescue group to get it from.
Your name includes Chihuahua, so I'm going to guess that you want a Chi. Chis are incredibly needy and can have very expensive vet bills. They need training, loads of attention ALL day long (not just after school hours), and special care.
In all honesty, children always mean best when they say they will care for a pet. However, in my experience, that lasts about a week, MAYBE a month. The first cold day of winter, and the child doesn't want to take the dog for a walk. The first serious test, and the studying child doesn't want to feed the dog. The first vacation, and the child wants to up & leave, without the pet. The first pile of vomit, the child suddenly has a tummy ache or a back ache.
The key is to be honest with your parents. Tell them that while you hope to take care of the dog, you *will* need their help. Have them make the decision as a family. Make it clear that you understand that this will not be "your" dog. If it isn't going to work, then leave it until you are out of college and can make the decision on your own. There will always be plenty of dogs out there. : )
More links for you to read for research:
http://www.geocities.com/bluegracepwd/wheretobuy.html
http://dogplay.com/GettingDog/index.html
http://www.petfinder.com
http://www.chihuahua-rescue.com/
http://www.akc.org/future_dog_owner/index.cfm?nav_area=future_dog_owners
Good luck to you. : )
2007-03-16 09:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Let her know that you'll be responsible for the dog and all of his needs. Let her know she will have nothing to do with the dog. Hey, try getting a small dog- a Rottweiler is big and does not belong inside the house.
2007-03-16 09:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by Taz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My Mom Was Like that too. my Brother and sister and dad all wanted a dog. So We planned secretly to get a dog and just bring it home. When we brought it home she couldnt do anything. So we got to keep it. I dont kno if u could do that but.....It probably depends on what dog u get. I love all dogs. The Only dog My dad would let us get is an Shih tzu. I think My mom Loves it now. Maybe u need to figure out what kind of dog that u would like and also ur mom.
2007-03-16 09:00:13 · answer #5 · answered by Wonton Soup 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
i think your mom's main concern is that she'll end up taking care of the dog. think back to when you had the rotty. did you take care of it ALL THE TIME?? did your mom have to help you? if you say yes, then you'll have to prove to her that you will no longer need their help in taking care of the dog. show your mom that occassionally that you'll pay for the dog food, dog toys, and vet bill. she will see how mature you've become and will consider getting you a dog.
also do a pro and con list and show it to your mom.
2007-03-16 08:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by hydez2002 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell her you want a small dog they easier to handle and look after and that you will keep it outside so it dont make a mess and and if you get a puppy you will train him to be good dog
2007-03-16 09:04:44 · answer #7 · answered by janelle w 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Look up differnt breeds of dogs online.. get some infortmation on them. tell them you'll take care of it... etc etc.
2007-03-16 08:57:51 · answer #8 · answered by tdude09 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
wait til you get your own place
2007-03-16 09:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋