Need help convincing mom sayin yes to a new puppy!!?

Question

I really want a puppy.but my mom says i have to
show that i am responsible enough.how do i show
that i am? If she does say yes i'll have to get something shorthaired,trained,and she is willing to pay $80 per week.

Answer 1

If my daughter asked me for a puppy, this is what I personally would look for, to see if she was responsible. And I am sure the question about her getting a new puppy will be coming soon! lol

Check out books about dogs, training, grooming, health issues.

Keep up with chores, and then some, (helping out a little more is always a delight to us mothers)

Volunteer at the local shelter/humane society/adoption center. You don't have to do it every day, but a few hours a week, will not only teach you what having a dog is really about, it also shows that you are willing to go to the end of this world for your new dog. (not to mention, the dogs and cats there, would really appreciate a new Friend)

Decide on what type of dog you want, and check the local shelters FIRST, nothing say responsibility more than saving a life, especially one who needs it most, and trust me, those dogs at the shelters need it more than any other. (sorry I am somewhat biased about adopting shelter pets)

If my daughter would accomplish these, how on earth could I say no? lol

Good luck, and I hope I helped!

Answer 2

Prove to her that you are responsible enough to care for your puppy by doing lots of chores on a regular basis around the house.

Make your bed every morning and pick up after yourself.
Don't leave your shoes or books or anything else just sitting in the living room.

Become very tidy and neat.
Do the dishes every night for awhile.
Sweep the kitchen if the floor is dirty.
Take out the garbage when it's full.
Don't leave crumbs on the kitchen counter.
Offer to help fold laundry and put it away.

Do these kind of things and she'll think she has the best daughter ever. You will show her you have grown up and can handle feeding and bathing a puppy/dog without complaining. They need fresh water every day.

She'll need to see that you will take care of your puppy every day. It's a responsibility just like any other chore.

Good Luck and I hope you get your puppy soon!

Answer 3

omgosh you are like in the exact same position i was i desperately wanted a dog i would have done anything to get a dog of my own! Well good news is i got one so maybe things will work out for you. What i had to do was figure out what the issues were why i couldn't get one and i worked from there. Responsibility was one of them but you just have to show her you are, do chores get along with siblings, even offer to pay for your dog if you have to that's what i did. You could even do research on the dog you want, make a schedule of what days you are going to be cleaning the back yard of the dog poop and just show her how serious you really are about this, if you are that shouldn't be hard. be good, it may take some time but be PaTiEnT! Good luck I really hope it works out for you.

Answer 4

%%%First of all check out three books from the library about dogs and dog training. When talking with your mom, just bring up casually something that you just learned from the books.

%%%Ask her if you can volunteer at your local shelter to help dogs, and learn more. (most shelters have a petting room, or a dog walking program, and need volunteers to just give animals attention)

%%%Study the books about choosing the right breed for your family, and comment on this often to her.

%%%Ask if you can give a dog from the shelter foster care for a week to see how a dogs fits in your family

%%%Do ALL chores as soon as asked

%%% Keep your room clean, and show that you are growing up and accepting responsibility.
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It is Mom's furniture and flooring that will be ruined..and her table legs that will be chewed..
It will never work if she doesn't want the dog in the first place...

If you can do all of the above, and let your mom know how much you understand all of the problems that come with a dog, she may be willing to consent.

You will likely find the perfect dog for you at this site>> http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi
Just put in your own zip code to find the dog awaiting you in your own area..If you click on each dog's name, you will learn whether it is trained, and more about it..You can choose any breed just by typing it in the blank.

Answer 5

Make a proposal for her to see: the time you are willing to spend to care for the dog, including eat, bath, walk... And most important of all, the dog will not affect your studies, and carry them out!

I would suggest a Jack Russell Terrier:

The Jack Russell Terrier is a perky, merry, devoted, and loving dog. Spirited and obedient, yet absolutely fearless. Careful and amusing, he enjoys games and playing with toys. Friendly and generally kind to children who have been taught not to tease or strike the dog.

Height: 10-12 inches (25-31 cm)
Weight: 14-18 pounds (6-8 kg)

Answer 6

What will you do when it is not a puppy? In a few months it will be a dog. Will you walk the dog every day? Will you clean up after your dog? I don't think that mom wants to do this, so you will have to take the responsibility

Answer 7

$80/wk??? You usually pay for a dog all at once! lol! well Do more chores when she asks (its even better if you do it before she asks!) Help her out with stuff you normally dont! Bring your grades up, keep cell phone bills and stuff down. go to bed on time, watch less T.V., get a small job and help her out with the bills!

Answer 8

work REALLY hard on your chores, keep your room REALLY clean, and put up pictures on your wall of any type of puppy you want. and go on walks, to show that you would take the puppy too. and set up a place for the puppy, and a name. maybe. and vacuum, like you'd vacuum up hair. and ask your mom what responsibility she wants from you.

Answer 9

Do everything that you are supposed to do without having to be asked (ex: chores, homework). Tell her that you will have full responsibility of the puppy and do everything for it (feed, clean, take for walks) and if she lets you then prove to her by doing so.

Answer 10

Take immediate attention to all requests your Mom makes from this time on. Also, take initiative to show her. Start taking out the trash, cleaning your room, washing the dishes, etc.