How do I convince my mom to get another dog?
It took FOREVER to convince my mom to get new pets. i think the arguments you make here are valid. she did promise to get you a dog, she should stick to that promise. but don't try to guilt her too much, it will just annoy her. you have to make reasonable arguments, and never get upset or whiny, or else it will reinforce in her mind you cannot handle a dog. dogs are VERY expensive with vet bills, but ask about you doing extra chores (like walking the dog, bathing it etc) to help pay for this. do good research about what this dog will take and present it to your mother one day, show the work you've put into this. it will be harder for her to dismiss you. (this is how i got my dog) Look into a rescue agency, this is how we got my third pet. We found an adoption group who does great work in our town and once my mom knew she was really helping, she finally agreed. a lot of pets are abandoned after the holidays. or given up for adoption. (they are gotten as gifts then families decide they don't want them). Maybe you can get one of these dogs? i know you want a puppy, but maybe offer to find a slightly older dog? one who won't be as crazy as a puppy. (my dog was almost a year, she was still a handful but not a 24/7 attention hog). and make sure if you get this second dog, charlie gets as much or more attention than before. it sounds like an easy thing to do, but everyone will want to see the new puppy, and charlie will be an after thought.
How do I convince my parents to get me a puppy?
First, how old are you? They could be skeptical you are responsible enough for such a large task.I just got my first puppy, all mine to feed and clean up after and play with. And let me tell you it is HARD.She sleeps with me, so twice a night she wakes me up to go potty. I prefer this over cleaning it out of a crate. So I sleep very poorly. Then she I wakes me up at 7 am for breakfast. There is no sleeping in. She will whine until fed. But in her defense she's just gone like 13 hrs since her last feeding (dinner).Once she is fed I must wait for her to poop before play or snuggles. Sometimes it takes 10 mins, sometimes an hr. now we got lucky to have a pup that will play with her toys at the foot of the bed if I want to nap after breakfast. You probably won't be so lucky.i don't get a lunch break at work because I spend it coming home to feed her and make sure she goes potty.When I come home from work she is fed dinner, potty, play before she finally naps around 7pm.She needs to be dewormed every 2 weeks. Vaccinations every 3 weeks til she's finished. She will need a rabies shot at 12 weeks.i must socialize her. Train her. Take her on walks.Now consider this before discussing with your parents:-who will pay the vet bill?-microchipping and neutering is important as well.-what if there's an emergency, who will pay that expense?-who will purchase the crate, toys, leashes, puppy pads, etc.-if you work or attend school, is anyone else willing to spend time with her in case you cannot for a few Hrs?you shouldnt leave a puppy in a crate for 8 hrs, that's just wrong and detrimental to their wellbeing.-do you have a fenced in yard?-electric fences are helpful, when they're older.Puppies are expensive and very time consuming.I would suggest getting a short lived pet, such as a hamster to prove you're responsible enough first.or if you can make a plan, address any issues, write them down and sit your parents down to make a proposal.This is my sweet Bella. She loves leaves, naps, and belly rubs.Good luck!
How to convince my mom to keep a puppy?
My mom found a puppy in our driveway and is keen to get rid of him by tomorrow. He is going to the vet tomorrow to see if he's microchipped and if not, she wants to send him to her boyfriends sisters place. I really love this pup and would love to keep him if he doesn't have a home. Problem is, my mom thinks I won't keep care of him. I'm extremely responsible, and I know I will. I'd wake up early to walk him and have him use the bathroom and feed him, and do it all again when I get home from school. My mom is also worried that she would have to potty train him, but I would do ehat i can while I'm home to potty train him. Mom doesn't want her carpets ruined from pee and poo either. Any tips that can convince my mom that the carpets won't get ruined amd that we should keep the puppy (if he isn't chipped and no one claims him?) Thanks everyone!
How can I convince my mom to get me a puppy when she's worried she'll have to get puppies for my two older brothers (21 and 18 years of age) as well and she can't afford three puppies? What do I do?
She isn’t going to get you a puppy and she wouldn’t even if you didnt have brothers. She knows that if she gets a puppy for you, she will have to pay a couple thousand dollars off the bat for the purchase, surgery to make it sterile, vaccination series, dewormings, heartworm tests and medication, flea and tick medication, a crate, leash and collar, county tags, a microchip, and pet health insurance. All those costs continue every year for 15 to 20 years, long after you have left for school, leaving the dog behind for her to take care of. In addition to the major costs, the puppy will have to be walked outside every HOUR during the day and twice at night to train it to empty its bladder and bowel for the first few months then 3 times daily after that, rain or snow or hail. The dog will have to be exercised with a long walk at least an hour per day, and needs to be paid attention to very frequently in order to not be lonely and behave well with people. You will be interested in taking care of the puppy only sometimes, you cannot take care of it at night while you are sleeping or during the day when you are at school or when you are at sports, a friends house, a party, or any other activity that isn’t at home. Getting a puppy is a lot of work and takes a lot of money. Your mom is smart to refuse to get one because she already has to deal with at least 3 children. Sorry, buddy, but Mom is right. Ask for a hamster.
How should I convince my parents to let me get a puppy?
I live with my parents, and am looking into getting another dog. My mom and dad are both totally fine with the idea of another dog, but they don't want a puppy. My mom says it's too much work and I won't be able to handle it, and my dad says a puppy would confuse our other dog (Who is very old and partly blind). I've tried everything! I've proven that I can handle another dog and promised to take care of it, but they still don't want a puppy. What should I do? Edit: I am thinking about writing a persuasive essay/ making a persuasive power point presentation, would that be a good idea?
How do I convince my mom to keep a pet dog?
Find out the reason for her disapproval. If it is only about taking up responsibility of an animal, then you may convince her with reasons to how you will take care of the issues such as potty training, regular hygiene, family vacations etc. If she does not share your affection for pets, then you must think it through. What happened with us was that me and my brother brought a puppy without my parent's approval. For a few months, I used to wake up once in a while every night to make sure I cleaned up his poop before dad could crib about us not taking care of it. Potty training takes time. But soon we realised hygiene wasn't really what bothered dad. He was very fond of our dog too. He had kept his share of pets when he was young and watching them grow old and die had depressed him so much that he didn't want to go through it again. Mom on the other hand did not like the responsibility, the hair shedding, and the general mess that a big dog can make in the house. And she's not affectionate enough of pets to ignore these issues or deal with them without cribbing.We grew up and left home only to visit home once in a while and our parents are the ones who have to take care of him. He does not get to play as much as he would like and is not allowed in their bedroom. He is happy and taken care of, but it makes me sad that he had to give up on things he loved.So think through. If your parents are not as enthusiastic about pets then maybe you should consider waiting till you are on your own and ready to take the responsibility.
How do I convince my mom and dad to get a dog?
Convince them that somehow you will actually be the one primarily responsible for taking care of the dog’s daily:You will be the one to feed it.You will the one to clean and bathe it.You will be the one to housetrain it, and clean up after any “waste mistakes” it makes.You will be the one to make sure it does not get sick.You will be the one to walk it and ensure it gets exercise.You will be the one to train it not to bite friends, family, and strangers.You will be the one to train it not to make too much noise when alone (barking, yelping, howling).You will be the one who takes care of it when your parents are away, or when you go away (vacation, class trips, etc.)If you’re still in school, it’s likely you can’t bring the dog everyday with you to class - so either your mom or dad will likely be taking care of it while you are not there. There is also the matter of paying for veterinarian bills and costs - which will likely fall on your mom and dad to pay unless you can convince them you are willing to take on some kind of job to pay for that as well.If your mom and dad live in an apartment that does not allow pets, or where owning a pet would increase the monthly rent and possibly make noise that could get you all removed the apartment, you should respect that situation and simply wait until you are old enough to have your own place and afford your own dog.Hope this helped.
How can I convince my mom to get a shelter dog?
Several questions… then my personal reason why I wouldn’t get a shelter dog…Does your mother want a dog? Does your mother want an adult dog? Does she want a ‘shelter’ dog? Is she physically able to manage a dog with issues.Keep in mind that shelter dogs are in shelters for a reason. IS SHE able to deal with training and/or the problems that may come with adopting a shelter dog?I’ve had 2 rescues.. both had major issues that I was physically able to manage because I was young and agile… but would not have been if I’d been older and maybe physically challenged.I lost my old dog this past summer and I’m thinking and planning to get another dog and I’ll be 69 in a few weeks.. I would never get a shelter dog or even a breed rescue dog which are almost always temperament tested. I am getting a puppy that has no issues.. and is trainable the way I want.So why not ask WHY she doesn’t want unknown problems that can come with shelter dogs. Know her limitations… she is the one who has to take care of, feed, take to the vet, and ultimately LIVE with the dog. Please give your mother some respect for knowing what she can handle and live with.Dogs are not disposable… and Mom has to be able to trust and love a dog that she chooses… and it may include a rescue… but she should make that decision herself.
How can i convince my mom to get another dog after ours just died?
People grieve in different ways. One of my dogs died around June, too. I haven't gotten another one, yet. A friend of mine lost her dog and she immediently went out and got another the next day. I thought it was quite sad, because she never gave herself time to grieve the other dog. I understand your mom. She may be like me. I felt overwhelmed, sad, and I felt like getting another dog too soon would somehow deminish the significance of the previous dog. Please stop asking her - at least for now. It hurts me to think of the dog we have lost. I'm not saying that you don't want one for good reasons, but please understand that she may be grieving in a different way. If you can find a nice shelter near you that your mom and dad would be ok with you going to, maybe you could volunteer there? I suggest a no kill shelter since you're tramatized over the recent death of your dog. That has helped me in my grieving process before.
How can I convince my mom I need a service dog?
First off, from the outside I don't look like I have a disability at all (not in a wheel chair or blind or anything like that, not that I have anything against people with physical disabilities, my disability is just a psychiatric disability, not a physical one). However, I do get mild to large (not severe, but close to it) panic attacks when I am in a large crowd, and I also get clinically depressed some days, some days are much worse than others. But for about 75% of the time, I am completely happy, and am not having a panic attack. Its just during those times that I feel I need a service dog to ground me, and remind myself that everything is fine. I have a yellow labrador currently, and he acts just like a service dog. Is the calmest thing in the world, hardly pulls on the leash, and is just as calm walking through a crowd of people as any service dog I have seen. I tried telling my mom once that I wanted to train my dog as a service dog, and she laughed at me, saying i didn't need a service dog. Maybe on the grand scheme of things I don't, but I feel that having him with me would really help me in the situations I have described. I am used to being in school, so I don't really need him then (would just leave him at home like usual) but after school, with possibly new situations, and large crowds of people I'm not used to, I get a little nervous (which may or may not develop into a panic attack). I have a psychiatrist that I go to every other week, and I'm unsure how to ask her what she thinks of me training my dog to be an actual service dog. I'm afraid that she will tell my mom, and the conversation will be over. My mom loves me very much (not trying to say she is a horrible person) but she just doesn't believe what I am trying to tell her. Please help...