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 can I convince my mom to let me get another dog? We already have a dog and I see no reason why we can’t get another!
Hahaha are you young?Do you have a job to buy said dog, feed it, take it to the vet, vaccinations, neutering, toys, leash, collar, tags, treats, training? It’s pretty expensive.Do you have room for said dog? Do you have a big back yard for two dogs to run and play in? Can you be home every like 4 hours to walk both dogs every single day? Is your house even big enough? Is your landlord okay with that if your house is rented?Is the first dog dog-agressive? Would the new dog be dog-agressive? How well are both dogs socialized? Would either dog be food agressive? You can end up with a dead dog, to two if you said yes to any of those.
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 to convince my mom to get me another dog?
I'm 17 years old and I love animals, I study them at school, and I want to work with them when I get older, It took me 7 years to convince my parents to get me the dog I have now and she's great, I look after her and my parents know I'm responsible, but my dog is getting old and I think it's a great time to get another dog so I have someone to go through the grieving stage with me, You know? Someone who I can play with when my dog passes away, I also want another dog because I sometimes walk my dog with my friend and her dog and my dog(midnight) loves playing with them, I think she gets lonely at home, I won't give up on a dog and I'll love them both the same. I found a dog who is 4 years old, house trained, shes from a rescue centre, she fits out family life perfectly and I have the money to pay for her and food and toys and also her injections for the vets, Yet my mom says no, her reasons is "I don't want any more pets" How can I get her to see that this will be benefiting my current dog, me and the new dog and that she wont have to do anything? thanks.
How can I convince my mom, who has OCD and doesn’t like dogs, to get one?
I don’t think it would be a good thing to do. If your mom doesn’t like dogs then she may not treat it well. Do you live with your mom? It it her house? If so, then she makes the rules. It might not be a good situation for the dog. What you might do is to get her to go with you as a volunteer at a shelter or rescue organization and perhaps get to know some dogs first. But before that, find out WHY she doesn’t like dogs. Did she have a bad experience with a dog growing up? Maybe, and that’s a BIG maybe, if she’s around some at a rescue she might change her mind and be more tolerant or there just might be one that will ‘steal her heart’. But to just get a dog and bring it home when you know she doesn’t want one would not be good for the dog, for you or for her.
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 to Convince your parents to get another dog?
Your parents probably miss the dog as much as you do. I think three months is enough time to wait before getting another dog but your parents have made a valid point in that all the work of the new dog will fall on them with you in school. This may be too much on your mom right now. A new dog needs to be a family decision. Give your mom some space and discuss getting a new dog with her again in about a month or two. Don't even mention getting another dog for the next 4-8 weeks. Then maybe make a list as to the benefits of having a dog. Do something really nice for your mom and hand her the list along with a giant hug. Then see what happens.
What is a way to convince your parents to get another dog?
First understand dogs are expensive to raise and keep. If money is tight in your household then a dog may not be a luxury they can afford. If not, then we can part ways with this argument.Next, understand the time needed to care for a dog. They are extremely dependent and a poor choice of pet for a youth if the parents don’t want to be involved. Are you ready and willing to take the dog for his walks, rain, snow, or shine, plus play time, plus housebreaking and training time, plus conditioning time, plus grooming time? Think carefully how this will affect your social life now and in the future; a dog will live twelve years at least and you have a lot of life changes ahead of you, including a social life that will only expand. Do extensive research about dog ownership. Buy a book on dog ownership, read it. Be honest with yourself and don’t let passion make your choice.Now sit with your parents and show them how you have covered all the bases. Wow them with your knowledge of what to expect and how you have already planned to deal with the trials and obsticals of dog ownership.Honestly, your parents need to want a dog as well because they will inevitably be a part of caring for it.
How can I convince my mom to let us keep our foster dog?
You are lucky to have a Mom who takes in foster dogs. She must be kind and big-hearted.You can't make sure she will let you keep the foster dog. Having a dog is a big responsibility for many years, involving daily feeding and care as well as exercise and grooming. It is expensive to provide vaccinations, heartworm medication, flea and tick treatment, and vet bills when the dog gets sick. Your Mom may have decided that she doesn't have the time and money for another dog. Your best chance to change her mind is to come up with a good plan where you will do all of the daily work involved and, depending on your age and whether you have a job, maybe contribute money for the dog's care. But if you agree to do these things you need to follow through and actually do them. If you already have a history with your Mom of keeping your promises and being responsible, she might let you keep this dog.You should also consider whether or not your home is the best place for this particular foster dog. Do you have the space and time to give the dog his very best life? If not, maybe another home will be better for him.