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 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 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 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...
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 do i convince my parents to get me a 3rd dog?
Honestly, the best way to convince your parents is to not say anything at all. Parents HATE to be nagged! Try to keep up your grades, keep your room clean, and help out around the house. But don't kiss up, it's obnoxious. But you really need to try and see things from your parents point of view. Your last puppy didn't work out, that's discouraging and dissapointing. So why would they do that all over again? Puppies do cost money, not only the upfront payment but vet bills, food, and flea,tick and worm preventative. Not to mention bathroom breaks at 4:30 in the morning anf the whining and crying. As tempting as puppies are, believe me they are tempting to have, your parents might be more willing to get an older dog. That's right, adoption! There are over 2 million great dogs waiting on homes. And you don't have to go get a mutt from a shelter (although shelter dogs do make the best dogs. Many of them are put down every day!) If your looking for a specific breed you can search for breed specific dog rescues in your area. For example, my mom is the intake coordinater for a golden retriever rescue. You should at least look into it. Many of the dogs are grown, already house trained, evaluated, and have had those pricey puppy shots, and they are spayed/ neautered. If you do end up with a puppy please avoid backyard breeders and puppy mills. Find a reputable breeder and always spay/neauter your dog. Best of luck!!
How to convince my parents to get a 3rd dog?
I have 2 dogs and they’re totally spoiled.. We love in a rural area, my mom works from home and they get usually 3-4 LONG walks a day. They sleep on our beds, go everywhere with us, etc. I visited our local shelter a couple weeks ago and fell in love with a dog there. He is a Boxer/Lab mix and is adorable. He was surrendered to the shelter with a few reported behavior problems—chases cats(not to harm just to play), chases kids on bikes & is not trained at all. I fell in love with this dog and begged my parents to let me adopt him. We go to the shelter to walk him everyday, and know him well. This dog is SO trainable. Smart breed, smart dog, he just needs a loving owner to help him. My parents say no way we are getting a 3rd dog because 3 dogs is too much responsibility and he chases cats and we have cats. I have come up w solutions for all of the possible senarios—I will take the pressure off of them&walk the dog, and I’ve said I will train him not to chase the cats. I’ve researched on how to do that and I feel I can help this dog and make his life better. He’s a huge dog locked in this small kennel who gets barely any exercise, who has gotten adopted and returned to the shelter THREE TIMES just because he’s not trained. He’s the kind of dog that will bounce around a lot because he has zero training. I want to help him and be his forever home.
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.
How do I convince my parents to let me adopt a dog if my mom has allergies?
I am allergic to cats, dogs and mice among other things that are not relevant to this question. Long before we found out that I am allergic to the typical pets I grew to love cats and dogs alike. Growing up we had pets. I learned I was allergic to cats when I was in college when I had a reaction to my cat. Did I get rid of her? No I did not. I had her until she had to be put to sleep. Did I get another cat eventually? Yes I did. My husband and I even got another cat to keep the kitty I had when we met from being lonely when we were not home. We found out I was allergic to dogs and mice just after we had our youngest. My husband and I had already put down a deposit for our dog. Did we still get our dog? Yes we did.You see, my husband and I have two children. Both of us were raised with pets and believe that pets are beneficial for children to have. They can teach responsibility and can offer comfort and companionship as kids grow. I couldn’t imagine not giving my kids the experience of having a pet.Do I suffer? I would be lying if I said I don’t. But, I take Zyrtec every day and it helps.Is it worth it? Yes, it is. Because my children love their pets and even at 2 and 4 they help feed them.So, to get to the point, what can you say to your mom to convince her to let you have a dog?Assuming you are old enough to take on the majority of responsibilitiy of the dog I recommend first looking into what dog ownership really entails. There is training, feeding, bathing, picking up dog poop, vet visits and so on. I would talk to your mom and let her know you intend to take care of the dog and perhaps outline what you would need help with (vet visits).I noticed in other answers that people mentioned “hypoallergenic” breeds. The honest truth of the matter is that consistently bathing (like weekly) and brushing ANY breed of dog (or even a cat) helps with maintaining allergens. Also, if you have carpeting in your home I would recommend offering your mom to take over vacuuming if she agrees to let you get a dog and doing so at least once a week to keep allergens out of the carpet and agree not to allow the dog on the furniture.Good luck and remember that if she says no you can always get a dog when you get your own home. That being said, with your mom being allergic, at that point I would still plan on following a regimen to keep your pet consistently bathed, brushed, off the furniture and carpets vaccumed so she feels comfortable in your home.