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Hey i have a few things..
1. How can i tell my parents that i am old enough to get a mofo 2nd hole in my ear?
2. How do i tell them im old enough for a dog?
Thanx
♥ Michelle
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The key to getting your parents to understand that your old enough, and responsible enough for another piercing is to teach yourself about that piercing.
Research how it would be done, whether with a gun (which I don't agree with) or a needle (which I believe is the best way). Research the amount of time it would take to heal, how you would take care of while it's healing, and what to do if it gets infected.
Most of all you need to research where you are going to get it done. Find a good, reliable, CLEAN, and very professional person to pierce it. Even if your going to just go to some store in the mall, you should still research that store. Ask people who have had piercings there in the past about their experiences.
This is a great website to read: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Go to google or any search engine and search for something like "piercing health" and find whatever you can find to teach yourself about piercings. You should find a website that is a ".edu" or ".net" or ".gov" or anything besides a .com website. They are more reliable sources, since a website ending in .com doesn't necessarily need to have credability to it.
Make sure they know that you aren't doing it to be like your friends, and your not doing it just to rebel against anything. Make sure they know that you will take care of it, and accept any responsability that comes with it.
As for the dog... well... You first of all need to realize just how much repsonsability a dog is. They need to have constant care, especially when they're younger. Since you are still under your parents care, probably going to high school, and most likely in your mid teens... you are not responsible, and do not have the resouces for a dog.
But, all is not lost. I think that everyone should own an animal, but you need to realize... realistically, that it will not just be you taking care of the dog. I am guessing that your parents will be buying the food, and taking care of the Veterinary bills, and paying for pretty much everything else.
Here's how to convince them whether or not you are responsible enough to help them out with this dog.
RESEARCH EVERYTHING...
First, research the kind of dog you want, and find a reputable breeder, or find a good rescue dog. DO NOT GO TO A PET STORE! Never ever buy from a pet store, they are evil. They do not properly care for the animals, and they over charge people big time. Any animal that you find at a pet store will not be healthy, will most likely be way over-bred, and will not have as healthy and long as a life as a dog that you could find a good breeder.
You can find a good breeder through a Veterinarian, or a Humane Society or an Animal Shelter.
That brings me to my second point. You need to research different Veterinarians before even finding the puppy that you want. If you find out what kind of dog you want, you can call around to different Veterinarians in the area and see who you think would be best qualified for that particular dog. Some Vets are geared more toward large breed dogs, some towards medium breeds, and some toward small breed dogs.
Make sure the Veterinarian that you choose is recognized by the AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) and/or the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association). The AAHA is very important!
so, now you have the dog picked out, and the Veterinarian picked out... Next, comes the realization of the care that it will take to train your puppy. You should start to research different ways to house train dogs. Find out if there are puppy behavior classes in your area. Research different prices. It will be around $100 for a beginning class, and it will be well worth it.
You are going to need to spend time with the puppy constantly. Perhaps if you make up a schedule and put in plenty of time to spend with the puppy, then your parents will see just how responsible you are, and feel that you will be able to take care of a dog.
You will need to set aside dayly grooming time (brushing hair, teeth, etc) you will also need to set aside weekly grooming time (cleaning ears when necessary) and monthly grooming time (nail clippings, etc).
You also need to think of the money aspect. Research just how much money a dog will cost each month. Add up the cost of food, toys, and treats for each month. Then get the cost of Vet bills (vaccinations and neutering/spaying) and the cost of your doggy behavior classes and add that into a yearly cost. Now, after you see how much that will be, then decide whether or not your parents can afford it, and see if you will be able to set aside a certain amount of money each month to add go towards the cost of your dog. perhaps if you can make a deal with your parents (say at least $40 a month?) then they will again see just how much you want a dog.
I have worked at shelters where dogs come and go because people got them when they did not realize the responsability. I do not like to see that, and hate the irresposability of owners who throw away dogs when they become inconvienient.
But I also think that have a dog throughout my childhood was the best thing for me. It taught me responsability and love for another creature.
If you have read all of this, and you are still deciding that you can handle the responsability of a dog, then set forth on this little assingment of research that I've given you, and you might be responsible enough for a dog.
good luck
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