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ok...so i've been wanting to get this puppy for SOO LONG! i'm fed up with my mom saying no and yelling at me for it. How are some ways i could get my mom to let me get this dog? I know how to take care of it because i take better care of my cousins dog than he does...but my mom doesnt let me do anything. i do everything for her. i take care of my cat, sister, i clean the house. i let her go out on weekends with her boyfriend while i have to stay home and watch my sister. i compromise with her. i do everything for her and she cant even let me get this dog! how could i get her to get it?
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well first of all if you have other pets that might be the reason why she said no. i have 5 pets and thats why i cant get another dog! but you should try the puppy dog face! you shouldnt yell at her or argue, that just makes her mad. you should do everything possible o show her that you r resonsible! then make sure the dog doesnt cost to much! hope i helped, and i hope you get the dog!
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Talk to your mom about it. Do some research into breeds, and find one that would be the least hassle. Try petsitting for a while, so your mom can see you can handle a pet. Or volunteer at a shelter, so that you can spend time with dogs, and again, show your mom that you care and are responsible.
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ok well first of all i dont not recomend a puppy especially if u have a sister to take care of they are work like u dont no. i got a puppy who is now almost 4monthes and i love her to death but its alot of work and money. ive given up my whole summer for her. its also alot of money with toys classes food and whatever. i would recomend a little bit older dog from a shelter thats like 6monthes- 2 years. they would have grown out of the horrible part or the puppy stage (mainly biting which gets real painful) and some are even slightly trained. they will also be alot calmer. Puppies are alot of work and its going to take your whole family to work with it so i think your mom is partialy right but try doing like a dog walking bisnuess first or volunteering at a local animal shelter and make her fall in love with a dog
ok well u said a puppy a puppy is under 1 year old
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Did you tell her what you just told me? You should tell her exactly what you told me and give her other examples too! It should help to just tell your mother to consider this....and you should tell your mom that you will pay for a little bit the the cost! AsH!
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Tell her you take care of her pet for her (sister), so she should let you get one of your own (dog). NO, don't do that. She will get mad I'm sure of it.
I would suggest that you prove you could take care of it, but seems you are already proving that. What are her objections exactly? Maybe she can't budget money for dog food etc. Vet bills are as bad as people bills if it should get sick.
Maybe if you are old enough to get a job babysitting or something and set aside a little money for care and feeding of a dog, she would reconsider. Ask her about that and see what she has to say. :)
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First you need to figure out why your mom is saying no. Is it because of the money? Dogs definately aren't cheap. They need food, treats, toys, vet bills, and possibly training classes.
Or is it because she doesn't think you can take care of it, or that you won't care about it after it grows up and isn't as cute?
Either way, you need to show her that your responsible and will help out as much as possible.
First, what kind of puppy do you want? You need to research the breed. Many breeds have different personality traits that aren't good for certain kinds of people. For example: Rottweilers need an experienced dog owner who will take charge and become what some call "alpha dog" Collies, especially border collies need a lot of space, and plenty of exercise and especially plenty of tricks to keep their mind busy so that they don't go crazy and become destructive. Terriers need owners who will socialize them very well, and make sure they don't become dog or stranger aggressive... etc.
Some dogs look adorable, but are very bad to have with small children around. Two examples are the Pomeranian (five pound devils) or a Shiba Inu (personalities like cat=I do what I want, when I want, and whoever's in my way gets bit)
It's hard to find information sometimes, because a lot of websites I've encountered only seem to give you the glorified personality traits. They give you what these dogs "should" be like for dog competitions, and not what these dogs are usually like in a family setting.
Anyway, NUMBER ONE: research the dog breed/breeds.
NUMBER TWO: research the money issues. After you find out which dog you want, you should find out how much s/he will have to eat when full grown. Find out how much it will cost to feed them. Then see about licensing the dog, getting his shots, buying a couple of toys (or makeing them). See how much money it is and try to find a way to help out. Do you have a job, or get allowence? If so then you can start by offering some of it to go towards buying dog food, or vet bills. Perhaps you could start saving money now to show your mom that you are able to do it.
NUMBER THREE: I know you already help with your cousins dog, and take care of the cat, but, having your own dog is way more work than you still may realize.
First, there's grooming. Dogs depend on us solely to groom them. Even short haired breeds need to be groomed regularly.
Then there's training. Puppies especially, need constant training. You need to take them outside every 2 hours or more to teach them to go to the bathroom outside. You also need to teach them things like sit, come, lay, no, down, etc. Come, or here is a very important thing for a dog to learn so that you can stop the dog from running in front of a car. Dogs need to continue to learn things so that they don't become bored and destructive.
Your also going to need to walk the dog daily.
All of these things take time, energy, and money. Are you really willing to give all of that to take care of the dog.
Your mother is probably worried that you will become bored with the dog and she will be stuck doing all of this. It happens to most dogs that parents get for their children or teens.
But, if you truly think your responsible enough, and have the time and energy for a dog, then reserach all this stuff out, and make your mom realize that your ready.
Perhaps make a list of the things you'll be doing with the dog. Make a daily schedule with things you'll need to do (training time, feeding times, etc) Make a list of the things you'll be paying for, etc...
Good Luck
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i just got a puppy myself. its a lot more work than it seems... even if you've had them before. tell your mom that the only way you're going to get experience with taking care of someone besides yourself is actually GETTING the experience. tell your mom how much you do for her and say that its a great reward for all you do because its something you realy want.
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Why dont you try showing her that you are responsible enough to take care of one, I know you might already have but really kiss up, Do laundry, clean the car, and just remind her everyday how responsible and how much you would REALLY apprcicate it. Also tell her thta she wouldnt have ot do anything and you would tkae care of it 100 percent!!
Goodluck and Hope I helped
Alex ♥
PS- what kind of dog are you thinking of getting!
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You could use a gun.
Or a knife.
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guilt trip? or try not to help as much as punishment but that might backfire so i would give her a guilt trip about how you want to hang out with your friends but you have to stay home and now all you want is a little dog to keep you company that you'll take care of but its not enough? see? good luck
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