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my mom won't get a dog
How do I get my mom to buy me a dog?
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Find your mom in a good mood, and talk to her. But before you do any talking, be very very helpful. Parents feel they can't refuse to get you what you want if you're doing everything right. When you do decide to talk to her, tell her how you are willing to take as much responsibility as is necessary, and tell her all the benefits of having a dog. Make her a deal. Tell her that she can give you three strikes. So if three bad things happen while you have the dog, you have to give the dog away or something. Give her options! Make her feel like it won't be bad afterall. Google up good things about having a dog, and memorize some, then tell her a few.
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Instead of telling your mom you are responsible enough for a pet, show her. Don't whine or cry when you can't have a dog. That will only make your mom realize you're not ready for one.
Start doing dishes, cleaning your room, etc. without someone telling you to do it. Don't bring up the dog subject again for a week. When you do bring it up, ask nicely and don't get discouraged if she says no.
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You don't say how old you are but I think the biggest thing that parents worry about when getting their child a pet is that they are going to end up taking care of the animal. Convince her that you are going to take care of the dog, now dogs aren't easy. You have to deal with potty training, nipping, baths, feeding & watering, taking the dog out to play, walks etc. And its a long comittement most dogs live to be in their teens, so its not to be taken lightly.
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