How do i convince my mum to get a dog?

	How do i convince my mum to get a dog? I no wat breed i want : toy poodle ( i even no wat i want to name her). ive researched everyhing about them and made a slideshow full of hundreds of things for example the annual cost and upkeep. i ve tried begging and that just annoys and angers my mum. and cleaning my room or high grades wont help the situation either. also my dad said he'd pay to buy the dog if my mum was happy with having a dog. my mum just recently told me her problems with getting a dog are the expense, damage, winter walks in the dark and being tied to the house if im else where ( but i only meet up with friends about twice a year). could someone plz help me come up with four solutions/ strong argues this means so much to me so any help is highly appreciated :) by the way i d appreciate it if no one commented accept ur not getting a dog or ur mums house ur mums rules only positive helpful comments please :) Asked By: -- - 8/12/2012

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I'd been asking for a dog for ten years by the time I got my own dog, and it was a rescue from one of my relatives, a BYB Cockapoo-Bichon mutt that resulted from my aunt's friend's unwanted dog becoming pregnant. It's very opportunistic to get a dog when you live with a family that aren't avid dog-lovers. Honestly, I much rather have waited longer and gotten a great dog from a reputable breeder, this dog has run upwards of 700$ due to her getting sick and having allergies. I'm supposed to inherit a farm from my father in a few years, and I don't have a farm dog, just a watch dog at best, and I need a serious working dog for cattle, sheep, and hog work. I'm being positive. You'll get a dog someday. Childhood definately doesn't last forever. What, 18 years of childhood before you must face adult challenges? And then about 52 years after that of making your own decisions. It's okay. You could start drawing dogs or make a dog comic in the meantime. I thought I'd never get a horse--- my father has a government job that requires he move every few years, so I lived in apartments, gated communities, and relative's houses for the majority of my childhood. My dad surprised us all by buying farmland and lo and behold, he bought me the horse I had been riding at sporting stable and now I have my own horse! I was a teenager then, I still have the horse and couldn't be happier with her, as I will also be inheriting the farmland when my father needs to move again :) Answered By: Howl - 8/12/2012

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Maybe you should start off with a smaller pet like a hamster or fish and show ur mum how u can take care of it well. Then if she knows she can rely on you, she might just change her mind. Hope this helped :) Answered By: Jenna - 8/12/2012

It sounds like you already have. You may just have to wait till your old enough to live on your own. Exacerbating the situation won't help. I'm sorry I don't have more helpful advice. My only solution is to have your dad talk to her but if she doesn't change her mind, you don't want to upset her and end up with more problems on your plate. Edit: I like the answer posted above. You may want to try for something smaller, maybe a cat even They are cheaper and completely indoor. Answered By: Kat - 8/12/2012

Hi. Just try showing your mom that you are responsible enough for a pet :) I have been in this situation before, and sometimes nothing works because our parents are set in their ways and don't like to give in. I really hope it works out for you. Maybe you could talk to your dad? It seems that he is with you on getting a dog. Good luck! Answered By: Kayla - 8/12/2012

Dogs will lick up peanut butter any where you put it. giggity giggity sexual activity Answered By: wonderbreadhero06 - 8/12/2012

You cant convince your mum its her house her rules and expense is just one of them you have to Except this . Answered By: !There is no cure for ignorance!call a vet! - 8/12/2012

Well have you had a dog before? My current puppy is the first i have ever had and SHE IS A HANDFUL! She whines ALL THE TIME! I thought I would be able to do it, it would be a challenge but it wouldn't be too hard. It IS hard! And my dog is a high energy dog so many times a day I have to go out and run around our garden with her until I see her tiring a bit. So if you are sure that the dog won't bark or whine and be good plus you have to clean up her p*e and poo in the house and train her and take her for walks.... If you would be ok to do ALL that and still have energy for school well..... You will probably be at school most of the day and the dog will be with your mom right? If she doesn't want one when she will be with the dog for quite a bit of the day then you won't get one. There is NO way to convince a parent to get you a dog. If they say no its no no no Sorry if this wasn't very helpful but this is true. Good Luck tho Answered By: ℬlue✿ℬird - 8/12/2012

Umm, clean by urslelf? Answered By: Nathalia Clue - 8/12/2012

She sounds like my mum lol. The reason my mum didnt want no pets was because she thought she would be the one cleaning up its mess, walking it, feeding it, vet bills etc. she was right in one way, like dog insurance, whos gona pay that. but back then i just wanted a dog, i didnt care what she said. uve done good by looking at the costs etc, the best thing i did was move out, now i got 2 siberian huskies and 3 bengals. and yes they sh*t all over the garden, then chew up my hairbrush/shoes/take food from the work tops/take my make up and chew it, rip there harnesses up, escape, dig my garden up, but that was when they were babies lol, now there nearly 1, and there great, insurance is cheap £15.00 a month for 1 dog. but u need time and patiants with any dog. walking it, feeding it, when you go on holiday can u afford kennels etc? i hwent away last weekend and got a dog walker for 1 hour, that cost me £18 ph. so u must bear in mind cost of a pet aint cheap, then also what a bout getting the dog done? thats a few hundred pound. If u got the money then fine. but its ard work. Answered By: NATCHO - 8/12/2012

Its you moms house and her rules and she said no dog so you have to accept that She doenst want to clean up after the dog since you won't, she doenst want to pay for food and vet bills, she doenst want a dog since it will desotry the house. Stop being an annoying spoiled little brat. She said no dog so that means no dog. Answered By: Clockwork_Knight - 8/12/2012

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