First, your Mum will have to get used to dogs. Even TINY dogs can scare the most severe cases. I know you want one and you say you are responsible but to have a dog means the dog has to get along with your Mum too. Tiny dogs are still dogs and can cause a heck of a lot damage when they given free reign, which your Mum would most likely do because it sounds like she doesn't want anything to do with them. Try visiting friends and family with dogs to help her cope with the fear first in small baby steps and even go over a book on about dogs and their needs together to help her understand that you are prepared for the responsibility. It is a BIG one, it's not just a few days but a commitment to look after another life, from pup to old age.
But if doesn't work then I'm afraid you will have to wait until you move out and buy your own place. There is a reason why she fears them, so please don't try to upset her.
Good luck.
Well that is two main issues. The first one is for you to do your homework about dogs, do a lot of research to find out what dog would suit your personalities, lifestyles and surrounds. You could volunteer at a dog shelter during the holidays and get some serious experience looking after them and finding out what types of dog personalities would suit you. Only you can demonstrate how responsible you are by taking the initiative and helping out when it is not asked. The second issue is your mother's wariness of dogs. This is quite understandable and most people would have a reason for it. Personally I tend to distrust small dogs as they tend to be the snappy ones. I have been chased while riding a bike by one of those ankle biters ... and it is not funny. On the other hand I feel very comfortable with most large dogs, probably because I have never been bitten by one of them .. for some reason they have never seen me as a threat. It will probably take your mother time to adjust to a dog, but remember she will probably be the one spending the most time with it ... it happens! So, just to be sure when you do find a dog that your mother is with you and follow her lead there to see what she would feel comfortable with. That being said, my mother had a strong dislike of rodents (including rabbits) but she took care of our mice and guinea pigs during our holidays away, and they did grow on her. Adopting a dog is no small thing ... the longer you take to decide to have one the more appreciated it will be. Don't rush your mother and spend lots of time doing your research so you don't purchase a dog you cannot manage or is not suitable for you. Good luck.
Even if you somehow talk her into a dog, what is going to happen when you move out to do your own thing? Colleges most of the time don't accept animals, most apartments don't accept animals, mainly dogs. I have 3 cats and have been stuck in a 1 bedroom apartment with no heat because no one in my town accepts pets. It's never fair to get a pet and then give it away because you have to have a change in your life. Give it a few years, become stable, then get a pet. In the mean time, maybe try a hamster or something like that.
Maybe ask a friend if they and there dog could hang around every now and then if that's ok with your mom, and maybe she'll get used to having a dog around and not be so scared. If not I'm afraid there's nothing you can do but wait till your 18 and move out.
Good luck!
Sorry but you will need to wait till you are grown up and have your own place and a job to pay for expenses to get a dog. WHY would you beg for something you know your mother is afraid of? My mom let me have just about any pet even tho she was not an animal lover.
However, she drew the line on snakes and so I had to wait till I was on my own to get a pet snake. I respected that and didn't whine about it. Maybe you need to do the same - respect your mother's fear of dogs and wait till you are out of the house on your own.
First of all get a small dog, I have a miniature poodle x Lhasa apso and a pug. It took me 3 and a half years to convince my parent to get me a dog and then I ended up getting two any way, to show her your responsible maybe make a presentation of pros and cons of a dog's and another one to overcome the cons... Also maybe you could take her to a shelter or to a friends house who has a dog (a friendly one haha) to show her dogs sent all bad!!! Hope thus helped xoxo
You should volunteer at a dog shelter like dogs trust and prove to her that dogs are great animals and that you have the responsibility to take care of a dog. Then she will definitely consider getting you a pup.
Same with my mom. After research and begging I finally convinced her to get a puppy. She thought it was sooo cute when we got him but she was still a little frightened by him. Im sure your mom doesn't hate dogs and if you convince her that you are responsible enough, she might conquer her fears
It is a huge commitment, there is spaying, vaccinations, worm treatment and flea treatment plus grooming and walking the dog and a dog can live many years. There are also lots of unexpected vet bills. I have two dogs, a pup and a 1 year old. My mother in law does not like them and won't set foot in my house. Ps : my older dog has allergies so that is a huge expense.
Get her to let you petsit a small dog, like a daschund. Hopefully, she will realize that A, you are responsible, and B, dogs are adorable and usually not scary.
buy a small dog which is cute, so that your mom would be attrated towards it, first of all search some cute dog pics on net, then ask your mom which one she likes, have a strong responsibilty of doing everything like talking nicely kindly etc.... then u can get ur dog!!!!!!
It's mom's house, and mom's rules. You can get a dog when you have your own money, and your own place. Sorry.
She has to get used to them because even my mum is scared of them. Just ask your dad to buy one so that you can train it. You could also tell your mum that you need to train dogs before you have one.
lol only solution is to kick her out and rob a dog, lock yourself in a room with the dog, eat boiled eggs and listen to "the venga boys-we like to party" (hope this helps x) <
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