July 13, 2008
Trying to tell my dad my side of the story about getting a dog.?
Ime trying to tell my dad my side of the story about getting a dog. we already have one but this was givein to us my passing family member its a Yorkshire Terrier and ime trying to get a dog of my own this is roughtly what i will say. (sorry for the spelling mistakes ive copied it off a rough plan i made
By the way its come at a good moment as my friend is haveing to give there dog away due to family reasons.
"dad about this dog I dont wont you to have a go at me I wont to tell you my opinion…
I want the dog to my own me takeing it for walk having to train it ect. take it to the park and not have to worry about it beeing stood on my other dogs and going for every one not just to have to stick to the moors were theres no people.
so is there any way i can prove to you that i can handle it?
plus al need to know soon to tell my friend if not al tell him, and if not is there any chane one day we could go to a rescue center see if there is one, it would help them them out.
Ime 14 and no ime not from down south whats that got to do with the question
Just to let you no my dad dint wont the dog in the forst place it was taken in by us coz a family member passed away
The best thing you can do is start taking resposibility for the dog you guys already have. Maybe if they watch how you are with the little one it would be more likely that they will see that you are fit to care for another dog. However if they say no, don't get bumped out. Just keep taking care of the dog you guys have, if anything small dogs are good starter dogs. Not to mention yorkies have more spunk then you might think ^_^. Get to know him, and one day you might have a dog walk into your life when you're ready. they have a funny way of doing that.
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Are you old enough to properly care for a dog or is your Dad going to have take up your end of the responsibility?
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You're from the south, aren't you?
Anyways, trying to convince parents of anyhing is impossible. It's a shame, but it's true. The best you can due is plead your case and hope for a maybe, and then leave it alone.
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In this day and age when gas prices are thru the roof and food prices are UP UP UP and a housing crisis with ppl losing homes and the price of everything is just soooo high, I don't blame your dad. I love dogs and I'm a parent and once was a kid so I do understand why you want this but maybe its just not the right time. Parents have a lot of responsibilities these days and adding one more isn't going to make dad a happy camper. This dog will technically be HIS dog cause you are a minor and cannot own anything so it's his butt if the dog causes anybody damage and the food, meds and vet bills will all be his. Let it go for now. Maybe in a year or so, after you've demonstrated responsibility by keeping the hosue clean and doing outdoor chores and getting good grades and showing that you mature in other ways, the subject can be brought up again but not now. If you keep bugging, it's only gonna make him very mad and your chances will dwindle. Just enjoy the one you have for now cause some kids aren't as lucky as you to at least have one dog. Some parents don't want ANYdogs around.
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The best thing you can do is start taking resposibility for the dog you guys already have. Maybe if they watch how you are with the little one it would be more likely that they will see that you are fit to care for another dog. However if they say no, don't get bumped out. Just keep taking care of the dog you guys have, if anything small dogs are good starter dogs. Not to mention yorkies have more spunk then you might think ^_^. Get to know him, and one day you might have a dog walk into your life when you're ready. they have a funny way of doing that.
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experienced with dog, not an expert
I think dogs are great but I don't want one right now b/c:
1. I live in an apartment
2. I don't have time for a dog (cleaning, walking, etc.)
Are your living arrangements suitable for another pet? Maybe your dad will give in if you show him how responsible you are with your chores. He may not give in so quickly, but maybe you should ask close to your birthday or Christmas. I would ask him again if he says no, but whatever you do, don't whine about it. Show him how mature you are, then ask him again months later. Good luck!
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PS. Mandy, was that supposed to be an insult about the South?
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To try to convince your dad, you do things like.
Clean your room and KEEP it clean.
Sweep the floor.
Do your homework on time.
Get good grades.
Don't fight with your brothers and sisters.
Don't talk back to adults.
Eat what your parents give you and don''t make any faces about it.
Remember to share.
Do research on taking care of a dog and what breed of dog you want.
Ask them nicely and don't whine or beg when you talk about getting a new pet.
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