*****Puppy responsibility!****?

Ok so I promised my mom that if I got all A's this new year(new school year) that I could get a puppy! And so today we went to the mall to get shoes and we saw a pet store with pups!:)

And we held a Australian shepherd/corgi

*ADORABLE*:)

And my mom was almost really gonna get her!! (NOT EXZAGERATING!)

So on the way home we were speaking and she was talking to me about doing a 4-H thing for a service dog , and if I was allowed to do it! And after I asked her like 10 times she said "after your next school year I could get one." and I said " but can it be 4-H?" she replies yes'! But I asked her after that well summers coming up , you know it would be much easier of I started this summer?! She said "I know"

So sorry for you having to read all that!!! Lol but I was wondering if you have any ideas that what I could do to show her my responsibility! like I asked her if I could help her with anything , but she said nothing except getting my chores done without being told too! But I need more responsibility than that!!!! HELP ME PLEASEEEE!!!! :) an THANK YOU!!:)

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  • "I asked her after that well summers coming up , you know it would be much easier of I started this summer?!"

    It's not going to be "easier" starting this summer. Just faster. Do some *RESEARCH* into 4-H service dog programs (this should take you HOURS, not minutes), print out some info, and then give it to your mom for her to read. That will certainly show responsibility, since you will be educating yourself about the upcoming dog (whenever you get it). Tell mom that after she has read the info, you'd like to sit down with her and discuss the matter further. She likely will want to do some more research on her own, so don't try to rush her. The best way to get a dog this summer is to plant the seed (your thorough job of research), then respectfully back off (don't bug her about it) and let her mull things over. Keep in mind that because raising service dogs entails a lot of time and sacrifice, your mom might have her reasons for not wanting to start it this summer. If that is her decision accept it in good grace, and use the ensuing time to read everything you can get your hands on about raising service dogs.

    "like I asked her if I could help her with anything , but she said nothing except getting my chores done without being told too!"

    Well, take that as a more-than-subtle hint that she's had to nag you to do things, so make sure you remedy that. Keep your grades up (your question contained several spelling errors--perhaps that was just typing hastily in excitement, but it might indicate you have to work extra hard to improve your spelling).

    Look for other things you can do to be helpful around the house. For example, if you see the garbage needs to be taken out, do it. If your mom has folded some laundry, take it upstairs and put it away. If there are some spills on the kitchen floor, mop them up. When your mom brings in groceries, help her carry them in and put them away. If your mom isn't feeling well one day, make her breakfast in bed and do as many of her regular chores that day as you are able to, so she can just rest in bed. Most of the things I've mentioned will take maybe 5 minutes of your time, but will make a HUGE impression on your mom.

    Anyway, good luck. Raising guide dogs is a wonderful task, and you are to be congratulated for wanting to help people less fortunate than yourself.

  • Ok for one, please do not support puppy mills by buying from a pet store. If you are getting a dog for 4-H you need to go to a breeder with tested dogs. A dog from a pet store can have many health issue.

    Okay, here we go. Learn about puppy mills. Explain to your mom why you would rather go to the pound or go to a breeder rather than buying one from a pet shop. Give her tons of facts about the horrors of pet shop puppies. Then pick a breed. Do a ton of research on it, then present her with random facts whenever you get a chance. She will realize that you are really thinking about it and aren't just wanting a puppy to have a puppy. Then you need to make a check list of all the things you will need and expenses. This will show responsibility too because she will know you are preparing and she will you know how much it is going to cost. Then just do your chores around the house and make sure you are super nice. Don't make her mad or anything. But learning about puppy mills and telling her about them will get you the puppy. I assure you. She will know that you looked into it and that you are responsible enough to not support animal abuse and are responsible enough to get a tested dog.

    Good luck! And don't be one of those girls that get a puppy them realize it is going to chew, bite, spaz out, and potty on the floor. Then dump it at the pound when it becomes to much. PLEASE!

  • Volunteer at your local animal shelter a few days a week if it is within reasonable traveling distance. Stick to it and show up when you have committed to. Not only will this prove responsibility but you also won't want a mall dog.

  • maybe you should do research on the breed of dogs and needs. researching training techniques and how you plain on taking care of the dog, best to get a game plain going anyways. volunteer at shelters and rescues (they always need help) to show her your committed and fully understand what bringing home a new dog is going to be like and how much work it is and how much is involves and show her your ready. maybe try and do extra chores to earn money for the dogs shots, vet expenses, toys and food etc. just a suggestion.

  • Has happened to me ! What I suggest you do is :

    ♦Respect her,don`t make her mad !

    ♦Clean around the house,do chores,you can even do hers and surprise her !

    ♦Finish of with better grades at the end of this school year

    ♦Promise her,that if you get the puppy sooner,you'll do this and that from now on FOR SURE

    Hope this helps,and remember believe in yourself and good luck :)

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