Why A 13 year old should be able to get a new dog.
This is a report to my mother about how I should Be able to get another dog.
The reasons for this report is because I was told by my english teacher, in all the years that I have gone to school, that if I want to get a point across, I should do my research, and make a report/ presentation. So, I will.Reason number one::
Sebastian is lonely. You want to know why Sebastian is constantly chewing up your underwear and socks, he is bored, lonely. So he is trying to amuse himself. If there was another dog, there would be another toy, another friend for him to distract himself with. Because, as you know were are gone for an average of… oh about 40 out of 90 daylight hours on a given 5 day week. So that's 40 hours of pure lonely ness and boredom. Now, imagine you can't go to the bathroom, or eat, and are totally bored, with only 1 small book, in a big empty house for 40 hours, what would you do, be bored? Wish you had a friend? Exactly.
Reason number two:
Yes, We do have a dog, whom we love dearly. And as you know, he is 7 years old. That is old, for him. And when we got him I was about 7 or 8. So, obviously, I was a bit novice when it came to dog training, all I thought I had to do was give it a treat and it would know what he or she was supposed to do. But, now, as a responsible 13 year old girl (might I point out that girl mature faster than boys) I now know that I must feed it, walk it, train it and love it. I know you are probably thinking ‘shouldn't you be happy with Sebastian' and I am. But, also, I never really got the chance to ‘own the dog' for I was little and thought, as previously stated, that giving him a treat and he would know everything.
And I want the chance to actually be able to say I taught him everything he knows.
Reason number three:
Facts state that in shelters approximately 3-4 million dogs and cats each year get put to sleep. So, if we adopt, we will be helping a dog, and saving his or her life. We don't even have to adopt, we could foster. Foster (although you already know) means to: Care/ Take care of a dog, cat, human, etc. until he or she is ready for adoption. So, if we do that for about a month or two, we would save lives, and no permanent dog, but it also proves I'm responsible enough for a dog of my own!
Reason number four:
I know I have been known to not be the most responsible owner in the past. But, as you have seen, I have matured a lot. I have also become slightly neurotic about having a clean room, thus proving I am becoming more and more responsible. I am making myself a chore list of things to do to Sebastian and around the house. These things include:::
Cleaning up dog doo
Brushing
Walks
Sweeping and
Dishes.
I also will inform Alex to tell me everyday to do my chores. I will put the list on my bed (which drives me crazy!) to remind me everyday, when I get home from school. Now, I will not guarantee
that everyday when you walk in the door the house will shine. But, Bass will be brushed, The dishes will be gone, and the floors will be mildly clean!
Reason five:
As you know, I have always do research. So I have recognized the best breeds for us. But, we also could ,as previously stated, we could just adopt at the shelter. Anyway, the best breeds for us would be
-Yorkshire terriers
Reason: Low shed thus hypoallergenic.
Biggest problems are barking and potty, and I can train them out of that.
Good with kids and other dogs.
-Maltese
; Common, easy to find, friendly, hypoallergenic which means minimum shedding. Child friendly and dog friendly. Easy to train, and few health problems
-Poodles
; Friendly, hypoallergenic, comes in different sizes, Toy, Mini and standard, common. Smart. Calm when need be, hyper when outside. Can do well with little or much exercise, doesn't show much domination.
-Mini schnauzer
(see poodle)
German shepherd
Reasons
Family dog, low shed rate. Friendly, tolerant and nice.
Collie
You rememberSo five conclusive paragraphs with details and reasons that are very good and well. So, if we would be able to adopt a dog, much less foster, that would be very wonderful and I love you so much mommy.
Links:
http://www.utahdobes.org/ten.htm
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/articles/sec…
http://www.guideofdogs.com/html/why_a_do…
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm
Dog Training - A Vital Component of Your Dog's Life
Recommended Answer:You have the right idea. And you sound mature enough to be able to handle another dog. A word of advice though. Re-write the report so that it sounds less condescending and a little more respectful. This will earn you more points with your mother, rather than sounding like you are smarting off.
Oh and include in the report that just because you have a new dog, Sebastian will not be ignored.
Hope you get it.
Dog Training - How to Train Your Dog Effectively
- good argument, but I have a GSD, and she sheds a lot. there are constant fur ball blowing across the hardwood floors. they also blow their coat 2x a year. I just really wanted to point that out.
- I think if you dog is left alone for that long and has become destructive through boredem, then I don't think it would be fair to allow another dog to go through this too. Your dog is getting on now, let him spend his last few years in peace and without having to share the attention with another dog. Make the most of your time with your beloved dog rather than thinking about getting another one.
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- Hi, I suggest you don't have a chat with your Mum about buying a dog, don't get me wrong its a great argument but as soon as you get a dog yes its great but it won't be as great as it will be in a few months, and they are allot of money. And also christmas is coming up and your mum will know what you want but maybe she wants a break?? She knows you want one....I suggest you ask for a Pleo for christmas...
It is NOT a toy its a gadget so not only will you be cool but its fun and just like a dog.
It has
-sensors all over his body so you can pet him
- a USB port
- light sensors so he detects light
-movement sensors
-futre downloads
- All pleos have different personalitys
great for pet allergies cheaper than a dog and a loveable pet for the family and when he is tired he falls asleep in your arms
Watch this video of him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wZ5NlvKo…
Also he is $249.99 on amazon or £199.99 Uk
Good luck
- i don't think a girl your age should be getting another dog at all.
why?
because;
1. you can't afford it yourself therefore can't be responsible for that aspect of it's life; your parents will have to pay for everything.
2. you can't drive and therefore won't be able to spend nearly as much time with it or bond with it, or take it anywhere to socialize with new people, places, and other animals.
3. you will soon be obsessed with boys and friends and won't want to be home all the time to take care of a puppy or dog.
4. you're entering the most important part of your life; highschool, and having a dog will most likely take away from the grades.
5. you can't even train/spend time with the dog you have now, if you're gone so much, you shouldn't own one dog, let alone two. that's just common sense.
wait till you're 16 or 17 then see where you're at, if you can afford one, and if you really want one. they are a lot of work and you have to negotiate a lot of your life for a puppy or dog.
- Nope, sorry - no means no.
Breakdown of your reasons (mom may use them) -
Reason One:
If the dog is bored, then YOU play with it or give it something to do. There is no guarantee that dog number two won't be JUST as bored as the first dog. A bored dog needs a JOB and EXERCISE - not necessarily a companion.
Same for when the dog is home alone - you would more than likely have TWO bored dogs, not just one, and that's double the destruction. Crate the dog, no more destruction. Leave it with a puzzle toy (that is SAFE for when you are gone ) and no more boredom.
Reason Two:
One person in the family does not "own" the dog. The dog belongs to the family. When you begin to refer to the dog as "yours", "mine", etc then the dog will get confused and there CAN be a rift created in the pack. As for training, EVERYONE must be involved. Period.
What is wrong with working with your CURRENT dog?
Reason Three:
Solid, i admit.
Reason Four:
You shouldn't have to be reminded to do chores. And why should mom count on it being done when you get the dog, if you can't do it now? Prove to her you'll do it, then ask again when you've been successful.
Reason Five:
You did NOT do enough research. No such thing as Hypoallergenic - any person can have a reaction to any breed of dog. Period. Small breeds (Yorkie, Maltese) are NOT necessarily good with kids - too fragile and easy to injure, also can be very snappy. A Schnauzer is NOT the same as a Poodle. GSD is not "low shedding" - it is MAJOR shedding year round and seasonal VERY HEAVY. Also harder to train, can be dominant, and NOT best for a young handler that may not be able to PHYSICALLY control the animal.
- I got my 13 year old another dog,I also got the promises and the notes etc .This lasted 2 weeks.Now I walk,feed,groom and clean up any mess.The novelty wears off very quickly for kids and it's us parents who are left to take care of the dog.
- At your age you are probaly not considering all the different challenges that come with adding another dog to the family. First of all, your current dog will most likelyn NOT want the extra company because of his old age. He will probaly be barking and growling at the puppy because puppies always want to play and will annoy the heck out of him if he's trying to sleep. Trust me on that one.
Another aspect that you have to consider is all the differeent costs! Yes, the initial cost of the dog may not be really expensive especially if you adopt him, but the vet bills will get CRAZY! Add in all the nessercary things like a crate, bowls, leash, collar, food every week ect .. it will add up.
Lastly, as you state you are rarely home, and that is just not fair to the puppy! Puppies need CONSTANT attention if you want them to grow up well trained and happy.
Puppies are not always fun and games. They bark throughout the night and will pee and poo everywhere (inclusing on themselves!) and you will be the one cleaning it up ... not fun. They bite hard and will often destroy valuable things (mine chewed up my ipod!)
I honestly do not think you are suited for another dog.
- Very nice report. However, I do have a couple of things
#1. Why don't you work on training Bass. 7 is not too old.
#2. Why don't you start doing those chores without someone reminding you or making a list for you. If you need a list, make one yourself. When your mom sees first hand how responsible you are and the extra time you are spending with your current dog, and the new things he is learning, She may be more open to any additions.
Since you admit you have not been the most responsible owner in the past you can SHOW her how you have changed with your new devotion to your current dog Bass. Prove it to her.
#3. If you bring a new dog in, it is most likely that the the old dog will show the new one the ropes and you will have two dogs chewing underwear & socks. So you should train Sebastion to not do those thing before you bring in a new dog. Or,the easiest way is to keep those items out of his reach.
#4. You need to do some more research on the breeds. German shepherds are horrible shedders, They need tons of training and exercise, they can be great family pets (with the right training) but as a whole are not friendly with strangers. In fact the standard says they should be aloof with strangers.
I do think two dogs in a home where everyone is gone most of the day is sometimes a good idea, but you need to work on the one you have first. Then get another one.
