How can I convince my parents to get a second dog?
How can I convince my parents to get a second dog? General Dog Discussions
We already have one dog, a Bichon Poodle, and I was so close t getting a second dog! The Bichon Poodle, Mia, is almost 9 years old and starting to get lazy and not playful haha. I took an animal class in school and I know all the pros and cons and problems, I'm totally aware. My mom is always home and then me and my brother are home after school. We were thinking about getting a Lhasa Bichon or Cavachon and we already had one picked out. Their reasons they decided that were against it was:1. It's too much work. "I don't want to be waking up in the middle of the night to take it outside."2. What if Mia and the new dog don't get along?3. The dog is 6 1/2 hours away, that's a long time with a puppy in the car. Then it was possible to fly it over for $150 and my mom's like that might be worth it4. What happens when we go on vacation? We currently have a family friend take care of Mia and they already have 3 other dogs, so my parents were like that's too much for them5. Twice the vet care costs. we aren't in a really tight financial situation, but my dad just isn't into spending money on another dog6. Poddy trainingGrooming, food, exercise, etc. isn't a concern, since I groom the dog myself and dogs eat for less than $1 a day Anything you have to help me would be great! Thank you!