Tips about pugs (Convincing your parents)?
So, yesterday, my hamster died. I was devastated, because she was my first real pet. (Fish don’t count.) Now my dad said we can get another hamster, but thinking about one replacing her, just doesn’t feel right. So I thought of a puppy. We still have another hamster and she is a baby. Probably will pass in about a year. (Old age.) So for now, I’m not allowed to get a dog because it will bark to much and scare the hamster. So I thought about pugs, and how small they are, no matter how old they get. Perfect for a house with one hamster, (who’s on a high bureau) and a family that doesn’t like big dogs.
Is there a way I could convince them about how good a pug is?
Also, we go on vacation about 5 times in the summer for about 3-5 days each trip. Obviously, we’d bring the dog with us, I was thinking. But there are 2 dogs already up there. One lives at my cottage. She’s a pretty quiet dog, and doesn’t fight unless you start. My parents thought it was a big deal, but I don’t. There are gates to block them, and pugs rarely bark.
So the question is.. how to convince your parents?
9 Comments on “Tips about pugs (Convincing your parents)?”
…How old are you?
It seems like your house is very oriented around hamsters. Stick with that.
PUGS ARE LOVING AND VERY FRIENDLY DOGS THEY NEVER BITE OR ATTACK PEOPLE
You could try stressing how easy they are to take care of. They are small and easy to travel with and smaller dogs can have less health problems than large ones. For vacation a small crate that you can carry is all it would need.
Pugs adorable but there is no promising of a breed that doesnt bark unless they physically cant. Dogs are a BIG responsiblity do ur reaserch
Don’t know who told you that Pugs don’t bark much – because they can. They can bark as much as any other breed. They also snort, snore, and grunt. They can also require a ton of medical care and can have tons of health problems (respiratory, eye, ear, skin, etc etc.)
And yes, the other dogs at this cabin ARE a concern. Any time you have a dog and need to do introductions, they must be done OFF both dogs’ properties and there is always potential for a fight. What happens if the dogs DO fight? Got money for boarding?
If mom/dad don’t want a dog then no dog. Period. Sorry. No convincing them as THEY are the ones with the jobs, the money, and all the say. Dogs are a lot of responsibility and they may not want that.
You may want to consider that your parents have a valid point in not getting you a pug. Maybe if you are gracious about this and not demanding a dog they will eventually allow you to get one.
First off, just a heads up. It took me 8 years to convince my parents to get me a dog… and second. Pugs bark like crazy. There is three pugs in my neighbor hood (all different owners with different families) and they all bark. And its not a woof either. Its a softer, more raspy bark. Trust me, I love lots of dogs, but pugs would definitely not be my first choice of a dog. They have a lot of health problems (because of their smooshed in faces) as they get older, and the same with the Pekingese and the english bulldog. Try something like a cocker spaniel, or if you want a dog that doesn’t shed fur, try a toy poodle (very smart animals). Another thing is do your research! Dogs are like three year old. They can’t be left alone for very long unsupervised, unless in a kennel (which sounds mean, but it has worked miracles with training my labrador). Another thing, is if you want a dog that doesn’t bark much try a larger dog. Smaller dogs tend to yap a lot, and even though every dog can bark, larger ones tend to bark less, but every dog is different, so the only way to tell if the dog doesn’t bark much is to buy an older one who you see at a shelter. Almost all dogs, if taught from a young age, can learn how to travel well, so its not really the breed that decides that. Maltese tend to be on the quieter side, but the problem is the hair. You need to regularly take the dog to the groomer, and brush his coat. Same with the shitzu. All dogs have different ammounts of time and effort that need to be put into them. You do not just get a dog one day, when you wake up and say, "oh i think I want a dog today". They are animals who need constant care, love, training (its never done, there is no such thing as a fully trained dog), time, and its deffinetly not a pet you can just forget about feeding. They need to be treated like kids. Don’t spoil them or they become nasty, treat them with respect, but never let them thnk they can boss you around (becuase that leads to biting and snarling). I am in no way trying to discourage you from getting a dog, because if you put in the time, care, love, affection, and constant training, you will have a friend for life, who will never turn their back on you, and will love you for the person you are, and not the person some people pretend to be. Dogs are also very forgiving, and if you screw up with them in training, or say something mean tothem, they will never say anything mean back. Dogs are very sweet, especially when you pick out the right dog for you and your family. So good luck, and do your research!
Hi! Prove to your parents you know what you are talking about, by sitting down with them and giving them facts:
I have a hamster. And two Pugs.
Infact i can have the hamster out in the same room as the Pugs. Because they tolerate the hamster well. They ignore it and let it climb on them. Although sometimes they will go away from the Hamster.
Pugs CAN live up to 16 years you know. Getting a dog is big commitment. Food bills can be costly, (Although i feed a raw diet which is the fraction of the price of kibbles)
Pugs will bark as much as the next dog. They’re actually very smart dogs. (The trainer has even told me my eldest Pug is one of the best behaved in class if not the best behaved.)
Pugs need mental and physical stimulation. I walk mine three walks a day. They need socializing and as much training and boundaries as a Great Dane or pitbull for example. Any dog has the potential to become aggressive if in the wrong hands.
Pugs do snort and snuffle and snore. Only one of mine does though, the one i show is a silent breather. They don’t do well in heat and can get heat stroke very easily compared to other dogs. So avoid walking them in the heat of the day during summertime.
I do Agility in the yard with mine, conformation and obedience. They also skateboard in their spare time
There’s really no way to convince your parents. Its their house and no doubt they’re the only ones earning money. Dogs can be very costly. And if you ever do manage to get a dog, never get one from a Pet store or a BYBer.