My friend really wants a dog and I know he is responsible enough to take care of the dog. They are financially able to take care of medical bills, food, and the other supplies. The only problem is, his dad had a bad experience with his dog in the past, and now he is still mourning over it. This is keeping my friend from getting a dog. Does anyone have any suggestions to help my friend’s dad get over the experience and get a dog??? Any help is appreciated.
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No. You should not attempt to usurp the father’s wishes. It would be wrong to get a dog into a situation where not ALL family members want it and it is not your place to interfere with this. If your friend wants a dog he can wait until he has grown up, gotten a job, gotten his own place and learned to be a responsible dog person and then he can get his own dog and be responsible for it.
This is something that should stay between his parents and him. You really don’t know the financial status of his parents, and neither does he. They may have a house, running water, electricity, vehicles, etc. but so often once the monthly expenses are met, there isn’t much money, if any, left over.
Stay out of it.
Edit: I would be very irked if my child went to one of his friends to try and undermine my authority. That child would definitely not get a dog if that were to happen.
Edit again: The reason I said what I did is if you try and talk his parents into getting a dog, especially since it doesn’t really concern you, they’ll view you as being a bad influence on their son and not allow him to hang around you anymore, or allow you over to their house.
It does take awhile to grieve over a lost pet. Talk to Dad and explain that there is a void..nothing can replace the pet that was lost/gone..but the whole family has lots of love and care to give and would like to share all that with a new friend. Please go to your local animal shelter to obtain a new friend..there are so many in need there..and tell Dad this too..he can help save a wonderful new family member by doing this. Good Luck..my heart goes out to you and your family.
I think your friend should bring his dad to the pound and let him hold the puppies. Then he might not be as afraid. If your friend is allowed to get a dog be sure it’s a puppy. When the puppy grows up he will be comforatble around the family!
I think you should leave it be. The father has the right to say no to something that makes him feel uncomfortable. You can try but please dont push this on him and make him feel bad for not wanting a dog.