How Do I Convince My Girlfriend That I Want a Dog?

 

I've been in a relationship for about four years and I love my girlfriend. She's smart, funny, and super supportive of me - except when it comes to wanting a dog. (We're not married yet.) Now that we've moved in together and are getting ready to buy our first home together, I'm trying to figure out how to convince her that getting a dog is the right thing for us.

Have you ever wondered how to convince your girlfriend that you want a dog? If so, this article is for you. In it, we will cover everything from the best ways to go about convincing her, to some of the most common objections she may have. We’ll also look at some different situations and how they might play out.

 

Lay out the facts in advance.

1. Be honest about why you want a dog. It's okay to be selfish sometimes! Your girlfriend will probably understand and agree with your reason, especially if she's a dog lover herself.

2. Explain what kind of dog you want, and why that breed is right for you. The more specific you are about your needs, the easier it will be for her to understand and empathize with them.

3. Explain how much time you'll need to spend caring for the dog—and how much money it will cost to keep him fed and healthy. If she knows that having a dog means giving up some of her own time or money, she might be more willing to compromise when it comes down to it!

 

Get her used to saying yes.

You can't just tell your girlfriend that you want a dog, and expect her to be like "Sure, why not?" You need to get her used to saying yes to things. When you're at the grocery store, ask if she wants any ice cream or candy for dessert after dinner. If she asks if it's okay for her friend to come over later, say yes (even if it isn't). Start small and work your way up from there. Once she's comfortable with saying yes in everyday situations like these, then you can move on to bigger things—like getting a dog!

When asking for something that requires more effort than just saying yes or no (like buying a pet), make sure you have good reason before bringing it up with your partner. This can help them feel more confident about the decision once they give their answer (if they agree). Also keep in mind that people often don't realize how important their tone is when communicating something serious; keep yours as positive as possible when asking someone else for something big like this!

 

Sell her on the idea that you want a dog too, because it's true.

It's true. You do want a dog.

You should be honest with her about this. You should tell her that owning a dog is going to be good for your family and that you want to live with a dog, not just own one.

Explain how owning a dog will benefit you and your family:

·         The two of you will have another reason to spend time together outside of work, which is important if your new relationship is going well and if the two of you want it to last long enough for children or even marriage (and who doesn't?).

·         This would also avoid having too much time alone together in each others' houses after work ends if both jobs require long hours in different places on opposite sides of town; this could lead into serious boredom issues later on down the road when one partner starts feeling neglected due to lack of attention from their significant other over time because they're spending so much time working away from home instead!

 

Find out why she doesn't want one.

Your girlfriend might have some legitimate reasons for not wanting a dog. Maybe she's worried about the cleaning and the responsibility. Maybe she doesn't want to be woken up in the middle of the night by a barking dog.

If you find out what her main concerns are, you can address them directly and show her that your plan will address these issues. For example, if your girlfriend is worried about cleaning up after the dog, maybe she'll be more open to adopting if you promise that taking care of him won't be too much work on her part because he'll potty train quickly and won't need walks every day (which means less poop).

 

Remind her how cute and cuddly dogs are.

Dogs are adorable, and they're also great for taking care of! You don't have to worry about them when you're out of town. They don't need any special training or a lot of attention; they'll be fine on their own (and they'll love it). Dogs are perfect for people who want to spend time with their pets but don't have the time or energy to commit to a cat or other animal.

You can remind your girlfriend how much she loves dogs by showing her pictures of cute puppies, or even videos of puppies playing—they're so cute! Or you could show her pictures of cute dogs at the park, or even just pictures of some dogs relaxing in the grass. If you live near a dog park, go there with her and point out all the fun things that dogs do.

If you're worried about allergies, consider getting a hypoallergenic dog like a poodle or a Maltese, which tend to shed less than other breeds and produce less dander. You can also look into getting an older dog who has already gone through the worst of its shedding phase—older dogs require less grooming anyway!

 

Show her how much happiness a dog can bring you.

If you want your girlfriend to understand the joy of dog ownership, try showing her this list of ways that a dog can be a source of happiness.

1. Dogs are magical. They have the ability to make everything better, even when you feel like the world is falling apart. Dogs give you something to look forward to every day and make your life better in ways you never imagined.

2. You can talk to them about anything and everything that's going on in your life, including all of your problems and worries. Dogs don't judge or criticize you for whatever reason, they just listen without judgment and love unconditionally (even when they're not getting their own way).

3. Dogs are always there for you when no one else is around. They will never leave your side no matter what happens in life unless they fall asleep or get distracted by something else nearby that catches their eye (like another dog walking down the street).

 

Show how invested you are in the idea of owning a dog by helping others take care of theirs.

You're going to have to prove your commitment if you want to convince your girlfriend that you really want a dog. One of the best ways to do this is by helping other people take care of their pets.

If your girlfriend doesn't currently own a dog, set up a day where you help her walk her neighbor's dogs. If she does own one or two, offer to take them for a walk on the weekends or look after them when she goes away on vacation. You can also help out at animal shelters or volunteer at animal shelters after hours where they board dogs overnight—this way, it'll give you an opportunity to see what being around dogs is like in an actual work setting as well as spend time with some furry friends!

 

Give her someone else to blame if things go wrong.

If you're thinking about getting a dog and think it might be a good idea to talk to your girlfriend about it first, then we have some bad news for you: that's going to be really hard. Here's why:

Girlfriends don't like being told what to do. They make their own decisions and they are not easily swayed by logic or reason. That's just how they work. So, if you try to convince your girlfriend that getting a dog would be a good idea because it will help with depression or because it will make her more social, she'll probably just tell you that she doesn't need any of those things anyway (and she'll probably be right).

So what's an aspiring dog owner supposed to do? The key is to give her someone else to blame if things go wrong. For example: "You know how my sister had that awful experience with her boyfriend last week? Well, I was thinking maybe we could get a dog so that if something like that happens again, we can say 'It wasn't us—it was the dog!'"

 

It's okay to be creative to get what you want - just make sure you're still communicating well with your partner.

When you're in a relationship, it's important to be honest with your partner and communicate well. You can't expect them to know what you want if you don't tell them. If that means being creative, then so be it! Just make sure you're not lying about anything or trying to trick them into doing something for your own benefit. It might seem like a good idea at first, but eventually those lies will catch up with you and cause more problems than they're worth at the time.

Here are some other tips:

·         Look for compromises when possible

·         Be patient with each other - everyone has their own way of thinking things through, so give them time before judging their actions too harshly

·         Be honest with yourself as well, whether that means admitting what's bothering him or not always getting everything he wants from life

 

Conclusion

So here are the things you've tried and their results:

·         You asked her if she would consider getting a dog

·         You told her about the benefits of having an animal in your life

·         You explained how you would make sure that the dog was properly cared for and trained

·         You reminded her of how much fun it would be to have a puppy around all the time

Now, take some time to reflect on what you've learned from these experiences. Take note of what worked well and what didn't work out as well as you had hoped.

This can help give insights into how to approach your next attempt at convincing her that getting a dog is a good idea! If she mentions anything that might be helpful, write it down so you don't forget it when making plans for next week's date night!

And if all else fails, try one last thing before giving up: find someone who has already convinced their girlfriend/wife/partner/significant other (or whatever term applies) into adopting an adorable puppy!

So there you have it - the steps to getting the girl (or guy) to say yes to a dog. It may sound like a lot of work, but if you're serious about wanting one and your partner isn't on board yet then it's worth putting in the effort now so that when she comes around later down the road, she'll already be used to saying yes. Plus, if nothing else works then just tell her you want one because it's cute and cuddly!