I would really like to get a dog, how to bring it up to my mother?

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I smoke a lot of weed. I'm tired of it, and it sucks up all my time and money. I've gained weight, started settling for mediocrity, and turned into a pretty lame person.

I've tried to stop but simply can't because there really is nothing else to do around here. No mall, or movie theatre or anything of the sort. I started working out (jogging, runs) but can't keep up with it because I hate doing it alone. There are no gyms here either so I can't join one for company. 

I've thought a lot about how to kick this habit. I really love dogs. I used to have a dog who I tried and spent a lot of time with. Sadly, he passed away, which is when I started smoking. I want to get a dog because I know it will keep me active and motivated to succeed. I just don't know how to bring this up to my mother. I have the time and money necessary to properly care for a dog, I'm currently using it to smoke weed though.

She has her own dog (yorkie/westie mix) which she adores! She pretty much hates all other dogs. 
I've researched available dogs, and classes in the area where my pup and I could sign up for obedience. I also wanted to try agility....

How would you bring it up? My mom knows I smoke weed and she hates it too.

? · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Don't listen to him. I think getting a dog will help you overcome this problem of yours and teach you some responsibility. 

Step 2: Convince you're mom. Tell her that it will help you overcome you're problem, teach you responsibility, and give you some passion for something.

Step 3: Mention that the dog could be small, or hypoallergenic so it dosen't shed, and it wouldn't be a problem for her to clean up or handle.

Step 4: Explain to her that the dog would be a brightening factor in your household.

Step 5: Trust me, I've had a dog, and I've been down the path you're on. Get a dog.

Anonymous · Answer

A dog isn't going to help you kick the habit. Motivation needs to come from within.  Many potheads own dogs and STILL are lazy as crap, won't work, smoke, etc. 

Stop the illegal drugs first.  When you get your life straight, THEN think about getting a dog.  Start job hunting. Do something constructive with your time.

Edit: You saying the smoking is taking up all your money.  Meaning you really don't have the money right now that it takes to care for a dog. You don't have hundreds of $$ for emergency vet care, etc. Get your life together FIRST, and then think about getting a dog.

Anonymous · Answer

Just ask your mom if you can get a dog cuz you're bored and want a furry friend to do agility with.

*~ATL Braves Baby Girl~* · Answer

Good lord!

Please DO NOT get a dog. You are a careless human being. Addicted to smoking weed? seriously? 

Grow up!

Getting the dog should be the LAST thing you are thinking about. Go to school!

mad_cow! :0) · Answer

1) quite smokin
2) ask ur mom all this stuff coz she seems to have sum experience
3) move...ur obiously not happy there!   
:P

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