Results: Dad writes ingenious contract for kids to sign before they can get a dog
Published on 07/30/2016
Family dog contract drafted by reluctant dad!!!
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According to one dad, there is a draw up a contract, and you can even forego the pricey lawyer fee. All you need is a bit ingenuity. Is this the first time you are reading this Dad's dog contract for his kids?
Yes
74%
1459 votes
No
9%
179 votes
Undecided
4%
79 votes
Not Applicable
12%
242 votes
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What is your favorite part of this dad's written contract (I copied the contract as written by the dad, so forego the typos....they are not mine)? Dad never has to pick up dog poop. Ever. The dog's poop is picked up at least 3x per week bu children to Dad's satisfaction.
30%
590 votes
The dog is well-trained to poop in the side yard (rocks against Barbara's fence). All family members agree that dog poop does not belong/will not be tolerated on either the front or rear lawn.
11%
221 votes
The dog is very small. Target weight 10 pounds <----(scratch that) 15.
7%
132 votes
The dog does not shed. At all.
8%
155 votes
The dog does not slobber or have a runny nose. All parties agree that those kind of dogs are gross.
9%
185 votes
The dog does not scratch the floor. Dad does not care how this is prevented - clip nails closely, walking boots, surgically remove feet, ect. All parties agree that the dog may not scratch the floor.
9%
176 votes
Dad never has to give the dog a bath. Also, if Dad decides the dog smell, a kid gives the dog a bath within 24 hours.
11%
219 votes
If the dog makes any sort of mess inside the house and new-age cleaning treatments prove ineffective, harmful chemicals will be allowed in an effort to eliminate stains and/or odors.
8%
150 votes
Dad has unrestricted veto power over the dog's name.
8%
157 votes
The dog does not receive organic, gourmet or special diet dog food. All parties agree that plain old dog food is fine.
9%
169 votes
The dog is never referred to as a child or sibling. All parties agree that the dog is a dog.
9%
174 votes
The dog is not included by name on the family Christmas card. Also, if there is a picture of the dog on the Christmas card, it shall merely be incidental-i.e., the dog will not be the primary subject of a photo.
7%
143 votes
The kids promise to never fall out of love with the dog or get bored of it. All parties agree that the dog is primarily the kids' responsibility for its entire life.
24%
470 votes
N/A
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636 votes
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From question #2 were there parts of the contract that you disliked? Please free to post your opinions in the comment section for this particular question. Yes
22%
437 votes
No
36%
707 votes
Undecided
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271 votes
Not Applicable
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544 votes
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John Stone, the dad who posted a picture of the binding document on Reddit, made sure his back was completely covered with each and every stipulation. He kicks off with perhaps the most important clause, "Dad never has to pick up dog poop. Ever." But there are other crucial bases covered too. The dog can't have a "gross" runny nose, the dog must be bathed by the children within 24 hours of the dad deciding the dog smells. And he even had the power of veto over the dog's name (which turned out to be Kershaw, in case you were wondering). Two part question: Do you think this was a clever contract written by John Stone? Also, do you like the name Kershaw for the dog? Yes - the dog contract was cleverly written.
41%
807 votes
Yes - I like the name Kershaw for the dog.
20%
400 votes
No - I did not care for the dog contract.
17%
325 votes
No - I do not like the name Kershaw for the dog.
21%
412 votes
N/A
26%
509 votes
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