I hate to say this but you are using up all your brownie points and you might have to give in on the puppy. 🤔🤣😂😎 just saying. You are getting away with a lot more than I ever could with my better half.
It's her mom's new boyfriends dog that he's had for a long time, It's used to there. Also it's an "inside" dog, we tried that once and we both agreed never again 🤷 I'm fine with if she finds a donkey.