How do I convince my landlord to let me get a dog?

My whole family would really like to have a pet dog, but our landlord refuses to let us get one, as he thinks it will destroy the house. Whatis the be

My whole family would really like to have a pet dog, but our landlord refuses to let us get one, as he thinks it will destroy the house. Whatis the best way to politely convince him to allow us to buy a dog?

or:My whole family would really like to have a pet dog, but our landlord refuses to let us get one, as he thinks it will destroy the house. Whatis the best way to politely convince him to allow us to buy a dog?

or:Offer to alter the rental contract/agreement to include a clause stating you will pay for any damage caused by a pet. Run it by a lawyer as well and see if that changes his/her mind.

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