Dog-owning?

Question

My little brother wants a dog, but my dad says that it's not the money that's the issue but the taking care of. He believes the novelty will soon wear off and that there isn't enough space, although we have a good-sized garden. He also believes my little brother won't clean up the mess

Answer 1

Getting a dog is like getting another child and you have to understand it as that much of a responsibility. Dogs not only need food and an outdoor place, they need constant love and affection. And you have to be prepared to give that dog car and attention until they are old. Unless your brother understands what a huge responsibility this is, your dad is right.

Answer 2

No dog should be brought into any kind of household, not until the following factors are all agreed upon.

1. It must be a family decision, each and every member in the
household must agree to have a dog so that they are all
fully aware of teh responsibilities and prepared to share
the care.

2. There must be a relistic understanding of duties involved
with having a dog. Dogs cost money! They need to be fed,
have proper and clean bedding, training and their health
needs to be addressed. They need to have their vaccinations
yearly booster and i personally wish each and every dog owner
were made to microchip their dogs as well. When dogs take ill
there should be money available for vet and treatment. Better
option is of course pet insurance.
3. Dogs need to be exercised daily, twice a day and this goes
even though thw eather might not be the best, your little
brother would rather watch something on TV etc.
4 Dogs are living creatures who love you unconditionally. They
need to know their love is returned in some ways as if not
they will pine and seek attention (Bad attention if needed)

As long as your father objects to having a dog, it seems to me as your family should wait, this in the best inretes of the dog and your little brother's as well. I've seen dogs being brought to the
refuge by parents while their children are at schol because they never wanted a dog in a first place. Imagine how your little brother would feel if this happened? He would be heartbroken.

Your father is also right! The novelty might wear off which indicates that your brother's wish to have a dog may not be too sound (He isn't aware of the daily reality/dutie of having a dog.

Best wishes

Answer 3

If space is a problem, get a small dog. Many small dogs can stay in pretty good shape just running around a house and small yard.

I personally would not sell a puppy to a home where it's the kids dog and the kids responsibility to care for it. Kids will be kids and the adults have to be willing to be ultimately responsible for the dogs care.

I don't know how old your brother is, but maybe he could volunteer at your local shelter or get invoved with 4H and borrow a neighbors dog to work with. That way he could spend time with dogs without owning one. Maybe your parents would eventually realize he is serious if he does it for awhile.

Answer 4

its not advisable to get a dog for children unless the adults want a dog too as the novelty will wear off,i say that about all animals even the little ones like rabbits and hamsters,its not fair on the animal they will receive less attention when the novelty has worn off and in extreme circumstances they will get re homed a few times which is unsettling for the animal, a pet is for life!!

Answer 5

your brother needs to show he's serious about getting a dog. Plus it has to be a whole family decision. Get him to volounteer at a rescue centre for a while, get to know what its really like to have a dog. He will see what happens if someone gets a dog and the novelty wears off. If you can't get to a shelter, it may be worthwhile offering to look after a friends dog for a while, to see what it would be like with a dog in the house. Your brother should be in charge of feeding walking grooming and poop picking. If he still wants his own dog after that, then why not?

Answer 6

Having a dog is a huge responsibility. I don't blame your Dad. It sounds like he's got his hands full with you and your little brother. Your little brother probably won't clean up the mess. I'm still the one that cleans out the litter box and my son is 21 now.

Answer 7

maybe you should ask a relative or friend that owns a dog to let you borrow him for a week or so and leave it up to your brother to take care of him. then your dad will see how well he takes care of him. you might want to do this for 2-3 months for 1-2 weeks a month.don't base ypur answer on the first or second week, base it on all the weeks, make sure the dog owner gets to see his dog at least every-other-day to prevent seperation anxiaty.before you foster the dog tell your brother to read some info about dogs.so he will have more knoledge on the dog.

if you do get a dog please get him/her from your near bye shelter.and if you don't please get him/her neutered.remeber to keep him/her vaccinated and plenty of water!!


HOPE THIS HELPS!!

Answer 8

do not believe in getting kids animals of any kind,unless parents r prepared they luk after it and kids help,kids do not understand the needs off animals,its a novelty and they soon get fed up.

Answer 9

You also got the pet smells,maulting,walks in the horrid weather,can't go out for long if you have to leave it at home,no adventure hols or hols abroad. He's right there is alot more to it

Answer 10

take him to a refuge home for dogs, he can help out there first if you have one near you, this would be good for him it would give him an idea how much time a dog need of it's owners