How can I get my parents to let me have a dog ? open this to tell you my whole story. Please Help.?

Question

I had a cooker spaniel, but I knew I was only alloud to keep a small dog like a teacup or miniature toy poodle. So I had to give it away to a nice family were it would have a nice home. Now my Dad won't let me have a 2nd chance Please Help me on WHAT TO DO? My dad is very strict and won't go with anything...:(

Answer 1

First of all, you have to be willing and able to take care of your pet. That is usually a parent's primary concern. Ask yourself the truth if you are really willing and able to do so.

Next, dig up research that shows that childeren and teens become more responsible adults if they have responsibilities, like caring for a pet; or show him an article that explains that your are more likely to have compassion as an adult if you care for another being.

Next, get a houseplant. Prove to him that you can keep that alive for 3 months.

Then approach him with all the evidence and see what happens. Just remember, it is his house too. If he does not want to live with a dog, or has alergies, etc... then there is nothing you can do to change his mind, and he has a right to feel that way.

In such a case, if you still want to help our with animals or have thier companionship, go volunteer to help out at a local shelter. They always need help and you could make some great animal friends there.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Talk with your dad and have a heart-2-heart conversation. There must be some big lug inside that rock hard man. Tell him you made a mistake when you gave that dog away, and now you are more mature and you now feel you are responsible and capable enough to take care of a new animal. Or, if that doesn't work try ask him if there is any slightest, teeniest tiny chance he will allow you to have a dog in the future and what chores, etc. you need to do before you can can show him how reponsible you are to get that dog. Talk to a grandparent or aunt or uncle, etc. that you are very close to and try to talk them into getting a dog. That way you will be able to see it sometimes. Or, you can always start a dog-walking business or visit a local shelter at least this way you get to see some dogs sometime.

Good Luck

-Jade

Answer 3

Find out why your Dad won't let you have a dog.

Dog's are a lot of work. Your Dad is probably convinced that even though you have good intentions on taking care of the dog, he's probably worried about (not that any of this is neccesarily true or not):

1) He ends up taking care of the dog
2) Dog will make a mess
3) Past experience (how well did you take care of the cocker spaniel?)

Dogs (or cats) can be expensive, too. Vets charge a ton of money to take care of pets these days.

Bottom line is that you need to find out why he doesn't want to give you a second chance and what (if anything) you can do to prove to him that you are responsible enough to take care of a dog.

Good luck....

Answer 4

Well until your 18 or out of your dad's house he pretty much rules the rules. So...maybe talk to him about getting a different kind of pet for now and get the dog once you are out on your own. Maybe talk to him to know and understand his reasons for not letting you have a dog right now. I do think Cocker Spaniels are much larger than a toy poodle or tea cup however. So, talk with your dad and see if that can still be an option and if not, ask him what his reasons are and respect that. Good Luck. Hope it all works out.

Answer 5

Go to the shelters together,tell them you want a small dog,something all ready grown,maybe a dog 2 or 3 years old., already potty trained. This dog will be lest of an handful,and you can see what the dog looks like ( It is hard to tell what a puppy will look like ,somehow you think they will stay little forever but they don't ) A Cockier spaniel isn't that big of a dog,. Honestly I think your dad doesn't want a dog ,either big or small a dog is a lot of work,but a older dog is easier than a puppy Good Luck...

Answer 6

You have already ruined the trust your dad had in you by getting a dog that was bigger than what was decided upon. I would say that since your parents felt strongly enough to make you give the dog away rather than to just keep it, then you should just give up on the hope of a dog...at least for now. Give it some time, let your parents cool off a bit and let the thought of a dog diminish. Bring it up next year or later this year at the earliest. Right now, they aren't going to budge, and there isn't anything you can do to change their minds!

Good luck!

Answer 7

A couple questions/comments for you...

-If you were only allowed to have small dogs, how did you end up with a cocker spaniel?
-Did you take care of it, or was it your parents who ended up walking, feeding, cleaning up after the spaniel?
**Answer these questions honestly!!**


I'm guessing that there's something you're not telling, or something your dad isn't telling you. But, if you honestly took 100% care of the spaniel, ask your dad again. Be mature about it, be reasonable, and most important, don't whine! whining is a sure-fire way to make him say no.

Answer 8

I'm thinking that there is more to your story.. Your dad is probably enjoying not having the responsibility of maintaining a dog....shots, dog food, vet care, etc.
You need to realize, that your dad will most likely have to have ALL responsibility of your dog when you go to college, or get married and can't find a place right away that allows pets.
Dogs live 12-16 years, normally, and it is a long responsibility, long after you are grown and on your own.
It is hard to find a happy home for an older dog. Pets are not disposable.

Answer 9

Give it some time and do things around the house to show your dad how responsible you are.

Keep your room clean, do all of your chores and ask you dad if you can have a little extra responsibilty like mowing the lawn or something. suggest to your dad that if you keep the lawn mowed this summer, it would prove how responsible you are and that you'd be willing to follow-through and take care of the dog.

But remember - if you make any promises about stuff you're willing to do - you have to keep those promises! If you break the promise you are showing your dad that you aren't responsible and can't take care of the dog.

Answer 10

The cockier spaniel is a very hyper dog plus the fact that you got a dog that he told you that you couldn't have. See if he would let you have some fish or something really small. If he sees that you are responsible he may let you graduate to a toy wiener dog. They are sooooo cute!!