what do you do when you love dogs but your dad won't let you get one?

Question

i had one once for my b-day and he died on Christmas i had to clean up everything and now i miss him sooooooo much and all my family accept my dad and i am 11 years old! maybe the question should be if i get a dog how will i train him to not destroy everything!

i had one once for my b-day and he died on Christmas i had to clean up everything and now i miss him sooooooo much and all my family accept my dad and i am 11 years old! maybe the question should be if i get a dog how will i train him to not destroy everything!
and i have tried nintendo ,helping at a shelter even writing a list of what i would do to pick up after it:.(..

Answer 1

volunteer to work for an animal shelter or a kennel

Answer 2

First off, I am very sorry for your loss.
It is hard to have a pet die.
Especially at your age.
He was your best friend who loved you unconditionally and even when your mom and dad did not seem to understand, he did.
It is hard to find out about life and death at such a tender age.
As for what can you do?
Maybe you can join 4-H, I know they have a "horseless horse" program for kids who want horses, they might have something like that for dogs.
As for helping out at a shelter, that may be good too.
You mentioned that you have tried it, but for how long?
Just hit or miss once in a while isn't going to do it.
When you do it that way it is more about filling in the void missing in you.
That won't work.
If you go only when you are sad, you will be looking for a replacement feeling.
You won't find it, and it will make you feel worse.
No dog will make you feel excactly like your last dog did.
Don't worry, that does not mean that no dog will make you feel again.
When you go to help out at a shelter (or a dog kennel - or the vet's office if they do kenneling) it is about healing.
Healing the hole in your heart and helping to heal those animals who are feeling lost and alone in the world.
In exchange for a little bit of love and caring the hole in your heart will slowly start to mend.
As for your dad, you don't know all of the reasons that he does not want to get another dog.
Chances are he is telling you the reasons that he thinks you will understand.
Grown ups don't always understand that to know the whole reason is better than part of it, and that kids can understand more that we realize sometimes.
It could be that he is not comfortable because of something that happened to him when he was small, it could be that it really isn't in the family budget and he does not want you to worry about money. Or it could be that he is one of those people who like dogs well enough but just not enough to live with them.
You might want to sit down with him and talk to him at a time when neither of you are feeling (read this as arguing) strong emotions about it.
And when you are not rushing out of the house to get some place.
You could just say - Dad - is there something more you can tell me about this to help me understand?
You could even say - someone on the computer said that some of these might be reasons (then talk about what I listed above).
In the end - you may get a dog, you may not.
He is your father and you need to respect his decision.
But - either way, in the end you will probably be closer to your dad.
Good luck, I'll be thinking of you.

Answer 3

Maybe you should consider a dog that is a little older, and already trained. There are a great deal of wonderful dogs that have had to be surrendered by their owners to your local animal shelter or humane society. Check out rescue groups where animals are fostered, or live with someone until a new home is found for them. I do this for a local rescue group, and I can tell you all about the dog before you take it into your home - including how well they are trained. If after presenting that to dad, the answer is still no, see if you can volunteer at your local humane society, maybe walk the dogs or brush them, or simply play with them. At your age, you'd probably have to have your parents permission, but it would be another alternative to express your love of dogs.

Answer 4

I agree with one of the previous answers. Volunteer at human society. This will help you learn about dogs, how to train and care for them much better. It will give you a chance to be around dogs and other animals in the mean time. Which mostly likely at the right time prove to your father you are serious about the care of these animals and will hopefully allow you to have one once again. Then adopt one from the human society.

Answer 5

Try asking your dad why he doesn't want a dog in the house. Perhaps it's because he doesn't like big dogs, or the mess they make. Smaller dogs tend to be easier to train and housebreak, and its harder for them to make a big mess. Try a smaller dog this time, convince your dad about the perks of a smaller dog. Show your dedication by borrowing books from the library about dog care and reading them, showing them to your dad as well!

Good luck with everything, my dad loves my dog now, even though he didn't like her at first. Hope that helps!

Answer 6

I think I know why your father doesn't let you : because it take hard work taking responsibility to take care of a dog. And lots of money too. Because it takes proper care of your own dog.

Answer 7

If you are 11 yrs old....why are you on Yahoo Answers?

Anyways, take him to Petco.....they train.

Answer 8

If you can talk him into it, don't get a puppy. Get an older dog, they house break a little faster then a puppy.

Answer 9

If your Dad says no, then that's the end of that.

Answer 10

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