I want a dog really badly but my parents sad no. How do I prove them that I am responsible?

Answer 1

Volunteer at a shelter. this will be a great education, and show great responsibility. You may also find a dog to foster at the shelter...keeping one for a few weeks would show how much you are able.
Who knows, you will most likley find your perfest dog there, too.

Answer 2

You have to earn their trust & tell them you're capable of taking care of a dog. A dog is not a toy. You cannot leave it behind or forget about it when you're bored. It is a constant thing - meaning you need to feed it, take it out, play with it etc...everyday. You have to give a little of your time each day to your day even if sometimes the weather isn't so great - like heavy rain or when it's snowing badly outside.

Why don't you read about dogs? Get a book, research any information about getting a dog. With this, you will be informed about what you need to know. And then, you can tell your parents what you learn. Maybe they will be impressed about your new knowledge.

You can also volunteer at a dog day care or humane society. Try walking these dogs and this way, you can get a better idea how you are with dogs. Or if your neighbour has a dog, ask if you can take the dog out for free. This will show your parents that you're interested & that it is not a one time thing...you mean it & you want a dog.

You can take more responsibilities in the house. Help your mother with household chores. Do the dishes, clean your room, other rooms, vaccum, take the garbage out. This shows them that you're responsibile & that you are willing to help them around the house & that you are able to take care of an animal.

Get a summer job...or any job. Earn some money, save it..Don't spend it. Save this money towards the dog you want. Taking care of a dog needs money. You need to buy food, toys, bowls, leash, collar...and go the Vet which cost money...and medicine if you're dog is sick. If you try to earn some money, it will show your parents that you're serious.

You can easily say that you want a dog. But you must really face the consequences & actions that comes to caring for a dog. Your parents said "no" because, I think, they don't see that you're responsible enough or that you're old enough. And they are probably worried that if you get bored with it, they will end up taking care of it...and not you. You must show them that you're responsible enough. You can't slack off. Like I said, a dog is not a toy. It relies on you for everything. Are you ready for this?

Answer 3

Start doing things around the house. Do all your chores that they've given you, do some extra cleaning, keep your room clean. Go to bed early and wake up on time. If you have a job, go to work on time and take your job seriously. Get a plant and keep it alive. Better yet, get a goldfish or something and keep THAT alive. The thing is, you may need to prove yourself over a long period of time. Dogs live for many years, and you need to prove that you won't grow bored with something after a few weeks or months.

Of course, you also need to respect your parents' wishes for why they might not want a dog. Puppies are a LOT of work, between housebreaking, teething, and other training. You can't stay out all night or go away for the weekend, because someone needs to feed it and walk it. Do you have a yard for a dog to play in? Is it fenced in, or would someone need to take it out on a leash every time? Is your house big enough for the type of dog that you want? Remember, they don't stay small forever.

Answer 4

Ask them to let you get an easier pet to start and show them that you can take care of that properly. You could get a rabbit or a guinea pig - they're easy to keep, live in a cage, don't have to be walked or trained.

Dogs require a lot of time, energy and money to take care of properly. If the dog isn't properly trained, it can chew up your house and your stuff. If it's not housebroken, it can ruin your floors and your furniture. Your parents may assume that you'll get bored with the dog when you start playing sports and dating and go away to college. You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments. They don't want to be stuck taking care of a dog for 12 years if you can't handle it.

A good pup can cost $1000 or more. Even "free" dogs cost money to take care of. A crate, books and supplies can cost up to $300. Puppy shots are $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250. If you can't afford to pay for a good dog, maybe you can't afford to maintain one either?

BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

Answer 5

Get a job and earn the money for dog food, etc. Show them that you can do a chore each day (for example do all the family dishes and vacuum every day for 4 months). Keep your room spotless. You might start with something smaller like a fish. If you take great care of the fish and it doesn't die or start to smell bad, then you can go to a hamster or something and eventually maybe to a dog. Show them a plan of how you will train and potty train a dog. Show them a plan of how you will care for it during college. Show them a plan of when you will walk the dog.
Prove you know the dog's needs and will take care of them.
If that doesn't work you will just have to wait until you move out.
I would not let my kids get a dog no matter how responsible they are because i know they poop and pee on the rug and need a lot of attention and aren't accepted in dorms so the kids dump them on you when they go to college. Just go to the pound and help with the dogs there.

Answer 6

That is what happened to me when I was little, but guess what I got a dog after all! Let me tell you what I did:

I had many chores and my mom constantly was having meetings out of town so I watered the flowers for her every single day. Do extra things to make you parents happy and when they're in a good mood constantly remind them. Another thing you should do is put a lot of research into the breed of dog you want and maybe write a report for them to show you that you are prepared. My parents were mainly worried about the puppy interferring with my homework and other activities, so make sure they trust you to always do you work, no matter what.
Good Luck!

Answer 7

You don't. If your parents don't want a dog in their home, wait until you're old enough to move out and get one. Many times, a child will get a dog and take care of it until they move away to college and can't take the dog with them. That leaves your pet home, without you, with your parents who didn't want it in the first place. It's not fair to the dog.
Also, if you don't have a job, that's a lot of money in vet bills and pet supplies that you're parents have to take care of.

Answer 8

do more housework. And be responsible as far as moneywise.
Also watch after your brother or sister. (if you have a younger one).Catch up on your school work and don't stay on the phone or computer all the time.Tell them you'll help pay for the food and vet shots and walk him and train him if necessary.

Answer 9

Ask them for a smaller animal...like a fish and take lots of care of it and then wait and ask your parents again.If you have cores do them as best as you can...basicly suck up o your parents and then say i would like a puppy.if they say no...go to your workroom in your house and research dogs and puppys.find the one you want and get them to come in the room and see how cute it is then slowly persuade them to get one just like it(use your charm).tell your parents that you will take care of it just like the fish you have and that you will do every thing for him/her that you will need...if still no keep at it until you say"ive saved up enough money to pay for half...but i wouldnt go that way if i were you...good luck and hope you get the one you want

Answer 10

take time out of your day to take a 15- minute walk, take 2 specail times a day to be "feeding the dog" and training it. then if they see tht you can take time out of your day for the dog, they might let you have a real dog. Good luck and never give up!