How do I ask my parents to buy me a Chihuahua puppy?

Answer 1

Chihuahua puppies can be extremely expensive. If you ask your parents if you can buy one for yourself, it will let them know how muck it means to you AND that you are willing to take the responsibility seriously enough to work that hard to earn one.

Answer 2

Why do you want a Chihuahua? Because some celebrity carries one around? Some people like to dress their dogs up or carry them in handbags. It doesn't hurt the dogs, but most people will think you're a flake. You should really have a better reason than wanting an ornament to show off before you get a dog.

Quality dogs are expensive to buy and take care of. A pup can cost $1000 or more. Puppy shots are another $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250. That's a lot of money for your family to spend on something that you may get bored with when you start playing sports and dating. They live 14-17 years. What if you go away to college? You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments. Your parents may not want to be stuck taking care of a dog for a long, long time if you can't handle it.

Dogs are terrific companions but they require training and discipline and exercise. You can't hang out and party all night with your friends, because you have to take the dog out every six hours - the smaller the dog, the more often they have to go out.

Chihuahuas can be great dogs, but they can also be yappy, nippy, dominant little horrors that never get housebroken. You need to let them walk on all fours and train them just like a "real" dog.

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. years if you can't handle it.

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 3

Well, first off... DON'T beg. It just shows them that you are immature (which I am sure you are NOT). Do some chores around the house, help out without being asked, just really show them that you're responsible. Do this for a month. They need to know you're not just going to do it for a week to get the dog. (And make sure you CONTINUE to do the chores and helping out. A dog is a LONG commitment, you will have the dog for the rest of it's life. You need to make sure it stays happy and healthy throughout that time.)

Showing them this will PROVE that you are responsible. When you have done this, ask them in a mature, responsible manner. Something like, "I have been wanting a dog for a really long time, and I think the breed Chihuahua really fits my lifestyle. I promise to walk, feed, take it out for potty (whatever else you would do) and anything else you would like me to take care of. I will give it all of the time, attention, and love it needs. This is something I really want, so I'd really like it if you'd consider it. Thanks." That is the mature thing to say. If they say no, DON'T BEG AND BEG. Leave it for a couple of years, show them how responsible you are still going to be EVEN THOUGH THEY SAID NO. That will prove you are devoted. Then bring it up again.

Wow, I can ramble, lol. This WILL WORK. Good luck with getting Chihuahua puppy!

Answer 4

Honey, a Chihuahua is not a thing. It is a little living creature with wants, emotions, mistakes, personality and attitudes. It is very much like having a baby.

If your parents decide they want to have a Chihuahua baby as well as you, then it will seem like your dream has come true until it is time for you to go out and make a life of your own. Then the Chihuahua will still have a home to be comfortable and safe in.

If your parents do not want a Chihuahua baby, then it would be better for you to wait until you can provide a safe and permanent home for one by yourself.

And if you can't tell, I love Chihuahua's myself. I have 3. They are all getting old now and need a lot of medical care. That should be something else for you to think about.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Explain to them how responsible you are, how you have saved part of the cost for the puppy (25-50%), and that you are committed to walking the dog three times a day starting at 5 or 6am. You should also tell them you will use part of your allowance to buy dog food, treats, and toys for the puppy. Tell them you will take time from your afterschool free time every day to play with the puppy and take him/her on healthy walks.

The puppy will need attention all day long, even when you are in school. Perhaps ONE of your parents is already interested in having a dog? If someone works at home and wants a dog, this is a good situation. A puppy needs LOTS of attention. You should not get a dog and leave it at home alone all day.

Its not all play, its a lot of work also. Do some more research about taking care of a puppy. Tell them you are aware of all of this, write up a contract that includes your responsibilities and give it to them signed.

Answer 6

Very carefully.
First get some answers from your parents as to what types of animals they had when they were children. Then you might want to get a hold of a good dog book with lots of pictures in it and ask each parent which would be the best kind of dog to have. Make sure you point out the Chihuahua and mention different things... like they don't shed like other dogs.... that they are small and don't eat much... that they are easy to train... I think you see what I'm talking about. Know the background of the dog.
If you get one parent to agree with you ask them to help you get the other parent convince as you would like to have one.
This is kind of sneaky but it should work.

Answer 7

I have a Chihuahua - not the dog for everyone!!!

Since you sound like a minor - your parents will be responsible, ultimately, for this dog. They can be hard to housebreak, in my opinion they are not for first time dog owners, they are not a fashion accessory.

Yes they are little - but they usually don't do well with children - if you are young, or you have younger brothers and sisters - not appropriate!!!! Mine hates strangers - loves his immediate family members, but that is it. I am not saying they are all like this - but I got mine as an adult - and it has been a challenge (but he is worth it - love him)!!

Make sure you and your parents know what they are getting into...the dog will only suffer otherwise.

Answer 8

Showing that you're able and willing to help out around the house is a good first step. You also need to get some books on owning a dog. Write up a proposal, and include things like the cost of the dog, the cost of food, grooming, pet supplies and medical costs. Come up with ideas on how you would be willing to help pay these expenses. Good luck.

Answer 9

As for a Chihuahua and explain to them how you are going to take care of it. They will probably want to see responsibility taken if they are going to fork over the money for a pure breed.

Answer 10

Try to convince your parents try to get a cheap Chihuahua. And have responsibility,love,and care so your parents let you have a dog. Here's 2 websites of buying a dog http://petfinder.com or http://nextdaypets.com Remember give attention to your dog.