how do i convince my parents to let me buy a pet dog?

Question

they just dont like dogs but i love them.what do i do?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, it's your parents' house, your parents' money and your parents' rules - until you have a job and get out on your own. Ask them to let you get an easier pet to start and show them that you can take care of that properly. Maybe they'd let you get a rabbit or a guinea pig - they're not as much fun as a dog, but they're easy to keep, live in a cage, don't have to be walked or trained. You could volunteer at a local shelter - many of them love to have kids that can help walk, feed and socialize the puppies.

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.

If they ever say yes, find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.

Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.

Answer 2

A pet dog is a huge commitment. It becomes a family member and has emotional and financial responsibilities attached to it. Do you know why your parents don't want to get a dog?

Do you know why you want a dog? What is it that having your own dog will do for you? (Maybe all you need is a teddy bear.)

Seriously, stop trying to convince your parents and start working on what you want from having a dog. Spend some time volunteering at an animal shelter or a veterinarian's clinic. After a while, if you're still convinced that you absolutely need to turn your household upside down by getting your own dog, you'll at least have the experience to know how to take care of it. Your parents will also see that you are responsible and can follow through on on a commitment. You might be in a better position at that point to convince them.

Answer 3

Save up some money that you are going to use on the dog. I think owning a dog (depending on the size) can cost around $200 a year. Show them you are preparing for the cost.

You could also write up a plan on how you are going spend time on the dog. Write up a schedule that says what time you will get up to walk it (or play with it if you have a yard).

If you are serious about getting the dog. Take the time to show your parents how serious you are. They just don't want to be the ones paying for it and taking care of it. Prove that they won't have to.

Good luck!

Answer 4

How old are u may i ask? If u are still in primary or seconday, i think u may not have the time to take care of it, as u need to spend most of your time in school.. So your parents have to take care of it; But i assume they also need to go for work? So who will take care of it?
Well the most imporant thing of having a pet is that u must have a proper house and provide good care of it. If u are still young, u will not have the time and resources.. And u may not have the reponsibility also.
Why not try some easier pets to start? Like hamster or fish? When u are old enough and have the time, u can convice your parents that u can take good care of your dog

Answer 5

Two things:
You must be old enough and you must be wealthy. Otherwise it's only a burden to buy a dog. If you're above 13, and you're parents are ready to spend 1000's of dollars on buying a new dog (and everything it needs) - then u should have no problem getting a dog. Otherwise - it's only a waste of time and money (to have a dog).

Answer 6

I would start with something smaller like a mouse or hamster and prove that you're responsible enough to care for an animal. After a while, they should see that you are able to care for an animal, and they will let you get a dog. I recommend a Boston terrier or a pug. They are great breeds of dogs and pretty easy to care for.

Answer 7

Show them in all ways possible that you are mature & responsible enough to care for the dog.

Bringing a pet into your life is a lifetime committment, the lifetime of the animal, possibly 15 - 18 yrs. Are you that committed?

Answer 8

Demonstrate your are responsible in all other areas of your life (e.g., keeping your room clean, doing the dishes, make good grades, and any other chores required of you).
Demonstrate you have the time to take care of the dog (e.g., walking, cleaning up after messes etc)
Demonstrate you have the knowledge to train your new pet.
Indicate you have the $$ required for licensing, shots, toys, and food, and any property damage which may occur.
Good luck!

Answer 9

Buy a dog that is easy to take care of. Tell your parents that you will take care of YOUR dog. Example: feed the dog, groom it, clean it's messes, walk the dog, ect.. Maybe your parents will agree to that! GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Answer 10

Show them that u can be responsible so that u can take care of the dog.