How do you get your parents to let you get a dog???

Question

They say no every single time i ask them

Answer 1

In short, you need to show them that you are responsible enough to care for the dog. Your parents probably say no because they don't want the hassle of taking care of it after you lose interest. There are several ways you can do this, but here are my best three ideas.

1. Show them you can do the job by volunteering to pet-sit or even just help take care of dogs (or cats) in your neighborhood. Ask an adult neighbor that you know if they need you to help walk, groom or feed their pet (preferably dog) or even play with it. Volunteer consistently, do a good job, and make sure that the word gets back to your parents some how. Then ask them again.

2. Start out with a less time-consuming pet and take good care of it. If you get a hampster or maybe a small mouse, and religiously feed, water, play with it and keep it's cage clean, your parents might think you're ready for the next step.

3. Research the issue. Go to your library and check out several books on dog breeds and dog care. Find out what the best breeds for families are and if there are any special concerns. You might also want to read up on puppy care and training to show that you are seriously ready to handle the responsibility.

If these things don't work, then your parents might have another reason for not wanting a dog, such as allergies or maybe they just don't like dogs. I wish you good luck!

Answer 2

I asked my parents since I was 9. I finally got one. I'm 23 and married. ;)

I wrote an answer to a similar question already, I'm just going to copy and paste it here.

When I was young (through high school) the best way I could convince my parents of anything was to write them a persuasive paper on why I should have it. This would convince them that I had done my research and really knew what I was getting in to. To this day, I don't make a major decision without really researching it.

If you decide to do this (or, if you don't want to do a paper (though that's more impressive) just have this conversation with your parents) make sure that you really have done your research and know what you're talking about. Answer atleast these questions, and think of any others that may come up: How much will a dog cost? How will I help pay for it? What breed of dog will I get? What is that dog's temperament? What health problems are associated with that breed, and how can I help avoid them? How big will that dog get? What pros and cons are associated with each gender, and which will I choose? How much exercise will he need? Grooming? Food? Toys? What kind of food? Who will groom him? What kind of toys will I buy? What will I do if [fill in the blank..."I get sick"..."we go on vacation"...etc]? How will I train the puppy? How fast will he grow? How many shots does he need in the first year? The rest of his life? How many checkups? Who will brush his teeth, bathe him, walk him, and exercise him? In what manner will all these things be done? If your parents have other concerns (shedding, housetraining, etc) how will you address each of those?

To get the answers, I would check Google (don't take just a single site's word for anything) as well as taking to breeders, vets, and trainers. If you can answer all those questions (and more!) your parents should be convinced that you are mature and responsible enough to handle such a large commitment. If they still won't let you, then you can rest easy knowing that it's because of something truly on their part, and, though it may be a while, you will really enjoy getting a dog when you move out. If this sounds like way too much work for you, please don't get a dog. Think about asking for a hamster, or a goldfish.

Good luck! :)

Answer 3

If I ever wanted an animal when I was little I found a cute little stray mutt puppy and brought it home with me without asking. My parents couldn't say no. Or if you have a fenced in back yard you can just put the dog in the back yard and leave him there and say you don't know where he came from. If you take really good care of it and show them you are responsible then by the time they try to get rid of it you will be too attached they will have to let you keep it.

Answer 4

try showing your parents that you can be responsible...here's an idea..you could always tell them that you will sign a contract and that would prove to them that you are very serious about getting a dog..Just sit down with them and tell them that you would sign a contract...Also have them put into the contract that you will take care of the dog and always make sure that it has everything that it needs...I hope that this helps you somewhat..best of luck to you

Answer 5

If you are willing to take responsibility for the dogs needs, such as walking it everyday, bathing it, feeding it, taking it to the vet when needed, tell them that you are aware of these needs and you are willing to provide them. Try.

Answer 6

be good and leave them alone for a little while and get good grades and think up of enough reasons to have one and then tell them the reasons and ask!

Answer 7

tell them you want a new baby brother or sister. I think they'll go for the dog instead...