how do i convince my parents to let me get a puppy?

Question

i've always wanted a cocker spaniel puppy and so has my mom. how do i convince her to let me get a puppy. i used to have a golden retriever that died.

i've always wanted a cocker spaniel puppy and so has my mom. how do i convince her to let me get a puppy. my family used to have a golden retriever that died of old age so we aren't new to dogs.

Answer 1

I've tried for years, but here's what I think you should do. Show your parents how responsible you are. Help out around the house. Do chores. And make good grades at school. Once you have done all these, ask your family for a meeting. Point out everything you have done and tell them that you are ready and responsible enough to have another dog. If they said they will think about it, leave the subject alone and don't bother them about it. If they still have not given you a dog and you're birthday is coming up, put that on the list. Or Christmas... (Don't Forget to tell your parents why a cocker spaniel is good for you and make sure the dog fits your lifestyle. Don't just tell them the good things about a cocker, but also the bad things. But don't just stick to one breed, try other breeds or even mixed-breeds) I hope this works! Good Luck!

Answer 2

You don't. It's as simple as that. Puppies are a lot of work, and since your parents will be caring and paying for it and it's care-what they say is final, there is no need to convince them to get something they don't want. Get a job and save money. When you're old enough, move out and get into a place that allows dogs. Then you can get a puppy or dog. Owning a dog is expensive, owning a puppy is even more expensive and requires a lot of time. Something a minor that is going to school cannot give. Not trying to be rude, but it would be best to hold off to get a dog. Wait until you're really ready, there will always be puppies/dogs in need of homes-no need to rush into it. If you want contact with dogs-volunteer at your local shelter and/or walk neighborhood dogs.

Answer 3

The decision must unanimous Who feeds, who walks, who takes the dog to the vet, who bathes and grooms. Think about these as responsibility of pet ownership, are you able to fulfil these functions? Or do you need a little help? Don't get caught up about the things in life you WANT.

Answer 4

Your parents will see u for how responsible you r around the house. U cant just start doing good because as a parent i know they r only doin it to get a dog.U need to prove your self over time.

Answer 5

well do relly good in school if you have bad grades pull them up try nnot to get in fights or aguments with them,then one day at the dinner table tell them that you have been working really hard and would like to get a puppy

Answer 6

Your parents are financially responsible for everything when you are a minor. If they felt you were responsible enough and that the can financially handle another pet. I am sure they would consider your needs.

Answer 7

COCKER SPANIELS ARE GREAT SMALL DOGS. WHAT ARE YOUR MOMS REASONS FOR NOT GETTING ONE? IF SHE REALLY WANTS ONE, WHY DO YOU HAVE TO CONVINCE HER?

Answer 8

look at her with your puppy eyes and say pleaseeee.... and if that doesn't work go put your head on the wall and say "if you really really don't want to have a little bitsy puppy we really really don't not to, but....... i really really really really want a little tiny puppythat will love me i've always wanted to feel something like love.... it will work try it.

Answer 9

help out around the house to prove your responsible. plan EVERYTHING: where the puppy sleeps, eats, where it is during the day, when will you feed it, who will feed it, who will walk it, when will you walk it, where will you walk it, EVERYTHING! that's what Im currently doing to get a lab. =] it's working.... ;]

Answer 10

Go out and buy one and bring it home. That's what I do and it always works b/c they are so cute that they cant say no :)