I really want a puppy for christmas how do I convince my parents??

Answer 1

%%%First of all check out three books from the library about dogs and dog training. When talking with your parents, just bring up casually something that you just learned from the books.

%%%Ask them if you can volunteer at your local shelter to help dogs, and learn more. (most shelters have a petting room, or a dog walking program, and need volunteers to just give animals attention)

%%%Study the books about choosing the right breed for your family, and comment on this often to them.

%%%Ask if you can give a dog from the shelter foster care for a week to see how a dogs fits in your family

%%%Do ALL chores as soon as asked

%%% Keep your room clean, and show that you are growing up and accepting responsibility

Then, if your parents don't allow you a dog, you need to realize that it is THEIR choice..They will be the ones ultimately and legally responsible for your pet..dogs live to be about 15 years old, with good nutrition..so your parents will have to face caring for the dog in its old age, if you are off to college or marry a serviceman, or live in a large city where you can't have a pet..
It costs at least $450 per year to keep a dog, for shots, worming, food, plus any emergency vet care...It is your parent's carpet to be ruined, furniture to be chewed, vacations to consider boarding, obedience classes to drive you and doggy to, sleepless nights to put up with....
Dogs are a whole LOT of problems and responsibility! If you get a medium to large dog, your parent's insurance rates will go up..

So, if they still say 'NO' you need to be mature and thoughtful enough to accept it...and to know they aren't refusing just out of meaness..

Answer 2

Christmas is the WORST time to shop for a dog. If you wish to sound mature, ask them if a dog will also be your Christmas gift, and wait till the summer season to acquire it. That method you'll be able to be house for the period of the holiday and will watch and educate your new addition. Better but, ask for a puppy alternatively than a dog. Did you possibly remember your moms and dads do not wish the monetary burden of one more puppy, do not wish the mess of one more puppy, or possibly they have not fully moved on from the dying of the prior one? Also, some thing your moms and dads say is going... If they are saying no, wait till your older and purchase your possess.

Answer 3

Responsibility: It is like a two year old kid and you are the alpha dog. (head dog, then there is omega next in line) Training: Read up on good dog training articles, get familiar with them like second nature because some of the things they suggest is wierd but it is also steps to keep you alpha. Wierd meaning that Nnnnaaaahhh growl lets the dog know you are in command. One book I would get is Dog Talk. With a dog it is repeat for a while to get the command in its brain. I had a puppy for my first real dog and trained it for like 12 to whenever weeks to scratch on door when wanted out...That meant taking dog to door at intervals and gently picking up paw and making scratch on door then saying out and taking the dog out on leash; rewarding it verbally then back in...You will be training for at least a year...sit, come, heel, sit stay, sit paw...The more you train, spend time etc. the more the puppy will fit in your family (the pack)...
Are you really ready? Parents object because they are the ones who pick up the training once you are not there. I never crated a dog because the two dogs I have had have been home with me and if I did leave either someone else was comming in a reasonable time or at home. Make the training easy on your parents that way they can support you doing training; I would get a spiral notebook, (small one) and in the back mark times parents had to take care of the dog...You want to bond with the dog which means taking care of it...
Vet visits costs time and money...Puppies need area to run in and laws are comming out about leashing a dog for long periods of time. A dog needs walked for socialization training...Our dog sleeps with us..Are you going to crate it, give it own sleeping area, or sleep with you? Good Luck...Persistance pays in the end...

Answer 4

Well first of all you will have to get all information on raising and caring for a pet.Bring what you've learned up in a confersation,and tell them that you believe you can tend to a pet on your own and show them you can be a responsible dog owner.It takes many hours of work to own a pet and is a big responsibility,and if you think you can do this,then tell them you want a pet for your christmas,but if they say no,then respect their wishes ,as they know best.

Answer 5

honey, i dont know how old you are, but i dont think you realize how much effort, patience, training, time from your day and night, and love you have to give up for a dog. it's kinda like raising a kid...almost. i would not allow a child to own a puppy just because they THINK they are responsible. you have to prove it to me.

what i suggest to you is that you begin to collect information about dogs: breeds, training, feeding, medical issues, etc. READ! READ! READ about dogs.

i also suggest that you have a good paying job. what will you do when your dog has to go to the vet, and he will. right away, you'll have to get him shots, and spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted puppies. you'll have to provide a good-quality food. you should get his teeth cleaned. you will have to prevent fleas, ticks and heartworms. this all costs $$$. and vets are not cheap!!

please consider all these factors before you decide you're ready to be a responsible pet owner.

good luck

Answer 6

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As a rescuer of animals, I understand them saying know to you. Most of the animals that come into our rescue are owner turn in, the number one reason is child lost interest in the pet, followed closely by I got it for my child and they where not taking care of it, and I did not want to take care of it either.

If you really want a pet, you need to show that you are becoming responsible. Do things with out having to be asked, also ask if you can help out, cooking cleaning dishes or mow the lawn or rake leaves, for a week or so. If you have a low grade in a subject work to bring it, up. Do not bring up wanting a pet. Then after that ask if there are ways you can help out around the home, trash, dished sweep or mop, ask for chores. If you show that, you are becoming more responsible you may not be over looked the next time you ask.
As a rescuer of animals, I understand them saying know to you. Most of the animals that come into our rescue are owner turn in, the number one reason is child lost interest in the pet, followed closely by I got it for my child and they where not taking care of it, and I did not want to take care of it either.

If you really want a pet, you need to show that you are becoming responsible. Do things with out having to be asked, also ask if you can help out, cooking cleaning dishes or mow the lawn or rake leaves, for a week or so. If you have a low grade in a subject work to bring it, up. Do not bring up wanting a pet. Then after that ask if there are ways you can help out around the home, trash, dished sweep or mop, ask for chores. If you show that, you are becoming more responsible you may not be over looked the next time you ask.

Another reason she may be saying no to you, is the sad fact is once a puppy or kitten is past its cuteness; or a pet displays behaviors we do not know how to deal with, many pets are discarded like old newspapers. On average 100,000 cats and dogs and puppies are listed on www.petfinder.com, daily. The National Council reports it on Pet Population Study and Policy, from the 5000 or so US agencies who responded to the survey, that over 2 million dogs enter shelters annually. Of those 27% are relinquished by owners, 42% are turned in by animal control, 31 by other sources, of these dogs, 56% are euthanized.

Answer 7

by making sure you do all your chores to show u can be responsable

Answer 8

I want one too........