I beg my parents to get a cute puppy for at least 1 year now. How can I convince them still?

Question

Was there a experience with you before. Just want to know. Oh and people who answer, Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

the best thing you can do is ask your parent's why they won't let you have a dog. and let them be honest. listen to them and if it's because they believe you're not responsible enough then prove to them otherwise. do extra things without being asked you know need to be done. ask them if you are old enough to volunteer at your local shelter and there you can learn what it takes to take care of a puppy. it takes a lot of time, energy and money to properly take care of a pup. good luck. and stop begging i'm sure that's not helping. your actions will speak louder than your words.

Answer 2

When I was much younger my dog died and ever since them I've taken up begging my parents for a puppy. More recently it has be as a joke, knowing it wouldn't happen. And for some reason, this Christmas I got a Lhasa apso, who is adorable. I suggest you just leave the matter alone. A puppy is a lot of work and if you are still in school you may have a tough time handling it all. It is not only a commitment for you, but your parents as well and if they don't want to make it nothing good will come of it. Like many other people have said, puppies are expensive. My dog= $500, supplies $400, vet bills so far $100... Until you yourself are financially independent and stable enough to provide a good home and care for a dog give the idea up. Doing certain tasks only to achieve something does not show responsibility. Please make sure you do the best thing for the puppy, not just to make yourself happy =)

Answer 3

Can I ask how old you are?

Puppies are a LOT of work. I got my dog at 10 weeks, and I was literally exhausted for months until he could sleep through and "hold it" through the night. A puppy needs constant attention and a lot of training - both obedience and housetraining. A puppy can never be left alone unsupervised unless it's in a crate. They are also quite expensive when you add up the cost of the dog (even at a shelter it will be around $100; a purebred dog from a breeder could easily be in the thousands), the first vet visits (all puppies need three sets of shots, a rabies shot, and often some worming medicine), the supplies ($100 - $150 for a crate alone, plus collar, leash, food bowls, toys, dog bed), and the ongoing costs (heartworm and flea and tick preventative, food, obedience classes that are usually $50 - $100, etc.). Are you planning on helping pay for it? That's a lot of money to shell out. And that doesn't even factor in the time involvement with housetraining, obedience training, walking and exercising, etc. Also, they don't remain cute puppies for long - and they live for up to 15 years! Where will you be in 15 years, and will you want a dog then?

My guess is your parents are concerned about:

1. Having to care for it.
2. The cost.
3. The time involved in training.
4. The "novelty" of the puppy wearing off quickly.
5. What will happen to it when you leave the house (college can't be more than 5 to 8 or so years off - and most colleges don't allow dogs in the dorms).

If you want a puppy, address each of their concerns in turn. Research breeds, costs, training, etc. thoroughly so you can show them you are serious (rather than just asking - take action). If you are old enough, volunteer at your local humane society or shelter so you get experience with dogs. If you aren't old enough, ask a neighbor or family member if you can "baby-sit" or walk their dog for the experience.

Once they see that you are serious, have considered the time and costs, have taken the initative to get some life experience with dogs, they may reconsider.

Answer 4

Sit down and write out a plan for everything that would be needed to care for the puppy. Be very realistic. Leave nothing out.

For example, who will care for the puppy during the day? Who will pay for the puppy's food? Who will take care of the puppy's poop? Who will pay for the puppy's health care and shots, and who will bring the puppy to the vet? Who will train the puppy? Who will clean up after him in the house? How will you deal with barking or biting?

You will see that your parents will have some of the cost and work.

My sister and I did this, and our parents let us get a puppy, but it was a disaster because the puppy turned out to be defective mentally. We couldn't tell at first. We all agreed to get rid of him after about six months.

We also had a problem with a kitten who was very cute and sweet, but turned out to be crippled when she grew up and died way too young.

After that, we got a one-year old dog who was already trained. My sister had been walking him for his owner, so we knew what he was like. His original owner didn't want him anymore. He was wonderful and lived with us until he died at age 14.

It might be better to get a young grown-up dog from a shelter. The dog will probably already be house-broken, and you can tell much more about a grown-up dog's personality. There are plenty of cute grown-up dogs and they will stay cute. A cute puppy might not be so cute later.

Good luck.

Answer 5

I would stop begging for a "cute puppy". If they have said no for over a year, it's gonna stay that way if you continue what you are doing. Show your parents how grown up you are by taking responsibilties, for everything. Get your chores and homework done without being asked. DO extra stuff aroudn the house. Call around to the local humane soceity and vets offices to see if there is anything you could volunteer doing. Walk the dogs or just go to play with them.

By showing your parents that you can be responsible for taking care of a pet you will increase your chances of getting one.

Also start saving your money so that when you are out of school and in a job where you can afford it you can get that puppy you want so much. BUT you have to be able to afford the dog, plus food and ALL VET bills!

Answer 6

I've been begging my parents for a dog since elementary school (I'm a Sophomore at high school, now), and finally got my new puppy ten days ago on January 1, 2007. Heh, but it doesn't mean it'll take YOU half your life :P But at first, all I wanted was a "cute" one like you said, but after a lot of research over the years (note that I didn't beg EVERY single day of those years *lol), I started to understand why they wouldn't let me have one.

There are a lot of factors to consider. Will there be anybody at home to watch the puppy? Will you take the time to train, wash, and feed him? (let's assume it's a him) Will you wake up at 2 or 4 AM every day to check on him at the beginning after he comes home? There's also the cost to consider -- crate, bowl, daily food, vaccinations, vet checkups, etc... He'd most likely make potty mistakes -- are you willing to clean it up? Don't let cute puppies decieve you :P It's their nature to bite, cry, growl, etc.

Even though I've only had my 9 week old Maltese puppy for ten days, it feels like YEARS. Since my parents pay for everything, they bought me all the supplies I ask that they approved of, but besides that, I did everything else...all the dirty work...and I accept that. A way that parents can approve you a dog is to take responsibility first, such as doing chores. If you don't have any chores like me, you can just help them out without with whatever house work they do daily. As for me, what they wanted me to do was to get straight A's. Because I got at least two B's a year, they saw how hard I worked as school got more challenging and they finally got me one. You don't need to be perfect, but just show them that you try, and that you're dedicated =)

But if you parents permanently say "no" or if they hate dogs, I don't know what else to say =( Just like mine hating cats...they would do anything to avoid me even when I BEG for a cat if I begged. Good luck though! ^__^

Answer 7

My best advise is to leave it alone for a while, there is an old saying "no means no means no". If I would you I would show them how responsible and mature you are by not begging them for awhile and doing all of your chores and even helping out withOUT being asked to. Your parents will remember that you want a dog and one day just like with me way back when I was 14, my mother told me that she was feeling weak and I should ask for a dog, I did and she said yes that I could have one as long as it was a miniature dachshund. She knew that I wanted one but I did't keep pestering them about it and then apparantly thought that I needed one so she broke down and let me have one even though as far as the dog was concerned I was sister, and they were momma and daddy. So good luck and like i said, try laying off for a while and who knows maybe when you least expect it they will decide that you deserve a dog.

Answer 8

Ten years ago my than 11yr old daughter found a little puppy roaming around the neighborhood and brought it home. I told her it could stay with us but she had to look for the owner and as soon as she found them the puppy had to go. Well she looked and looked but no one claimed the puppy. I knew the minute her and her sister named him Shadow we had a new member to our family. Here it is ten years later and he is the best dog I ever had. So as much as I didn't want a dog I am so glad we kept him.

Answer 9

They probably realize you want a cute puppy and not a dog. Cute puppies grow up to be grown dogs that still need love and care. Are you up for that?

Answer 10

what you have to do is keep your room and the house clean and be good ALL THE TIME. Make your parents think your respocible(example when you eat dinner clean up the table and plates without being asked) or if you have another pet always make sure it has water and food and play with that pet. the point is always take care of everything and comvince your parents are responciable