2007-02-23 06:59:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
%%%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 , 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..
2007-02-23 07:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to them that you are responsible, if you do not do your chores without them asking you just may get the puppy, but if you do not follow directions when one of your parents ask for you to do it, then maybe it will be hard to get a puppy.
2007-02-23 15:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it really depends on your parents but I just do stuff around the house without being asked too or be overly thoughful. Buttering up really works!!
2007-02-23 15:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by brandy0084 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grow up more and prove yourself responsible first. I can tell you aren't that responsible because we don't need someone posting the same question 4 times. Until you can learn to ask questions properly you don't stand a chance.
We are happy to answer questions but when we see the same question over and over again people don't respond.
2007-02-23 15:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to show ur responcible enough to have one. Do things llike: doing things without having to be reminded, take on more chores, etc. trust me it should work
2007-02-23 15:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by kamakazi.kyle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
act very very very responsible.. and be patient.. and it helps to get a job(if you are old enough), or start babysitting.... And also, make sure you promise them that you will clean up after them, and feed them..
2007-02-23 15:08:43 · answer #6 · answered by PrInCeSs ChElZ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep bugging them and bring them to pet stores.
2007-02-23 15:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by gauthier613 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First find out why they wouldn't get you one.
Then turn it against them.
Basically, be a rebel.
I am joking.
2007-02-23 15:07:56 · answer #8 · answered by Free the monkey in you! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
now all of that depends on your age and responsibility.
2007-02-23 15:13:08 · answer #9 · answered by especialboston 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get one anyway
2007-02-23 15:06:07 · answer #10 · answered by acstevey1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋