My parents say I won't take care of a dog. But I know I will. What should I do to convince them? Help!
2007-07-23 04:23:52 · 21 answers · asked by Holly H 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My parents say I won't take care of a dog. But I know I will. What should I do to convince them? Help! P.S.-I can't get a dog if my parents don't give in. I need them to cave.
2007-07-23 04:32:05 · update #1
Try to show that you're more responsible. Help more around the house. Be more organised, show punctuality and if you have younger sibblings, spend more time with them.
Now the thing is, often parents use excuses such as these when they just don't want a dog at all. You know, just to take the blame off them. I would still advise you to do what I proposed in the first paragraph, but I wouldn't get too much fixated on wanting to have a dog.
2007-07-23 04:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A dog is a long term commitment - maybe your parents just don't want a dog around. If the novelty ever wears off, and you get a bit bored with it, they know they'll be the ones to look after it. And as far as feeding the dog & providing veterinary care, I assume your parents will be the ones to pay for it all, as well as the initial cost of purchasing the dog. It's not really fair for you to demand what you want when it will effect the whole family. Even though it might be your dog, it will still be something the whole family will need to be involved in as far as training, playing, and socialising with it. Perhaps a different pet would be more acceptable to your parents. You can always have a dog once you've left home later on.
2007-07-23 11:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by MJF 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well join the club! My parents dont let me get a dog either. But my friend did get a dog and this is how she convinced her parents. She told them that every single day she was going to care for it. Then she read a book all about dogs and showed them that she can really really take care of a dog. Everytime a puppy or a dog came buy she would say it was cute. Maybe it would help if you do the same thing too and then maybe your parents might by you one!!!
Hopes this helps !!!!âº
2007-07-23 11:39:14 · answer #3 · answered by Marta Rodriguez 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your parents don't want to take care of the dog, then you shouldn't take one. Let's face it, you can't drive the dog to the vet or trainer, you can't arrange what will happen when you go away on holidays or when you will be studying out of town, you won't be cleaning the whole house from hair, you can't afford to pay for extra medical bills, you can't take the dog for walks at midnight or at 6 in the morning. Getting a dog under these circumstances means that the dog will end up unwanted and uncared for. Don't condemn the dog for your own temporary pleasure. Just wait till you have your own house, and then you can get a dog and along with it all the trouble.
2007-07-23 11:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try being very responsible -- do your chores without having to be asked, take care of yourself, be grown up. And of course, don't ever stop. Once you show you can take care of yourself and tend to your responsibilities without having to be asked, it will show your parents that perhaps you might be able to care for a pet.
You may also want to volunteer at a local pet shelter. There, you will see what it is really like to care for pets. Of course, I'm assuming you only want one dog, and the shelter unfortunately has many. But it will give you an idea of the responsibility it takes to take care of a pet.
If you find yourself constantly going out and about with friends, you will need to re-think how you spend your time after school and on weekends. You will need to be home to take care of the dog - walks, food, water, amusement, etc. So you may want to think about getting a pet. Going to volunteer at a shelter will give you a feel for what it's like to have a dog.
Good luck.
2007-07-23 11:53:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try helping around the house a little more and research. Look for a breed. This tells your parents that you are serious about it. Your parents will think you really want a dog with all the research you will be doing.
2007-07-23 12:46:47 · answer #6 · answered by JustJenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research everything you will need to know...
How old is the dog you want to get?
What breed is it?
Will the dog be good with other animals...or kids?
Male or female?
Different dogs need different things. If your find out what you will have to do, and present your parents with the information you have, you will be more likely to get a dog than just begging and whining for one.
2007-07-23 11:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by ♥thtsjstdcky♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents judgment is probably right. Is your room always clean? Do you help out around the house to show your appreciation? Do you do all your schoolwork? If the answer is no, then it means you will eventually leave them to clean up after the dog and take it on walks. Its all good when they are puppies but soon you will get bored with it.
2007-07-23 11:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try and sit down and have a serious talk with them about how much you want a dog. Try showing more responsibilty in other areas of your life. If you have a breed picked out that you want, have some info on it ready. Whatever you do, DO NOT get one without their consent or knowledge. I tried this once, and my mom made me give him back. It will cause you more heartbreak that way. It may take awhile, but try to be patient. Hope this helps!
2007-07-23 11:30:06 · answer #9 · answered by k_karial2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Holly become a little dog sitter advertise with all the neighbors (you know) that you want a dog of your own by having your 'job' will show you are loyal and willing to be a good handler.
If you show you can take care of their dogs perhaps
2007-07-23 11:28:27 · answer #10 · answered by kelly e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋