How do I convince my parents in letting me get a dog?

Question

Dear readers,
I wrote a letter to my mom explaining why I want a dog. She read it and said that I can't even take care of the family dog, or keep up with my chores. I totally understand her, but I really want one. I know if I do my chores, and take care of the dog I will show I am responsible enough to hopefully care for my own dog. So if I keep up with everything, and take care of what needs to be done I should have proved to her in maybe 2 or 3 months that im ready, and shown enough responsibility. If I did ge that far I would pay for him, and all that stuff. Lets say when that time comes I don't know what to do to convince her that im ready. I need advice peeps. I need to know like how long it could take. So plz I ask you to give me advice that will help. One more thing I have a hamster, and I have neem up to date with him. Oh its sad becuase I chose some pets from petfinder that I love, and can't wait for that time to come!
Please give me advice. If u do ur a lifesaver.

Answer 1

get a dog when you have your own house and money

Answer 2

Your parents are responsible enough to know what they can handle meaning .....the $ and time it takes to care for a dog!
They would be the ones in the long run to care for all of its needs. You never know what could come up in the way of health or accidents the puppy could have and you need to be able to respond promptly.
My advice would be to stay in school and work on a secure life for yourself then you could care for a dog properly!
You mentioned a family dog..so why not interact with that dog play more, teach tricks and become great friends with this dog AFTER ALL HE DESERVES THE ATTENTION ALSO.

Answer 3

First of all- DO NOT GETA PET FROM PETFINDER.COM. Get one from a shelter. They are less expensive and you can give them another chance at life. Take some responsibility and do things without her asking- like sweeping the floor or cleaning the bathtub at a higher level. Do things when she tells you to do them, and behave yourself. Take the family dog on walks, play with him. volenteer yourself to do things that are helpful around the house such as cleaning your room really good. That gets her going. When you have enough money to buy from a shelter ( I would reccomend from a shelter. As I said- less money, they are loyal and happy dogs, and you save their life), ask your mom again. But, don't over do it. ask once or twice without whining and let her think about it. If she approves, and you get the dog, keep up the good behavior and you might get a raise in allowance or other rewards. Be sure to take care of the dog-- that way your mom knows she did the right thing by letting you have one of your own. Good luck!

PS. BUY A DOG OR PUPPY FROM A SHELTER! tHEY ARE BETTER!

Answer 4

I AM with your parents, you need to learn to take care of the dog already in the family and your chores before taking on another life. If you can't care for yourself without being told to clean up do your chores or feed the dog then how do you think you are ready to feed a puppy or potty train the puppy?

Answer 5

First off I have to say that there is NOTHING WRONG with Pet Finder. Petfinder is a place where rescues and shelters post to get their dogs adopted.

Second, I'm sorry honey, but as a parent, I would have to agree with your mom. Just because you want one does not obligate your parents getting you one. Kids always say they will take care of the pet........But what happens is that the parents are the ones who end up doing most of the work.

Answer 6

You will have to probably keep up with your chores and the other dog for more than 3 months. You have to show you are responsible, not just responsible for only 3 months so you can get a dog. You'll have to keep it up after you get the dog, too, to show your parents they made the right choice.

Answer 7

Ok well first, your on the right track by doing you chores and taking care of the dog. but how does she know you will keep it up? you can maybe write out a contract that if you don't take care of it then you will have to do something for her. something like that. If not that idea try your best in school, do all of your chores on time, and take care of the family dog to the fullest extent. hope i was helpful:)

Answer 8

Well... It sounds like you already have a dog. Why not give him the attention? He'll take to you like white on rice if you give him the chance, and treat him right.
I think if you would take the time teach him obedience and tricks, walk/exercise him, feed him on schedule, play with him, and just being responsible for him will show your parents you can manage a dog... and show you that you already have a dog of your own. Maybe the task will be talking them into letting you care for 2 dogs...

Answer 9

I am a parent and we have loads of pets...
it is your parents job to provide you with food and shelter.. if you want a dog you can get one when you move out -it is not your parents job to provide you with a pet - a pet is a LIFETIME commitment... you cannot have them make a commitment they do not want to make- it wouldnt be fair to the dog - eg. what happens to the dog when you move out and cannot take it with you??? does it get put down then (becuase older dogs are harder to find new homes for - nobody will want it.. and its extremely hard to find places that will let you move in with a dog)

ALL pets should be family pets - look after the family dog and love it as if it were your own - it would be unfair to that dog to get another dog.
what would you do if your dog had an emergency and needed $1000 vet bills?? who would pay??

save your money - when you move into your own home get your own dog then - do not ask your parents to make a false commitment to a pet.

Answer 10

just make sure you are really ready for a dog because you have to take care of them even when the new wares off, keep a chart of the things you do around the house and for the family pet on the fridge so your parents can see how hard you are trying it works real well to help you not to forget to do something you are responsible for to. good luck

Answer 11

My mom LOVES animals, and my grandmother HATES them! When my mom was young she wanted so much to have a dog that she actually devised a very clever plan.

She got the puppy she wanted and somehow managed to have the dog in the apartment they lived for a WHOLE week without my grandmother realizing it was there. She only found out because my mom forgot the dog food dish out one night. But it was too late and my mom told my grandmother that if she hadn't realize there was a dog this whole time it meant that my mom was doing a good job with the dog...and she had no choice but to let her keep the dog.

But you need to be responsible for the dog and take good care of him, this includes feeding, taking for walks, grooming and training. Not to mention veterinary care if needed.

Good Luck!