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How can i convince my parents to let me get a puppy?

=p Asked by netizen109 over 2 years ago, 35 answers.

I really do want a puppy, my parents recently bought a home , and its nice and pretty spacey, so I was wondering if I could have a dog. I researched everything there is to do about dogs, and I asked my parents if I could have one. Of' course they said...

no, because its to expensive to own a puppy they told me. Due the shots and what not. I became furious, and the matter was never talked about again. But the desire to own a puppy hasn't left me, and I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to convince my parents to let me own one =].

Answered by lolly990088 on Jun 26, 2008, 11:46AM

Look, I have had my heart broken over a puppy. Im 14 years old and when I was about 10 my dream came true.. or atleast I thought it did.
It was xmas and I had opened all of my presents. My mum and dad told me that they had one more suprise for me.
I thought it wud of been a mobile or something but instead my dad came in holding a small white little puppy. I burst in tears and couldnt stop cryin all week.
But when my puppy started to settle in, he started to rip all of our furniture, poo and wee every where, my mum and dad had to work, I had school, and my puppy was getting less attension. He ripped his bed to shreds.. lol, and every puppy will do that, and if you wanted a staff or a labrodor or sumthin that will grow into a strong dog, then your luck will get worse as it will be much stronger, but thankfully my pup was small and was one that stayed small. As we used to have quite a small garden, my pup was getting depressed. My parents told me they decided to give him to their friend who lived in Ireland!! (Im from England) I was devistated, and my mum and dad didnt do it out of spite. They done it because they new my pup wasnt getting attension and being cared for enough. So I wud suggest to think about the future, and not make your pup suffer. A puppy needs a lot of caring. They need walking atleast twice a day, once in the morning, and once in the evenin, feeding but not over feeding, playing, washing. And this will get boring. A good suggestion wud actually be to go out and find a small saturday job looking after dogs, or asking your friends to walk their dogs or something like that. Because trust me, a dog gets borin! the first week or two will be full of fun.. but then the hardwork comes

So make sure you read this! :D x

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Answered by ekouso1 on May 14, 2007, 07:22PM
81 answers

Well I am not sure if this will work, but try thinking of why your parents do not want you to have a puppy. Whether it includes picking up after it (poop), responsibility of shots, walks, etc. Sit down with them and explain exactly what your responsibilies will be and how you will follow through with your proceedures.
I am not sure the exact age you are, but if you are around 15 try picking up a job to pay for the shots. It may not be enough money, but at least it will pay off some of the cost.
If you are in school, try to lift your grades to a perfect or somewhat perfect standard. This will show them that you are truely responsible for your own responsibilities and that you can carry the responsibilities of the puppy as well.
But please remember, puppies are not some kind of toy. They require time, love, and a clean healthy enviroment. Once you get one, there is no turning back. You cannot just give it away or leave it on the side of the road. Yes, your house may smell different at the end, and you will get mad because your new puppy just peed on your homework or computer, but then you will have to remember that you chose to do this.
I'm not sure if this made any sense because I am very tired right now, but I'm sure that I made my point...or at least i think so...

The very same day, I shaved, and left this... Answered by bafalken on May 14, 2007, 07:25PM
385 answers

How old are you?
Despite the fact that you are copy pasting some of my previous advice work and imprinting the same text as your own on other peoples questions (Maybe I'll take that as a compliment, maybe you need a mentor).... I'll help you as best as I can.

Do you have a job? If you do, make sure you can prove to them you will be responsible.
Start by taking out the trash, doing dishes, helping them around the house...
Show them you don't have to be told, this way you know they can trust you, then know they can trust you...

Also, it is a NEW HOUSE! Maybe let it wait a little bit be patient... Let your parents make the first spill on the carpet wink then ask for a puppy! Because Puppies pee!

Answered by amblessed on May 14, 2007, 11:08PM
12243 answers

Make it your annual Birthday/Christmas wish.........Good luck !!

the whole crew is here! part 2 : chopper the reindeer doctor Answered by amandamargera11 on May 16, 2007, 01:37PM
5 answers

ok. here is what you should do. get a good high paying job that suits your schedule. then your parents will see that you are old enough and responsible enough to own a puppy. hope this helps you.
:-] happy i 3 puppies. happy

hot air balloons Answered by luvly on May 16, 2007, 11:13PM
165 answers

Make a deal with them. Usually, i do it with my sister and we solve many of our problems through it.

I'll say, Sis, do this for me and i will do that for you.

There should be something that you can think of. happy

Answered by naomir on May 18, 2007, 10:30AM
10 answers

If your parents don't think they are in the right financial place to own a dog maybe they're right on this occasion.

Dogs require a lot of care, attention and finanical responsibility, if they can't afford and you can't either its not fair on the animal.

Sometimes certain things are best left until you are in a more suitable position.

me Answered by artysyping on Oct 24, 2007, 12:17PM

Im almost 19 years, in college and working a full tie job and my parents still wont let me adopt a puppy. Whats wrong with this situation?

Sam and I Answered by magichalo1 on Nov 12, 2007, 07:33PM
872 answers

If you are 19 and in college and working a full time job, why are you in a situation you have to ask your parents if you can have a puppy?

cool Answered by teachel on Mar 07, 2008, 06:18PM
1060 answers

tell them you will take good care of your dog or make a deal with them but make sure its a deal you can pull off cause if you cant pull it off then you will probably end up sad but just beg them about it and make sure before you beg them completly you need to make sure that they see your responsibillity and it might work!happy

Answered by madicakes22496 on Mar 24, 2008, 12:19PM

Show your parent that you are responsible and that you are going to take care of it

Answered by lightningsoccerx4 on May 09, 2008, 05:33PM

I'm 14, and trying to convince my parents. It's hard though, because I want a Puggle, my mom and my sister want a French Mastiff, my brother wants a St. Bernard, and my dad doesn't want any dog. Anyone have advice for my situation?

Answered by lightningsoccerx4 on May 09, 2008, 05:34PM

I'm 14, and trying to convince my parents. It's hard though, because I want a Puggle, my mom and my sister want a French Mastiff, my brother wants a St. Bernard, and my dad doesn't want any dog. Anyone have advice for my situation?

Answered by b_bgirl on Jun 29, 2008, 12:44PM

say well . I will take respnabitly for everything . and I will do all the dirty work that comes with having a puppy,
I will do some chores around the house to save money for my pup. and dont cry or have a hissy fit over it and act mature about the situation. and just ask them to think about it, and mabye they will break down and say we will try a puppy,

Answered by soccerstar311 on Jul 09, 2008, 03:56PM

maybe you should consider what is holding you back from getting a puppy... try havving a conversation with both sides, assuring you'll take care of all your parents concerns. (If you really will) Also, don't get all mad or complain or yell at them, reinforce the positive characteristics in the situation, and keep mentioning how you will always do your part in taking care of the puppy. NEVER purchase a puppy from a pet store, news ad., internet,ect... this could mean you're supporting PUPPY MILLS! (See: http://www.stoppuppymills.org)

Answered by puppyluver on Jul 11, 2008, 09:12AM
5 answers

I know im 13 and trying to convince my parents to get one to..I babysit my cousins puppy and my parents are saying maybe nowhappy

Answered by cheyenne7 on Aug 27, 2008, 06:37PM
41 answers

show them how responsible you are first by doing good acedemically and helping out for at least two months with chores that you dont necesserily have to do or haven't been told and then see what they think.

Answered by serina on Nov 09, 2008, 09:42AM

well I have 4 dogs and a hamster but the dogs aren't real mine there my mams boyfriends mostely so I really want my own puppy but my mam wouldn't let me,all of my friends are allowed do things like get persings,babysit and have there own puppy I have a hamster but I still want a puppy im good with animials.so I think you sould be really good,not cause your'e parents any trouble,help them and show them that your;e responsibele then ask and be pasintand don't rush them for an answer but let them know you still want one,thats how I got my hamster,but only do it if you're sure you want it and won't just get bored ,u have to think of the puppy to and remember a puppy is for life and it wouldn't be a puppy forever oh,annd be carful we had a puppy a few years ago he chewed on a whire when we were out and got elesarcuted and died,it brow my heart so think about it before you deside and good luck,hope I helped!!!

Answered by tvin998 on Jan 01, 2009, 04:17AM

Hi there! Well I tried everything what you've told me to do if I really wanted to have a puppy, but my parents still said no. I don't know what to do so please help me!
Thanks.

Answered by kelseyjoh on Jan 14, 2009, 03:52PM

well you can show them a demonstration of how well you will take care of the puppy you want. and you can do chores without being asked. and drop little tiny hint very suddle they make a huge impretion happy

Answered by kg003 on Feb 08, 2009, 05:48PM

Hi I am 13 years old and I want a puppy, but my parent wont let me they say I can't take care of it and it will pee around the house and you have to take a lot of care. my parents work and me and my sis go to school. so they say we don't have time.

please help me.

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