How Do I Convince My Parents To Let Me Have A Puppy?

Question

I really want a Dachshund Puppy. But my parents said no because we already have a dog and they said they don't want to have to take care of it when I go to school. How can I convince them to let me get one? I even sent my mom an email saying I would do everything for the puppy and I would pay for everything and that my parents wouldn't have to do anything and they still said no. Please give me some suggestions on how to convince them to let me get one for Christmas or for my Birthday. Thanks!

Answer 1

You must not be taking good care of the dog you have or they would have said they would think about it. Trying being responsible for the dog you already have. Then maybe when they see you are growing up and being more responsible they will consider it.

Good luck for the future. I do not think you will get your own way right now. How could you afford to pay for everything? The vet bills too?

You must have a bigger allowance than I have a paycheck. Cause I can hardly pay all my bills.

Answer 2

I don't know that you'll be able to. How involved are you with the dog you have now? What breed is it? Have you done the research to make sure that a dachshund would get along with yours? What about the health problems that they have?

Keep in mind that since you still live in their house, it's ultimately up to them whether or not they want another dog around. If you're in school, then care would fall on them, unless you're willing to spring for doggie day care or a professional dog walker. Basically, it sounds like they're worried that responsibility would fall on them, be it financial or care.

My best advice is for you to show that you are financially independent and personally responsible enough to be 100% responsible for another life. I don't mean get pregnant. I mean be established enough. Go get your own place. Make sure you have a steady job. Then get your own dachshund. Your parents would probably help puppy-sit if you were out of town... they just don't want to have to do it all of the time.

Answer 3

tell htem you will feed it ,and as much as you dont want to, it will stay in a crate during the day.please get it from a shelter, or petfinder.com

Answer 4

Ask them for a new baby brother first and negotiate down.

Answer 5

How would you take care of a new puppy when you go to school? Your parents would have to help with the care since you are not home all day. Just enjoy the dog you have, walk it and do fun things with it and maybe later your parents will want another one also and be willing to help take care of it.

Answer 6

For now, forget about asking about a new dog for awhile. Waiting only two weeks or even a month will be too soon.

You need to prove to them that you are responsible, and begging won't prove anything. Do chores around the house on your own, do all of your homework on time as soon as you come home, get good grades, and take care of the dog you have. Do everything for your current dog, because that will give a great example of how responsible you are and how you'll manage a new dog while in school.

Make sure your parents don't have to walk, feed, bathe, or take your current dog to the bathroom. An hour before you go to school, feed your dog. 15~30 minutes later, take him to the bathroom. This means it is out of the way for the most part while you were at school. Right when you come home, feed your dog again and then start on your homework. When you finish, take him out for a walk and have him go to the bathroom at the same time. Then, later in the evening, feed him one more time and take him to the bathroom before you go to bed.

If you keep up this schedule every day, your parents shouldn't have to do much besides give him love and attention while you're at school. Perhaps with this responsibility taken out of their hands, they will be more comfortable and open to getting a new puppy. They will most likely be pleased to see that you have taken on such responsibility, and you will have set the stage for asking the question around Christmas.

You should wait until late November, if not early December, to bring up the new puppy again. Right now it may seem like far away, but it will probably pay off in the end. Around this time, you should write down your thoughts in a clear, organized way to bring up to your parents. Write down all of the reasons why you want a dog, and why a Dachshund specifically. Research extensively about the breed and related topics, including things such as: diets, exercise, temperment, ease of housebreaking, housebreaking methods, crate training, and cost of care. If you really want to get into it, shop around online for pet stores and make a list of specific items and total the cost (which I assume you will pay for). Then, write every single reason they could use to say no. Once you've done that, come up with counter-arguments that you could use against their reasons. After you've researched and come up with all of the things you could say, you are prepared to approach your parents.

When you're talking to your parents, stay calm and don't get angry or pouty. Tell them you would like to discuss getting a Dachshund, and ask them to please hear you out while you explain why. Point out that you've been more responsible, and that you've been taking good care of the dog you have. Explain, with specific details and examples, why you would like a Dachshund and why you believe you are ready to handle that responsibility.

One big thing you could bring up-- you most likely have a two week holiday break. Explain how you could use ALL that time to get your dog set up with crate training and housebreaking, as well as adjusting it to its feeding schedule with the other dog. This should help, because for two whole weeks you won't have to deal with training in between school time. Tell them that this is two weeks they won't have to do a single thing.

During this discussion would be a good time to bring out anything you've printed, such as dog care items and even where to get a Dachshund. If they try to use reasons to say no, you should be able to easily counter their reasons. At the end, ask them to please think about it. Tell them it would mean a lot to you to be able to get your own companion for Christmas. Don't say anything childish like, "PLEASE I NEED A PUPPY!!! I'LL DIE WITHOUT ONE AND HATE YOU FOREVER!" Remember to be calm and mature, so they feel like they're allowing you to get a puppy on their terms.

If they let you, remember to keep doing everything and hold true to your word. If you get the puppy and lapse into letting them do things, they probably won't trust you with those kinds of responsibilities again.

Good luck!

Answer 7

Do you really need one? You already have one. You should love your dog right now. Unless you think he will be lonely, there's no reason to get another one. Your own dog might even feel left out! Remember, dogs aren't clothes or toys. You can't just get a new one when you're bored with your old one.

If you really think that it's a good idea to get your dog, I suggest you stop pestering your parents first. It's a bad idea for parents to let their kids have what they want when they nag them. Just be a "good child", and maybe they'll surprise you. Or, bother them again in a month, lol. :]

Answer 8

Your parents probably don't want to get another dog, because they know how expensive it is, and how much work dogs are.  If you are going to be in school, then they will end up taking care of it, while you are gone, so in reality, you would not be taking care of the puppy on your own. You sound very young, and you are probably not working, so where are you going to find the money, to take proper care of this puppy! If your parents say No, then you have to listen to them, because it is their house and you are living under their roof! When you get a job, have your own place, and are financially able to pay your bills, buy all the necessities you are going to need for your place, and are able to properly provide everything for a dog, then you can get any kind of dog you want. Until then, you don't have any other choice!

Answer 9

Since they don't want to care for it while you are at school, then you can hire a puppy sitter to come in and care for it.  

Or, you can pay for doggie day care during the day.  

I'm just curious how you plan to pay for everything?  A dog from a good breeder is $750-$2000.  And Doxies have some pretty severe health issues that can lead to thousands of dollars in emergencies.  Do you have $1000 a year for the dog, and another $2500 put aside for emergencies?

And what's going to happen when you head off to college?  or get a job?  Or get a girlfriend/BF?

Answer 10

show them that you are responsible enough to have a dog

like doing chores that they didnt tell you to do  

Answer 11

You cant.  Stop pestering them.

Your parents are right..  someone would have to take care of the pup while you are at school.  Your parents dont want to deal with a pup.

You do realize that dogs can easily cost $100-200 a month to take care of right?  Do you have that kind of income?

Also dogs easily live 12-15+ years..  so what happens to this puppy when you graduate high school and its time to go to college or move out?  Very few dorms allow dogs.  Its hard to find affordable housing when you are young and starting out.. its impossible to find affordable housing that allows dogs.

Suck it up and enjoy the dog you DO have.  There's many kids out there who dont have any pets.

Answer 12

Whine, stomp, and take the biggest tantrum you ever had!!!

Or, wait until you move out and can afford all the expenses and clean up the mess your self!