How can I let my parents know I'm responsible enough to get a puppy? ?

Question

I think I'm very responsible. I mean, my room is always decent, I've never made anything lower than a B on my report cards, I do all of my chores, and most of the time I do them without asking. What are some other ways I can show my parents I'm responsible enough to have my own dog?

Answer 1

well obviously your not responsible enough that's why they wont let you. when you turn 18, get your own place and have your own job, pay your own bills then you can get it. otherwise thier house their rules. too bad cuz thats how it works.

Answer 2

Get a job and save money so you can pay for all the food, toys, vet care, etc.  Better yet, wait until you're living on your own.  Pets should not go to a home where the primary responsible people (parents in your case) don't want them.

Answer 3

i am turning 12 in a few days and im trying to get my mom to get me a dachshund and last night i made a powerpoint saying all about the dog i want and now she's considering it. include stuff like saying you will feed it and walk it and stuff. make it cool looking and stuff like with transitions and colored text. also put all the good stuff in and a little bit of the bad stuff like health problems so your parents aren't shocked when it happens (if it does). also add in "even if i am not responsible enough now, it will teach me to be responsible." dont keep begging either because then they get annoyed and they dont want to hear it. then they dont want the dog even more. hope this helps. good luck.

Answer 4

The main issue is that you are still young. At 14, the typical teenager is very very busy with school, friends, boyfriends, thinking about college, work, and sports/clubs. Are you sure that you are going to be ok with staying home when your friends are out?

And who will be paying for the dog? Dogs from a responsible breeder will be $750-$2000. On top of that, they will cost you about $2000 the first year in set-up, vet bills, and upkeep. After that, I'd expect $100 a month. AND, you'll also need $2500 in the bank for emergencies. You can't assume that there won't be one - most dogs have at least 1 emergency visit in their lives.

So, to "convince" your parents, you need to show them that you've thought about all these things. If this were my daughter I'd want her to show me and discuss the following things with me.

- Who will pay for the dog's upkeep, including vet bills

- A set in stone schedule, and punishment if the schedule is not adhered to

- A plan for who will be caring for the dog if the daughter gets too busy

- A plan for who will be caring for the dog when the daughter leaves the house

- A plan for the dog when the daughter moves out

- A plan for the dog's puppy training, obedience training, and ongoing training

- A plan for what happens to the dog when the daughter "gets sick" of the dog

- A list of responsible rescue groups and/or good breeders

- A list of why the breeder is good

- An overview of your breed's inherited problems and how the breeder will avoid them

- A clear understanding that the dog is a 15-20 year committment and will be a FAMILY dog

Chores are something that you should be doing anyway.  And, it's a lot easier to clean your room than it is to care for a dog.  

If your FAMILY does not agree to the dog, then ait until you are on your own and have lots of time to commit to one.

http://www.petfinder.com

http://www.pbrc.net/breeding3.html

Added:

"BTW, I'm 14, I can't get a job and I don't get an allowance. I dont get why I have to wait until I have my own place to get a pet. I know TONS of kids my age who have cats and dogs and live with there parents so what's the deal?"

Simply based on this response, you are not mature enough to get a dog all on your own.  I specifically told you that it's a family decision, not just yours.  That you completely ignored that tells me that you are only hearing what you want to hear instead of the truth.

Answer 5

do a lot of research on the dog breed u want and make a chart of all the information about the dog. THats what i did.

Answer 6

Ask them why and tell them that you are responsible enough to clean up after your dog and train it.  You should get a small breed because they have less to clean after and they eat much less than big dogs.  Tell them you will pay the vet bills, if you have a job.  I asked my mom could I get a Rottweiler, but she wouldn't let me have a large dog in the house, but she likes small dogs and now I have three...

Answer 7

Do you have a job that pays you enough to afford everything your dog needs?

Can you drive?

Are you old enough to sign a contract?

No?

Then you aren't responsible enough and will not be until you have your own place a good job and have the time for a dog.

ADD: That's because THEIR parents want the responsibility of a dog. Do you know how much a dog costs to take care of a year? anywhere from 800-2000 or more. In 4 years you will be at college, that another 2-4 years YOUR parents will be RESPONSIBLE for YOUR dog.

You want a dog and they don't. I have yet to see you or any other child come on here and give a VALID reason on why they should have a dog. There are plenty of kids who don't have dogs and adults who didn't have them until they were adults.

Get a dog when you can get and not someone else. Because for intents and purposes this animal will belong to your parents. Not you.