How can I show my parents I am ready to get a dog?

Question

Ever since I came over my friend's house, who has a dog, I've always been wanting one. I am an only child and I'm always so lonely.

I get good grades at school (A's and the rarely sometimes B) I have plenty of time to walk it, play with it, and feed it. (I made a schedule to make sure)

Plus, I've been doing research everyday on which dog is suitable for our life, and it seems like these dogs fit:

Australian Terrier

Rat Terrier

Toy Fox Terrier

I also have calculated and researched how much a dog costs and wrote down different things to help pay

1. I am looking for a job like dog walking or babysit, you know, to get a couple of bucks. (collar, leash, bowl, those small items)

2. I am willing to sacrifice my things (sushi, cable tv in my room, daily hot chocolate, 50% of my yearly presents, and more) so I could help pay for the vet, and medication.

Also, I understand that having a dog is a lot of work.

1. Waking up early to let it out instead of sleeping in.

2. Taking the dog to the vet instead of going to my friend's house.

3. Cleaning up after it instead of watching tv.

All that stuff, plus I have a schedule to fit in studying, sports/activities, daily walk, playtime with the dog, etc.

I feel so ready, but my parents don't seem to understand how much I am willing to go for a dog.

Ps. Nobody has allergies against dogs, and both my parents like dogs, plus my mom is soon getting a job (don't worry my dad has one right now)

My current 'status' of the dog project is "if you get a good score on your exams, we'll talk about it.

Pss. I have already done schedules, powerpoint presentations, charts, daily researching, interviewing my friends who have dogs and asking their parents.

I really need help to show my parents that I am ready!

Answer 1

Wow you sound like you really want a dog ^-^ its great you have done so much research and planned everything out already

have you shown your parents your powerpoints, charts, commitments, plans, etc, yet? That could be very convincing  

Answer 2

I would ask for some added responsibilities to show my parents that I am reliable and can keep my side of the deal.  

Daily chores done on time and correctly.  Show them that you can be responsible and that you are mature enough to handle the duties of taking care of a dog.  Having a dog is like adding another member to your family.  

Answer 3

    Ask your parents if you can volunteer to be a foster home for a rescue. If you fufill the dog's needs with a foster then maybe they will allow you to get your own dog.  

Answer 4

You need to get a job, graduate, get an apartment or house, and move out.

If your parents don't think you're ready, then you aren't getting a dog in their house.

Answer 5

well it sounds like you have a really good plan, but what your parents are probably going to first see if you are responsible, and the dog walking/ babysitting sounds like a really good way to show responsibility, and it sounds like you

1. really want a dog.

2. are very responsible (and i don't know why your parents haven't gotten you one)

but... the way i got my great dane was by showing my mom that i really deserved one, and after a little extra kindness and begging it finally worked...

i hope i helped... good luck

Answer 6

Ask your parents what their objections are.

You need to know why they DON'T want a dog, so you can make the right arguments.

Make sense?

Examples:

They don't like how dogs smell.

You say:  I'll keep the dog clean, we'll get room deodorizers.

Say: Short haired breeds don't smell as bad.

Dogs are loud.

You say:  Training solves most behavior issues.

Answer 7

You sound very serious and well-adjusted enough to have a dog as a companion.  I'm surprised your parents haven't been fully convinced by now that you'd make a responsible pet owner!  Maybe they're not so concerned, then, with your behavior and commitment, as they are with how messy a dog could be (which may not be affected by your behavior or commitment).  If that's the case, then you should narrow down your search to dogs that have the qualities of the terriers you listed, but which also shed very little and have sleek, short coats.  It might also be good to save money for an obedience school, at least to ensure that s/he will be housebroken.  Or be really diligent about housebreaking him/her yourself.