Okay, I really want an aussie puppy, but my dad says I am not responsible enough? Please read first post---?

Question

Okay, I have never wanted anything in the world more than an aussie puppy---http://www.asca.org/Portals/812b34ca-1ab9-41bb-9dc9-d7b90411dbdc/puppy6.jpg--- But my dad says that I am ot responsible enough. Please help me prove that I am responsible! And please do not say anything about my choice in breed, I am aware that they are very active and hyper and require a lot of attention.

About me:

I am 11 years old and have a 7 year old American Eskimo mix- 3/4 American Eskimo 1/4 Border Collie, we believe. She is not that hyper, but she will go on walks or play pretty much any time. I also have a 6 month old cat, but she doesnt play with me, and when I try to pet her she scratches me, even if she jumps up on my lap and starts purring or rubs against me. I feed them both and take Missee (7 Year old dog) for a walk every day, usually two, actually, and I try to play with Fee (Pronounced Faye, it is french for Faerie) a lot. I play fetch with Missee, and I do all my chores most of the time. I try to help out around the house, but sometimes I just make a bigger mess, and I bake for my parents all the time. I am home alone from 8:00 Am-4:30 PM, so I am very bored, and a puppy would help a lot!

I run my own business, too. It is called Diamond Diva Pets. I dog walk, pet-sit ad brush animals. I think that I am responsible, but since I am only 11 I do not know much about beng responsible. Will somebody please help me? (And please, you people that just want two points, dont just say yes or no)

Luv,

Moon Wolf

PS. Please do not make any rude comments about my Luv, Moon Wolf, usually people do...

Answer 1

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EDIT:

What do your know about a moon wolf?

Answer 2

You're eleven, shouldn't you be going back to school??? So then you probably will not have enough time to give!

Answer 3

To prove your responsible suggest getting a dog from a rescue it saves a life. Also you cant be home from 8-4.30 (its called school). Puppies are a huge responsibility get an adult aussie from a rescue. Your parents dont want a teething puppy

Answer 4

You have asked this question 5 times now, just look at the other answers you got. I know you did because I looked.  

Answer 5

1st of all i will say it doesn't matter how young or old you are animals are a big responsibility,they need proper care and attention,and not only money to feed them,its the expense of providing funds for them when they are ill,that itself is not cheap,it cost a arm and a leg just to for the vets consultation fees before he/she has even looked at your animal to give you a diagnoses of their illness.

also you need money for the animal health injections and and inoculations.

then when you go on holiday they have to be kenneled or looked after by friends and relatives.

at the end of the day as responsible as you sound,a dog is for life not because you want one because you are bored home alone,also what if you are ill and your parents are at work,who walks the dog then.

i think you are best to study something at your young age,maybe study to be a vet,but if i was your parents i wouldn't be buying you a dog because you are bored..your only 11 for goodness sake and still have your whole life ahead of you.and at 11 you can handel take one dog out for walks but i cant see you handling 2..make the most of the one you have,and when you are much older and have your own home and family maybe get one of the dogs you want then.

Answer 6

Do you think your other dog with be happy with you getting another dog?

And puppies are a lot more work than a grown dog.

Are you prepared to pay for vet bills, food, and toys?

To clean up each time the puppy makes a mess?

To train a puppy?

Potty train?

Get up several times a night to let the puppy out?

Give it love and attention while not forgetting about your other pets?

Are you really ready?

Answer 7

sadly it isn't ur decision ur parents house theyre rules and when u said u were bored then play with the dog u have now

Answer 8

There is really nothing anyone here can say that will suddenly make you dad say yes. The hardest thing for some children to learn is that when you live under a roof that someone else pays for, they get to make the rules. Not matter how responsible you are, and you do sound like a very very responsible 11 year old, Your parents and not you will be held responsible for this dog. If something goes wrong and the dog needs drastic vet care, they will be held responsible for the charges, if the dog (God forbid) bites someone they are responsible (this alone could mean a loss of home owners insurance or a very significant hike in payments), if the neighbors complain about a barking dog the authorities will want to talk to you parents...not you. Every thing about this dog is their responsibility in the end. There is no way for you to change that. I was 11 once and wanted a dog too. My dad wouldn't allow it, no matter what I did. When I grew up and moved out I did get a dog....and I understood just why they (he) said no. Sometimes the hardest thing a parent has to do is to say no to their child, when they know just how much the request means to the child.  Besides your boredom should not be a reason to drag a puppy into this.....If you really want to impress them about how mature and responsible you are, then drop it for now and focus on other things for a while. Start a savings account, research how much it costs for basic needs for a puppy and then a dog and try to save that amount doubled or tripled. Spend more time with the dog you have now. Look into dog training classes (pay for them) and get out and do something with the dog you have. As you get older and show them just how serious you are maybe they will listen.

Answer 9

It seems like you have a lot on your plate right now for an eleven year old. As I'm sure you know, a dog is a very big responsibility.

And Australian Shepherds aren't ONLY hyper, they demand attention and firm training. If you do get an aussie, its a 24-hour job. Its best to wait until you're older. There will always be australian shepherds out there that need rescuing.

For now, continue working, saving money, and when you're old enough (fifteen or sixteen) spend that money on buying everything your puppy will need. By then you'll depend LESS on your parents and more on yourself. You will then have the ability to care for the dog on your own.