Rescue dog??????????

Question

I want a puppy but my parents say no to that so i thought how about a rescue dog. Do you think they will mind being on there own for 4-5 hours or will they hate it?? Also any ideas how to convince my parents to let me have one would be great

Answer 1

A lot of dogs in rescue are there for a reason.  Some need a lot of work.  It's certainly not an easy option but it is rewarding.  You have to be prepared to house train, even an adult dog can forget this if they've been in kennels for a while (some not even trained in the first place). If you're going to leave a dog for any length of time you may want to crate train.

Don't forget a dog needs walking whatever the weather and there are a lot of costs involved.  They also need taking care of when you have homework or other stuff to do.

Why don't you volunteer to walk dogs at your local rescue centre.  It's good exercise, you get to meet some great people and you get to know the dogs.  It'll also show your parents that you're responsible.

Answer 2

Your parents know you better than anyone.  If they say no, accept it for the time being.  See about volunteering at your local shelter.  If you prove yourself reliable, they may reconsider after a while.

Answer 3

You yourself would really half to take care of it and you need to make sure you feed and water your Pet as well so you halve to take Full Responsobility to take Care of the Dog To other wise your Parents are right you cant have a dog untill you arte Mature Enough!!

Answer 4

I had been talking about getting a kitten for months.  So long in fact that I couldn't stand it so I found what I wanted on craigslist and just brought it home one day.  Probably not the best idea but this was over a year ago and I still have her.  That how I usually get away with that sort of thing. But dogs are a different story.  They require a lot more attention and companionship.  They don't like being left alone.  A lot of them have separation anxiety and will tare up your whole house.  This is why a lot of people end up with two or more dogs.  Just for the sake of having them keep each other entertained though out the day.

If you are busy working I would def.  say NO to getting a puppy.  A mixed rescue dog is a different thing.  Would say at least a year old, is house broken and knows basic commands.  Maybe your parents wont freak out as bad.

If you end up getting one of those rare and really sweet dogs and if you folks are anything like mine give it some time and left the dog work its little way into your parents hearts.

cheers and good luck  

Answer 5

First, and foremost:

Your parent's house, your parent's rules. Period.

Now, on the subject of dogs:

Puppies are time sinks, and need a LOT of detailed attention. A rescued dog *might* be a better choice, provided you get the right one. An older, properly-selected rescue can be (and maybe already is) crate trained, and can spend a few hours without people.

What you need to do is to work *with* your parents, and demonstrate that *you* are ready to step up to the extra work that a dog entails. Be responsible, take on and *maintain* extra contribution to the housework, and make sure you keep on top of it.Your parents are more likely to listen when you say you're willing to do what's necessary when you've proven yourself already. Also, you need to study up on dog training *before* getting a dog, and you also need to research breeds and types, to find what would fit your family's lifestyle best. If you can demonstrate that *you* are ready, you've got more ammunition.

But all that may *still* not work, so don't get your heart set on it until after you succeed. Even if you *don't* succeed, you'll be that much more ready, when you're old enough to make your own call.

Good luck.

Answer 6

My family has two dogs and me and my brother leave for school and my parents both have jobs. We don't get back until 3:00 and we leave at 7:30 and my dogs are fine. They are both rescue dogs and we have had one of them since 2001 and the other since 2003. If they are puppies and are likely to chew then you may want to put them i a cage when you are gone. One of my dogs chewed a lot and we put him in a cage while we are gone and he will lay in there even when we are home and it's not locked.

As for the part of convincing your parents I don't know. You could tell them it would save the dog's life. That's all I can think of.  

Answer 7

Owning a puppy/dog costs a lot of money.  Bedding, vet bills, leashes, collars, toys and everything else it may chew up.  If you want to impress your parents get a job and save your money, probably need at least $500 or more to start off with then talk to your parents.

Dogs are usually fine for 4-5 hours you're away for school or work- safer to keep them crated during this time

Answer 8

I'll tell you what you can do.  See if your parents would be willing to allow you to "foster" a dog. You get all the responsibility with none of the commitment, if you feel after taking care of the dog that it's too much work then you will know whether or not you are ready for a dog.  Some rescues even get in puppies that have been surrendered so sometimes housebreaking is required along with any training you can provide.  The rescue provides the food and will reimburse you for any necessary expenses, they also pay for all medical care needed for the dog/puppy.  It's a great way to find out if you are ready for a dog with none of the commitment.  Also if you really like the dog then the rescue will allow you to adopt the dog you are fostering.

Look in your area for small non profit rescue groups.  The one I volunteer for does not have a shelter, all their rescues are fostered in homes like mine, I have a 1 year old Yorkie Dachshund mix that is 10lbs and as sweet as can be.  Your parents must be on board with fostering as they are the ones that need to fill out the foster paperwork.  It's a great way to prove to your parents that you are ready for a dog.  The only requirement is that you bring the dog to any adoption events the rescue is holding, also to bring the dog to any meet and greets for prospective owners that are interested in adopting.

My niece who is 12, wants a puppy/dog of her own, she's been begging me to get a small Chihuahua or a small dog so she can have a dog to care for.  Now my niece is not a responsible person, we have to nag her to do chores, keep her room clean, do things around the house etc.  She sat in the car when I was considering getting a guinea pig and begged me for it and said how she'll take care of it and clean it's cage, feed it and I'll never have to tell her to take care of it.  That lasted a month, now we are constantly on her to take care of her guinea pig and to do her chores and keep her room clean.  I knew that the novelty of wanting a dog would wear off when she finds out that it's a 24/7 commitment of walking, feeding, taking outside to potty etc.  So since I do not want the commitment of another dog, since we already have two in the house, I decided to help out a rescue group and foster one of their dogs.  Granted she takes care of the dog and takes her out to potty, but you can tell that she's growing bored of the constant work it requires.  We thought that she'd be unhappy or sad when the dog got adopted but she's happy to have her find a forever home, she won't admit it but I think she's tired of the responsibility of taking care of it.  Which proves to me she's not ready for me to bring another dog into the house.

Good luck, look into it and discuss it with your parents.  Remember, it's their house so it's their rules you have to live and abide by until you move out and get your own place.

Answer 9

Rescue dogs aren't necessarliy an easy alternative to puppies. They could have many behavioral problems or general health problems that require special attention.

However many make great pets & buying an adult dog does avoid difficult tasks such as house training.

But buying a rescue dog is always a risk. You don't know everything about the dogs background, what its like around different people and dogs (how well socialised it is).

So don't consider it the easy option.

Answer 10

As somebody who rescued a puppy at the age of ten weeks, shortly before heading back to school, i would advise you to rescue/adopt/buy any new dog at the beginning of any holidays you may have. This gives you and the dog time to get to know each other and the dog time to get used to his surroundings. During this holiday period you could leave your dog for short periods of time and upon return have a look to see what he's been up to, check for any damage that he/she may have caused. This holiday period, be it a week off from work, or some form of school holiday (1 - 6 weeks), will allow a majority or even all of the toilet training to be done, depending on how consistant you are.

On the note of parents. I'm now 17 years old, and I got my dog at the age of 15. Having wanted a dog since being capable to ask for one, i know how hard it is to persuade a parent to allow it. I didn't manage to, but my mother believed that i'd proved myself responsible enough to own and care for my own dog. So i'm afraid that you'll have to agree with what other answerers have said, you'll need to prove to your parents that you're 100% ready to take on the responsibility of having your own dog. Do some research, find out what dog you want, show how you'll care for it. This'll show you're parents some level of commitment and responsibility.

Good luck!