How can I convince your parents to let you get a dog?

Now the problem is that I have kinda a big family, and my mom keeps saying we have too many people how could I take care of another. Then I say I will take caure of the dog. Then she says what about when you go to school? Then I am blank.... cause right before I get to say anything she says what about the dogs check up? Should I wait till the two of my other sisters go to college?How can I convince your parents to let you get a dog?
You do things like.


Clean your room and KEEP it clean.


Sweep the floor.


Do your homework on time.


Get good grades.


Don't fight with your brothers and sisters.


Don't talk back to adults.


Eat what your parents give you and don''t make any faces about it.


Remember to share.


Do research on taking care of a dog and what breed of dog you want.


Ask them nicely and don't whine or beg when you talk about getting a new pet.How can I convince your parents to let you get a dog?
Yes, when your not there it probably going to be her job to take care of the dog, and yes the check ups, shots and general meds to keep a dog healthy aren't cheap, they need heart worm pills every mo. and flea med in summer and it its a puppy there is ALLOT or work to do most important house breaking, and if the dog gets sick it can sometime be very expensive and you don't get a dog unless you know what a commitment it is and responsibility, your mom understands and she is right.
well shes right she will be the main care giver even if u think that u will always be the one wathcing it....How old r u? if u r old enough get a job. if not save up some with chores...I had a similar problem as u but i am now getting one this summer.


I am not old enough to get a job so i saved some money up to $730 all for the dog but my parents will take care of vet bills and food. remember that iwith a dog u have to remember the costs of:


1. vet bills


2. food bills


3. shots


4. deworming


5.monthly suppies as toothbrush, toys and etc.





also remember u need the space and time
Suggest to go to a dog school with the dog. That way you will learn how to treat him well and he will learn to obey and to be able to say alone for a few hours.


Make clear that you take the full responsibility for the dog and that you are willing to pay for it.


If you have to, move your bud and find an adittional occupation to have the means to do so. Preferably one where you can take the dog with you (delivering newspapers, visiting people in the old people house or hospital...)
Make a list of reasons why you should get a dog, and then also write a small contract for her to read on what you will do for the dog, and what you will do to earn the dog and keep it once it gets there. Tell her you will pay for the dog (just the animal, not the bills) - however that is optional since you may not have the money for that yourself. Tell her how responsible this will make you.
I would tell yur mom u would get a job then when u go to school find somone to watch it or chain it up outside. If she sees you are taking steps to take care of it she may give in and let u.
You should wait until everybody is in agreement about a dog. Not just caring for the dog.. but also the cost. Food, vet care, spay/neutering, training and toys all cost money.
tell them that this is a way for you to show them that you can be responsible and that you will take care of it
figure out the problems and then the solutions. the problem might be responsibility and money.
Dogs are very time consuming and can be VERY expensive. If you have a big family maybe your mom can't afford vet care. If you get a puppy there's the cost of their shots till they are 15 weeks then spaying /neutering, dog food, toys, then annual shots and check ups, not to mention if the dog gets sick.





You didn't say how old you were. My parents never let me have a dog, we had cats. But I always wanted one so I walked the neighbors dog, I dog sat for people, I cared for other peoples dogs. Then I volunteered at a shelter. Just so I could be around dogs.





Now I own my own home I finally got my own dog and trust me they are a ton of work, money and time. I love my dog to death and I try to make sure she has the best of everything and she is well cared for, but nothing comes cheap.





Try volunteering at a shelter and see if your mom will let you ';foster'; a dog. That way you get all of the fun of a dog and none of the expense since the shelter will pay for all food and medical care for the dog until it gets adopted out. That way you can see what it's like to own a dog with none of the commitment. If you find a dog is too much work for you and you're just not ready or really don't have the time, then you don't have to foster again after the dog is adopted out.