Monday, May 10, 2010

How do i convince my parents to let me get a dog?

My old dog got hit by a car about 5 months ago. She was only about a year and a half old, and it was a very sad thing for our whole family, including the extended family. It's getting to be the end of summer and they said we would get one but we still haven't yet. Me and my mom stopped at the shelter on the way home one day, but we really needed the whole family there. I've been begging and begging to go to the shelter, but they don't seem to think that we need another one just yet. If we don't get one this summer, I might have to wait until next summer!! Please give me some tips on how to convince them to go to the shelter, as that will most definitly lead to getting another dog. The shelter isn't really on the way to anything.How do i convince my parents to let me get a dog?
you could show her how responsible you are by helping out more around the house or you could make a deal with your parents to do a certain amount of chores to set a date to get the dog. Or you could get a side job to save up money to start buying stuff for the dog to show how much you really want it. You could try babysitting or mowing lawns or something. Talk to them and let them know how much it means to you.How do i convince my parents to let me get a dog?
I've been in this situiation before.. except the dog in an accident thing.. I hope you got over it though :) hehe


what I did is did all my chores and help alot in the house.. got good grades in school. and show your parents that you are responsible, to take care of a new pet... I hope this helps.:)
You just have to show them how responsible you are with everything!!


You can also try dog sitting for someone else to show your parents that you can handle it!
1) Bring it up one last time and then stop talking all together and just make sad eyes. Even if it takes months and they take you to a doctor.





2) Have a friend ';break in'; while the family is sleeping and take a few things. Your parents will figure out that it wouldn't have happened if you had a dog.





3) Print out a fake pamphlet on child abuse, and make it point out that not having a dog in a family with kids your age is a very serious form of child abuse.





4) Pick out a puppy and have some friends hide near the street and wet it. Have a cell phone ready, and as your family gets near your road send a signal with the cell phone and have them run out and put it in the street. Your parents will see a sad wet puppy in the street and they will have to stop and pick it up.





In the car prior to the ';puppy drop off';, talk a lot about faith and ask if God puts signs in the world for us to see. Get a good conversation going... then BOOM... a puppy in the road.





You might have to name the puppy Faith though, but it's worth it.
do something good to them like cook 4 them early in the morning.
Well don't rush them, give them some time. It may be another reason why they don't want to get another dog right now. Might be finical or might just be they cant take the heartache or the responsibility of having another dog around(at this time). Just be patient! Good things comes to those who wait!!!
Considering that your dog passed away 5 months ago it is possible that your parents are still a little sad about the dog and do not want to feel like they are replacing her. It may be best to wait another month and then ask again. For the next month don't even bring up the thought of a dog or it will seem like you are pestering them and will not want to take you. Hope this helps : )
I'm sorry about your dog. The same thing happened to us a month ago. Our toddler's dog was hit and killed by a dog and the driver kept going...anyway, I digress.





Ok, I'm for the honest approach. I would ask (try not to sound like you're whining, as parents tend to hate it when kids whine) and just be matter-of-factly about it. Just ask when they intend to take you to the shelter to pick out another dog.





Or...you can just shop for your new doggie online at petfinder.com and find a dog at your local shelter and just have your folks take you to pick it up ;)
Just tell them how much another dog would make everyone happy, and tell them you'd take care of him like your other dog and make sure this one won't get hurt. Also ask the extended family to convince your parents.
just take the dog to ur house, when is there they going to see how beatiful dogs are and it will be late to say no...
*Kudos for wanting to adopt from a shelter*





Do something nice for them. Offer to make them a nice breakfast and then the whole family can go to the shelter. Make it a fun day for the whole family...not a stressful one.
Awwwwh. That's sad. I have never lost a dog before.... I suggest you just say that it would be very good for the family and that you would really be helping out a dog :)
well for starters, maybe show them how sad u r about losing your dog, and that maybe getting a new dog might help ease ur pain. another thing is maybe if u can pull up ur shelter on the internet, u can show them some dogs there, and that might help lead them to the shelter. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
Don't nag them, if you do it too much they might think you're not responsible enough. Show them that you are. If your old dog snuck out of the backyard, find out how and fix it. If it ran out of the front door when it was open, make sure that you keep your new dog back. Prove to your parents that you're willing to make changes to make sure an accident like that doesn't happen again. During a good time, ask one of your parents if they could take you to the animal shelter just to look (key word is look). Look at your options then at the dinner table mention that you really liked one of the dogs. Explain to them that you don't want to replace your old dog but have another one just to keep you company. They'll probably take some time deciding but if you're willing to help pay for the dog that normally speeds things up. Just show them that you're responsible by helping around the house and stuff and a new family member should be arriving soon.


Good Luck!
just be honest. do not try to convince your parents of anything. just tell them the truth that you're worried if you don't get one now you will have to wait another year. maybe just remind them that you really want to rescue a dog who needs you. ask them what their concerns are and what it will take to fix them. A lot of times parents respond better to their childrens requests when the children act mature about it.

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