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In my view, every child ought to have the chance to have a dog. However, not every parent feels the same way, and for good reason: dogs demand considerable time, effort, and sometimes significant financial resources. These are the main reasons parents often say no.",[24,25,27],"h3",{"id":26},"steps-to-persuade-your-parents-to-allow-a-puppy","Steps to Persuade Your Parents to Allow a Puppy",[29,30,31,35,38,41,44],"ol",{},[32,33,34],"li",{},"Complete all your chores to demonstrate that you are responsible enough to own and care for a dog.",[32,36,37],{},"Accumulate enough savings to purchase a dog and set aside funds for its food, vet visits, and other needs.",[32,39,40],{},"Investigate the breed you're interested in and be ready to describe how the dog will integrate into your household.",[32,42,43],{},"Clarify your plans for the dog when you move out for college or your own apartment.",[32,45,46],{},"Draw up a written agreement with your parents.",[20,48,49],{},[50,51],"img",{"alt":52,"height":53,"src":54,"width":55},"",305,"\u002Fpics\u002F1652eb1ae90b98990ae6.webp",606,[20,57,58],{},[59,60,61],"em",{},"All puppies, like this Boxer, take a lot of work.",[20,63,64],{},"cc-by ickr.com robinini 150921604",[15,66,68],{"id":67},"_1-demonstrate-responsibility","1. 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Once your savings account shows you can save responsibly, show it to your parents.",[20,83,84],{},[50,85],{"alt":52,"height":86,"src":87,"width":88},640,"\u002Fpics\u002F86a9ac639c667b4112d1.webp",540,[20,90,91],{},[59,92,93],{},"A new puppy will grow up quickly.",[20,95,96],{},"cc-by ickr.com brianscott 2972314294",[15,98,100],{"id":99},"_3-research-the-breed-youre-interested-in","3. Research the Breed You're Interested In",[20,102,103],{},"Look into the breed you want to get and be able to explain how it will suit your family. If you admire Border Collies playing Frisbee but nobody is willing to walk the dog for an hour twice daily, you should consider a different breed.",[20,105,106],{},"If you like the appearance of Siberian Huskies but your dad keeps geese, that breed won't work. If you appreciate almost everything about Golden Retrievers except their looks, keep looking. You can find a breed you like and a pet your parents will welcome.",[15,108,110],{"id":109},"_4-outline-your-plans-for-when-you-move-out","4. Outline Your Plans for When You Move Out",[20,112,113],{},"Describe what will happen to the dog when you leave for college or your first apartment. For instance, if you're twelve, you might only be at home for another six years. That may seem like a long time to you, but it's only about half of a dog's lifespan.",[15,115,117],{"id":116},"_5-create-a-contract-with-your-parents","5. Create a Contract With Your Parents",[20,119,120],{},"Show them your savings balance and prove you'll handle all costs. The contract should state that you'll be responsible for care, daily walks, and obedience training. (Are you certain you understand what dog care and training involve?",[20,122,123],{},"Borrow books from the library and show your parents you're eager to learn what you need to know.) You'll need to assure your parents that you'll clean up after the dog and provide exercise and training to prevent issues like excessive digging, chewing, and barking. The contract doesn't have to be elaborate, and you don't need a lawyer to draft it. Just be truthful and outline your commitments.",[20,125,126],{},[50,127],{"alt":52,"height":128,"src":129,"width":86},424,"\u002Fpics\u002F6ca769cb4b2856f31027.webp",[20,131,132],{},[59,133,134],{},"You might find a great mixed breed puppy at your local animal shelter.",[20,136,137],{},"cc-by ickr.com adamrjensen 7167247169",[15,139,141],{"id":140},"additional-considerations","Additional Considerations",[143,144,145,148,151,154,157,160],"ul",{},[32,146,147],{},"You might also talk about where to get your new dog. If you're open to adopting a mixed breed from a shelter, your parents may be more receptive. They'll be pleased to see you taking responsibility.",[32,149,150],{},"Consider what you'd do if your dog needs a new home. What if a family member is allergic? What if the dog bites your younger sibling? Think about the many years your dog will be part of the family and discuss these scenarios with your parents.",[32,152,153],{},"Point out how a dog will keep you occupied and away from negative influences. Walking your dog twice a day, tending to its health, and cleaning up after it will take up a significant amount of time.",[32,155,156],{},"If only one parent objects, find out why. You need to persuade them it's for the family's benefit. You'll have to walk the dog daily, which will keep you from sitting in front of the TV playing video games all afternoon.",[32,158,159],{},"A dog can offer protection, act as a watchdog, be a companion, and help you mature and take on responsibilities.",[32,161,162],{},"A dog can even improve your health! 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When I was older, I paid for a dog with money I saved from working, and that itself taught me an important lesson. If you can't afford to buy a dog, pay for its food, toys, and medical care, you shouldn't be asking for one. Consider all the responsibilities before trying to convince your parents to let you get a dog.",[20,271,272],{},[50,273],{"alt":52,"height":167,"src":274,"width":86},"\u002Fpics\u002Fd31cf54e4bf9abe2368c.webp",[20,276,277],{},[59,278,279],{},"A Golden Retriever",[20,281,282],{},"cc-by ickr.com rkleine 4406414982",[15,284,286],{"id":285},"resources-to-help-you-choose-the-right-dog","Resources to Help You Choose the Right Dog",[143,288,289,292,295,298],{},[32,290,291],{},"Five Great Dog Breeds That Live Long Lives\nAre you looking for a breed that will stay with you for years? These five great dog breeds will keep you active for many, many years.",[32,293,294],{},"Five Dog Breeds That Don’t Bark, Much\nAbout any dog will bark, but this is a list of dogs that bark less. If your dog is barking a lot, choose one of these breeds, read articles to decrease barking, or discuss the problem with a good dog trainer.",[32,296,297],{},"Five Dog Breeds That Like Cats\nAre you looking for a new dog to add to your cat-friendly house? Here are five breeds that almost always like cats!",[32,299,300],{},"Five Great Dog Breeds for an Apartment\nAre you thinking about getting a dog but need a breed that will fit into your apartment? These five breeds are all great and can do well in a small area.",[15,302,304],{"id":303},"questions-answers","Questions & Answers",[20,306,307,311],{},[308,309,310],"strong",{},"Question:"," My parents think we don’t have the time to get a dog, because they work a lot in the day. How can I convince them to get me a dog?",[20,313,314,317],{},[308,315,316],{},"Answer:"," If your parents do not want to get a dog because they work long hours, they must be convinced that you are not going to take care of him and her. What can you do to change their minds? Do you do chores around the house? Do they see you vacuuming the floor, cleaning the kitchen, cleaning the bathroom, etc.? What about your bedroom? If that is a real mess, and you do not even take care of your own space, why should they think you are going to go out of your way to take care of a new dog?",[20,319,320],{},"You need to discuss this with them even more. There is something else involved here, not just the amount of time they spend at work.",[20,322,323,325],{},[308,324,310],{}," My brother is allergic to dogs. Not horribly, but still allergic. I really want a golden retriever, and am willing to do extra chores and pay for him\u002Fher. How do I convince my mom to let me get one?",[20,327,328,330],{},[308,329,316],{}," If your brother is allergic, even a little, a Golden is not a good choice. They shed, a lot, and the hairs have been licked and are covered in the allergen.",[20,332,333],{},"The only thing you can do is bring home a puppy and see how it does. You will need to make a deal with the breeder that if the dog does not do well you can take it back.",[20,335,336],{},"Explain this to your mom. Maybe she will be willing to give it a try if you are willing to take the puppy back if there are problems.",[20,338,339],{},"You can also look at a Goldendoodle, which is a Golden and Standard Poodle cross. They are not all low shedding dogs, despite what the breeders will tell you, but you can talk to the breeder beforehand and explain the situation, make sure it is one of the most Poodle-like of the litter.",[20,341,342],{},"They can be expensive. Your best bet is a Standard Poodle. They are great dogs. Read all about them, and discuss their lack of allergen shedding with your mom.",[20,344,345,347],{},[308,346,310],{}," My parents say I should get a dog from a shelter. Why?",[20,349,350,352],{},[308,351,316],{}," I do not know why they feel that you have to get a dog from a shelter, but some people recommend it since there are so many dogs put to sleep in shelters every year in the US.",[20,354,355],{},"If they want you to get a dog from a shelter, it would be a good idea to ask them why.",[20,357,358],{},"If you do get a dog from a shelter, make sure that it is a breed or mixed breed dog that is going to fit your lifestyle. If you go to school and no one is home to take care of your dog, a high strung dog like a Husky mix, a Border Collie mix, or an Australian Cattle Dog mix are not appropriate.",[20,360,361,363],{},[308,362,310],{}," My parents say it’s too much work to have a puppy around. How can I convince them to get a puppy?",[20,365,366,368],{},[308,367,316],{}," It is a lot of work to have a puppy around. You need to convince them that you are going to put in the work of taking care of a puppy.",[20,370,371],{},"If they see that you are a responsible person, and do things around the house (cleaning your room, washing the car, washing the dishes, etc.), then they are more likely to believe you.",[20,373,374],{},"I also read about a father that made a contract with his kids so that they would agree to take care of it no matter what. Maybe they will believe it if you put it in writing?",[20,376,377,379],{},[308,378,310],{}," How do I convince my parents to get a dog if we live in an apartment?",[20,381,382,384],{},[308,383,316],{}," There may be restrictions placed by the landlord. He or she may have made your parents sign a paper refusing to keep a dog, or they may have to pay extra rent each month because of a dog.",[20,386,387],{},"If that is the case, they may never want to get a dog. If a dog is acceptable where you live, and they think that a dog will not do well in your apartment, there are lists of dogs that do well in apartments:",[20,389,390],{},"Small dogs: s\u002FFive-Great-Dog-Breeds-…",[20,392,393],{},"Medium dogs: s\u002Fmedium-sized-dog-breed…",[20,395,396],{},"Large dogs: s\u002Fdog-large-breed-for-an…",[20,398,399,401],{},[308,400,310],{}," How can I earn money for a dog as a kid?",[20,403,404,406],{},[308,405,316],{}," Since you are doing this to save up money for a dog you should also ask about cleaning cages at your local vets. Or you can try to start dog walking, and even go door to door in your neighborhood and offer to walk their dog. Be sure to get your parents permission before trying any of these things.",[20,408,409,411],{},[308,410,310],{}," My parents do not want to take care of the dog after I leave for college. I am 14. What should I do?",[20,413,414,416],{},[308,415,316],{}," If your parents are not willing to take care of the dog when you leave for college the best option is to not get a dog. You may end up in a dorm or a small apartment that does not allow dogs so you will not be able to keep him. Your only option will be to take the dog to the shelter or find an alternate home for the dog in four years.",[20,418,419],{},"That is not a good option. I recommend you wait until after college, when you have a place of your own.",[20,421,422,424],{},[308,423,310],{}," I’m gonna save up money to get an Aussie, but what if my mom says no, and all my work for the dog is for nothing?",[20,426,427,429],{},[308,428,316],{}," Be sure to get your moms approval before starting to save up for the new dog.",[20,431,432],{},"On another issue, are you sure that an Aussie is a good choice? They are cute dogs, but they are not suited to be left around the house all day with no activity. They are a working dog, and if you are at school all day, you will probably come home to find torn up pillows, or if you keep your dog outside he will probably dig holes in the yard and do his best to escape.",[20,434,435,437],{},[308,436,310],{}," How many times should I walk my dog per day?",[20,439,440,442],{},[308,441,316],{}," To prevent your dog from developing behavioral problems (digging, trying to escape, excessive barking, etc.) he should be walked a bare minimum of twice a day. If you are in school, get up a few minutes early to take him for a walk. 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