How to convince parents to get a dog

Video: How To Convince Your Parents To Get A Dog

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Steps
Method 1 of 3: Introducing Parents to the New Pet Idea
Method 2 of 3: Demonstrating Personal Responsibility
Method 3 of 3: Resolving Parenting Concerns
Tips
Warnings
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Sometimes it can be difficult to convince your parents to get a dog, even when you yourself think you are ready for it. To persuade your parents to buy you a dog, you will need to point out to them the benefits of owning such a pet, including the love and companionship it gives you. In addition, you will need to demonstrate your own maturity and responsibility by taking on additional household chores. Show your parents that you are ready to own a dog by thinking through everything you need to do to care for it.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Introducing Parents to the New Pet Idea

1 Talk about your dog as a “family pet”. Tell your parents how the arrival of your dog will make you spend more time around the house and thus more time with them. Explain that the dog will be more fun for the whole family - you can all go for a walk in the park or have family barbecues or barbecues in your backyard while playing a flying saucer with the dog.
- Ask them to imagine how good a family dinner or an evening movie watching in front of the TV can be with a dog sitting next to you or at your feet.
2 Explain that the arrival of your dog will make you spend more time outdoors. Think if your parents are tired of the fact that you spend all the time in the four walls of your dark room and constantly “hang out” there on the net or play computer games? Are they trying to escort you outside all the time so you can get some sunshine? If so, explain to them that your dog will make you spend more time in the park outdoors and get more physical activity, instead of sitting at home in one place, eating fast food and texting with friends.
- Explain that with your dog you can finally get off the net and experience the beauty of a simpler childhood and adolescence spent outdoors with a furry friend.
3 Talk about how having a dog strengthens your psyche. Dog ownership comes with some therapeutic benefits, and people with dogs tend to live longer and feel happier.A dog understands when its owner is upset and can calm him down during stressful moments. Dogs always intuitively know how to cheer up their owner. If your parents spend a lot of time at work, tell them that having a dog will not only have a calming effect on your family as a whole, but it will also give you company when your parents are not at home.
4 Explain that your dog will make you feel safer at home. Dogs are the protectors of their pack, who, by any means necessary, strive to ensure the safety of those whom they consider to be their family. You will feel safer at home with your dog. With the right training, your dog can quickly figure out who is welcome in your home and who is not.
- Homes that clearly have dogs are less likely to be robbed. Tell your parents that your dog will not only be a lifelong companion, but also a protector. If you are old enough that your parents can afford to go on vacation without you, explain to them how much safer you will be at home if you have a dog next to you.
5 Share how having a dog will teach you more responsibility. While you already have to show your parents responsible enough behavior to get a dog, it also doesn't hurt to explain to them that a dog will make you an even more responsible and caring person. Below is an explanation of why this will happen.
- The appearance of the dog will accustom you to a routine mode of life. You will have to feed, walk and play with your pet at certain times.
- With a dog, you will have to go to bed earlier and get up earlier in order to have time to walk the pet. There will be no more games on the computer and no TV viewing until three o'clock in the morning.
- Having a dog will teach you to value responsibility for the life of another creature.
6 Tell us what kind of dog you want. Do a little research on what kind of dog you want and why. Whether you want a small dog like a miniature schnauzer or a large dog like a Labrador, make a good case for wanting a particular breed of dog. This will demonstrate to the parents that you have taken the time and energy to consider acquiring a dog. When talking with your parents about the dog you want, you can also mention the following points.
- Tell them about the strengths and characteristics of a particular breed. Is she known for being easy to train, extremely loyal, or is she just adorable?
- Explain which training method is best for the breed. Demonstrate to the parents that you already know how to toilet train a dog and teach him basic commands such as "sit" and "seat".
- Show them a picture of a specific dog or dog breed you need. Showcasing a photo can help parents develop sympathy for the dog. Who can resist at the sight of a photo of an adorable dog?

Method 2 of 3: Demonstrating Personal Responsibility

1 Make sure you are ready to become a dog owner. It's easy to get the idea of getting a dog on fire, especially after you've watched a stunningly touching dog movie, but in reality, it comes with a lot of hassle. Even if you really enjoy the thought of having a dog, are you willing to spend your time, money, and energy on it? Do you agree to carve out some of the time from your usual social interaction to spend it with your dog?
2 Find a way to contribute to your dog's spending. Keeping a dog can be expensive because of the cost of food, grooming, veterinary services, and the toys the dog needs. Think about how you can help the parents with these household expenses, and then offer to cover all or part of the cost of the dog.You will have to keep your promise, so make sure your money making ideas are realistic first.
- You can try volunteering to help neighbors with certain chores, getting a job handing out flyers, or using your own savings or birthday money to partially pay for the purchase of a dog.
3 Perform your business duties with conscientiousness. If you want to show your parents that you will make a great dog owner, then you have to successfully master the basics: make your bed, keep your room tidy, wash the dishes, and do whatever else is required of you. Then you can move on to the next level and take on even more household chores, for example, start helping to cook, wash, mow the lawn, or even just brew coffee for your parents when you think they need to cheer up a little, or just do what you are able to do to go beyond what is normally required of you.
4 Study well. If you want your parents to see your willingness to take on additional responsibility for the dog, it’s worth making sure that your grades remain good as long as you continue to coax them into adopting a new family member. If you succeed, try even to raise the grades to show your commitment to hard work and meeting all the necessary conditions to deserve a dog.
- If you decide to give your parents a verbal promise, be as specific as possible. You can say this: "I will only get A's in mathematics." Or like this: "I will write perfectly all the test papers."
5 Show your parents that you can take care of something. Have your parents assign you to take care of something for a specified period of time. This could be a raw egg (just don't break it), a bag of flour, a plant, or even a hamster. Successful completion of such a test will show your parents your responsibility and a serious desire to get a dog. Although this approach may seem ridiculous, you should take this situation very seriously.
6 Give yourself a try. If you have a friend or relative who needs someone to look after the dog for a while, call a volunteer assistant. Taking proper care of a stranger's dog over the course of a few days will show your parents your willingness to have a pet and show them how much happiness comes from having a furry friend.
7 Give your parents time to think things over. Remember that you cannot beg your parents all the time day after day, otherwise they will flatly refuse you. If turned down, continue to demonstrate your own maturity and understanding, still help around the house and mention the dog periodically so that parents get used to the idea. Your patience will show them that you are so eager to get a dog that you are ready to calmly wait for this moment.

Method 3 of 3: Resolving Parenting Concerns

1 Demonstrate to your parents that you will be walking the dog yourself. Parents may worry that after a few weeks after you acquire a dog, you will get bored with it and all the responsibilities of caring for it will fall on them. Tell them that you have already chosen the best time to walk your dog and are ready to walk it daily. If you have a brother or sister, show a willingness to share the responsibilities of walking. To prove your dedication, you can independently start going for walks on a regular basis according to the walking schedule developed for the dog.
2 Reassure your parents that the dog will not destroy your home. Parents may fear that the dog will chew on furniture and wires, drag dirt into the house and leave fur everywhere. Your job is to demonstrate that nothing like this will happen.When talking with your parents, be sure to pay attention to the points below.
- Tell them that you will buy the dog lots of toys to chew on so that it doesn’t touch the furniture. For available wires and cables, tell them that you will tape them to keep them out of the way, or hide them from the dog in a protective box. In any case, this will make your home more tidy.
- Tell your parents how you can prevent your dog from lugging dirt into the house. For example, you can explain to them that you are going to wash her paws in the garage or on the back porch before you run into the house after a walk.
- Talk to your parents about how you can prevent your dog from shedding too much. Yes, dogs do shed, but you can tell your parents that you can schedule extra cleaning to get the hair out of the house.
- Explain that you are going to bathe your dog weekly, or as often as the breed requires.
3 Create a feeding schedule for your dog. The dog needs to be fed at least once a day, but usually twice. Do your own research on whether to feed your dog wet canned food, dry food, or a combination of both. Find nutritious food that will fit your budget. After that, make a table with the time and amount of feedings. It will also be possible to calculate the cost of feed for a certain period of time in advance.
4 Think about how you will toilet train your dog. If you are planning to take an adult dog to your home, it is most likely already toilet trained. However, if you are considering adopting a puppy or young dog, you may need to work on his cleanliness skills. Prepare to tell your parents that not only will you clean up the dog's accidental missteps, you will also be cleaning and cleaning the dog's temporary litter area with disposable diapers.
5 Prepare a list of recommended veterinarians. Show your parents that you are ready to provide proper veterinary care for your dog. Do your research ahead of time and find the best local veterinarians. Ask your dog friends for advice on veterinarians, or do your own research. Try to find a veterinarian close to your home so that you can walk to it if you are not already driving. Tell your parents about your research to show that you thought about it as well.
6 Make a plan of action in case of family vacation or long-term departure. Show the parents that you have a backup plan for looking after the dog if the whole family is going on vacation. Your mom may ask what you will do if the whole family is going to go to the sea for a week. So that such a question does not catch you by surprise, prepare for it in advance. Find a pet hotel nearby that can take your dog for temporary overexposure, or simply ask a close friend to look after your dog.
7 Be prepared to wait as long as necessary for the dog. Prove to your parents that the dog will not bore you. Parents may worry that within a few weeks after the dog appears, you will stop caring for it. To allay their fears, tell them that you are ready to wait for the dog even for several months and all this time you will continue to discuss this issue with them in order to prove that this is not a fleeting idea for you. Show that you are determined to want a dog and are willing to wait a bit to demonstrate how much you are loyal to your goal.

Tips

Consider taking a dog from a nearby shelter. This is usually less expensive than purchasing a puppy from a breeder or pet store and will also help a needy pet find a good home.
Try to gather information on local dog training courses to include in your general information package. Parents will appreciate that you want more than just a dog, but a well-bred dog.
While you wait for parental approval, try finding a nearby dog shelter and volunteering to help care for stray dogs, or find neighbors who need help with their dogs.
Read the information about animal shelters and be prepared to make a parent's decision, even if they want to buy you a different breed of dog or a dog from another shelter.
Volunteer at an animal shelter to prove your willingness to care for your dog. Work there regularly (for example, once a week) to show your parents that you can be counted on.

Warnings

Make sure you are willing to take full responsibility for dog care that a good dog owner requires.
If any of your parents are allergic to dogs or dog dandruff, you will have to take it seriously. Look for hypoallergenic dog breeds and prepare yourself for the higher costs of acquiring a purebred pet.