Why do my parents not want a dog?
Dogs require a lot of time, a lot of work, and sometimes they even require a lot of money. This is usually why parents decide not to get a dog.
Why should my parents get me a dog?
Studies have shown that when an only child receives a dog, they tend to feel less lonely and view their pet as a sibling. They learn how to “share” their parents’ time and their own space, they learn to be respectful to another living thing, to be kind, and to be loving; just as they would with a sibling.
How to convince your parents to adopt a dog?
Start giving extra attention to your pet and take proper care of him. Feed him on time, groom him, clean him, and clean his mess if necessary. It will help to show to your parents that you are becoming responsible. You have to win your parents trust first, and then you can ask them for adopting a dog.
Is a dog too expensive to convince your parents to get?
There you are, trying so hard to figure out how to convince your parents to get a dog, and your Dad says, “I’m sorry – a dog is just too expensive.” He isn’t wrong, by the way. Dogs CAN be expensive. Did you know that buying a pet puppy or dog from a dog breeder could cost $500 to $1,000 JUST for the dog?
What do you need to know before buying a dog?
Still, don’t forget that the cost of your dog is not just how much it is to buy him. He will need insurance, a collar or harness and leash, a bed, a crate, a puppy playpen, bowls. Not to mention the weekly bills for a good quality food. Many shelters also have lower cost pet items for sale to help the shelter raise some money.
Do your parents let you beg for a dog?
But your parents don’t seem so charmed by the idea. Apparently, begging works well for dogs, but no matter how much YOU beg, Mom and Dad just keep saying “no!” If this is your life right now, you probably feel really sad. And frustrated.