How do I prove to my dad that I can care for a puppy?

Courtney H: How do I prove to my dad that I can care for a puppy?
My neighbor has puppies and I want one, but I know my Dad will say no. I want to prove I’m resposible and can take care of a dog, but am not sure how to approach him about it.

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Answer by birgit
carry around a bag of flour for a week without losing it, forgetting it or breaking the bag.

IDK, I saw it on tv.

Answer by neonlights1971
You have to be willing to get up every so often and let the dog out, if its a puppy, you have to make sure it don’t chew up things.. And you have to not stay up all night and then not want to get up in the mornings.. You have to feed and water the dog.. They are very big responsibilty.. its not a toy you can put up when your tired of playing with it..

Answer by Ñ3AP3я_TH3_L3G3ND™
clean ur room every day .tell him u will clean up after it and walk it every day and take a bag with ya for poop n scoop..

Answer by abbeyelizabeth07
You can ask your neighbor if you can help with the puppies.

Or if you’re old enough, volunteer at your local humane society, zoo, or even find a job at a kennel. To prove to my mom that I’ve ready for Vet Tech school I’m doing all of that. If you want it that badly, you should be about to do anything for it.

Another good thing would be to save your money. Puppy’s are so expensive from the actually puppy to it’s food, bedding, vet bills, ect. It would show that if you saved enough that you really want a puppy.

But don’t be too upset if you don’t get one of your neighbors. The right puppy for you will find you, you just won’t know it til you see it. That’s how I think what happened with my 3 month old puppy.

Answer by Kaetlyn
Do you have a job? Do you have money saved up for the puppy?
They are by no means cheap, and they require a lot more than just a few walks and food every night.
They are a lifetime committment-they don’t stay puppies forever, and are not all that fun. Waking up at 5am every morning for the first few months to let puppy out and feed it is not exactly an exciting task. They take a ton of time and patience to train, and vet bills are through the roof.
If you can show your dad how much you know about dogs, and about the breed that your neighbor has puppies, as well as tell him, in detail, how you plan on paying for, exercising, and training the dog, then you could give that a try. It took me years upon years to convince my parents to let me get my first puppy-and no matter how prepared you are for your first, you will still have surprises.

The bag of flour gave me a good laugh. If you can carry around a bag of flour for a week and not get annoyed or feel burdoned by it, then you’re halfway there! But again, a bag of flour doesn’t have vet bills, need food, exercise, or waking up in the middle of the night to take it to the bathroom/clean up a mess it made. It won’t keep you up all night by barking and crying, it won’t chew your expensive shoes/furniture/flowers/anything else it can fit in it’s mouth, it won’t mess in your house (well, unless you break it, haha), and it doesn’t need a lifetime committment.

Answer by twinklehonk88t
well first of all, dont constantly nag him about one. and dont do extra dishes and say dad i did the dishes two times in a row today! it just makes it look like your only gonna work hard until you get the puppy. do work around the house on a daily or weekly basis. take the trash out, and bring the trash can back in after school. (your gonna pass it anyway getting off the bus). but school is out now, sorry! clean your room and make sure it stays clean. pick up around the house. do stuff that you know you would be able to remember, so that your dad will realize your starting to take responsibility. and remember, your not going to get a puppy overnight.

also, the whole idea is not to impress your parents. so dont make dinner one night then never do it again. you want to prove that you will be able to remember to feed, bathe, and clean up after your puppy. setting the table once before being asked to doesnt resemble that. another thing, do not nag him, dont remind him you can take care of it, just do your housework. (not to make you sound like cinderella or anything) maybe occasionally ask if you can have a puppy. but do NOT say dad ive been doing chores so now i can handle a puppy. let him decide. good luck!!

Answer by ^_^ Anime Lover
Guide:
So, you want a dog, eh?
Lets see…
Have you ever had one before and proved yourself lazy? With any pet?
If not, you must take care of the dog. Especially if it is a cute wittle puppy. picking up poop inside or outside of the house, training it, giving it walks, feeding it, giving it water, and most importantly, give it love and attention! That is really what a puppy wants the most, especially since it is away from its mother [ 🙁 ].

To approach him, be very clear, don’t mumble, and look him straight in the eye. Show him you are serious. To show him you are responsible, ask your neighbor if there is any way you can help taking care of the puppies.

Another way is to make a deal with your dad. Tell him, for example, ” If I Take Care Of A Puppy Or Dog For More Than 15 Hours, May That Show You I Am Responsible enough?

What would really work is if you got a paragraph from everybody who lives with you saying they will help to take care of the dog, or at the least in the paragraph they should say they want one. If that happens, yeah, i think you will get a dog.

If you use most of me suggestions above, you are sure to have that sweet wittle puppy dog.
But the most important things is, can you show that dog that living is worth it? Show that puppy that you love it, that it is not alone in this world, and that puppy is has the best owner that it could ever have!

Answer by Kris
Do you have another pet at home already? Take over caring for that pet every day. If you prove you’ll take care of an existing pet, maybe your dad will let you have a new one.

If you don’t have a pet, start taking care of chores around the house without being asked. Do all your assigned chores and then do extra work. If your dad sees you being responsible with other tasks, he will be more open to the puppy.

On top of that, look up the breed(s) of the puppies online and do research. Find out the breed traits, and come up with a routine you will use to exercise and train the puppy (housebreaking and obedience). Offer to spend your allowance toward the pup’s care (food, etc).

It’s all about proving you’re responsible. Do that and I bet your dad will be more open to getting a dog.

Answer by ♥Friends with Everyone♥
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.