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What are the reasons that your parents do not want the dog? Depending on the reason there is going to be a different approach.1)They think you wont take care of the dog.-In this case, ask them if you can have a trial run. Tell them that you will take complete responsibility for the dog(walks, feeding, washing, etc). Ask them if you can have at least 6 months to show them that you will care for the dog(6 months because it is adequate amount of time to prove that you will stick with the care). If at any time in this 6 months you do not care for the dog, and they end up feeding it, reminding you to walk it, etc then they can get rid of it2)They cannot afford it.-There isn't too much you can do about this. If they cannot afford to keep the dog than it is better if it is in another home. Dogs are expensive to feed, and vaccinate, etc.. You may offer to get a job and help out with the cost of the dog. Do not exaggerate and say you will pay for anything the dog needs(your parents are not going to believe that, all moms and dads have heard that one. They will know that picking up a few hours at a grocery store for 6.50/hr will not cover all the dogs needs).3)Doesn't feel as if there is enough time for the dog.Again, not too much you can do about this. If the time is not available, there is nothing that can be done. The dog may be better off in a home that will give him more time.You need to really sit down with your mom and dad and talk. Tell them how you feel, and allow them to tell you their feelings. If their reasons are valid then you need to accept them and not push them.

As long as you are living with parents who take care of all of your needs, like food, clothing, books for school, the TV, the phone, the computer, the school activities, then they are responsible to make all of the decisions for the home and family.  Remember, the decisions are BEST  FOR EVERYONE....NOT JUST FOR YOU!  Be patient.  Before you know it, you'll be making all of your own decisions and paying for everything.  Then you'll understand.

Love the dog you have!!!

If there is an old person living near you who has a dog , you might ask them if they would agree to you taking the dog for walks. That way you would have the pleasure of the dog without the responsibility or the expense. (They might even pay you!).

Dogs are expensive to keep. Maybe your parents can not afford another dog. What's wrong with the dog you have now? One is enough for any child who does not pay the bills to take care of the dog. 

Listen to your parents!

Your parents know best, take notice and you will learn to be patient.

How old are you? No matter, you have your WHOLE LIFE ahead of you. PLENTY of time & times you can get what you want & as many as you want. Especally once you've grown up move out & get your own place! Like I said, you've got PLENTY of time!  And by then you'll be more responsible to the animals. Be patient.

You should be happy that you have a dog. I'm 18 years old and still I can't have a dog. You don't seem to get it. Be happy what you have, kids or young parents from other countries can't even afford rice or "animals". Be thankful to your parents, that's what matters.

Be content with what you have.

Just get a nice rock, one that will sit-up and be quite. Good luck.

Colleen

Do you remember the pet rocks? Unbelievable how popular they became. People got rich off rocks. 0.0

if you just exept the awnser and show no struggle and behave listent etc theyll see that youll be able to take ccare of another dog