What are some convincing reasons why my parents should get me a dog?

The neighbors dog just had a litter of puppies and my parents need alot of reasoning if im going to get them to get me one. What are some good reasons?What are some convincing reasons why my parents should get me a dog?
you should already know if you really want a dogWhat are some convincing reasons why my parents should get me a dog?
you could tell them a dog is a great way to lower depression and its a reliable source in an emergency. Like if someone is trying to break in your house a dog could stop them and would warn you if someone did try. Also there kinda cheap. You could use human shampoo on there fur. use an old pillow for its bed. They can eat table scraps and they're fun to train. You can get daily exercise from them because when walking them your walking to. hoped this helped = ]
Your parents know that dogs are a huge responsibility, especially puppies. They know that kids generally get tired of them a month or two after they get them. They know dogs are expensive to own. They also know they'll be stuck with a dog they don't want once you move off to college.





If they don't want a dog, then my advice is to wait until you have your own place to live. In the meantime, you can volunteer at shelters and give those dogs loving that they don't otherwise get. You'll gain a wealth of knowledge as well.
Wanting a dog and being able to take care of a dog for it's entire life are two entirely different things. Your parents know (or suspect) that once the newness has worn off, the puppy will be their responsibility. There are vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, food, etc. expenses that a child doesn't grasp when they WANT a puppy. It's not as simple as just picking one up unfortunately. If it was there would be many less homeless pets out there.





The best thing to do is convince your parents that you know what it costs to take care of a dog for 15+ years, convince them you will walk it every day, pick up it's poop, feed it, potty train it, teach it to sit, stay, come, down, and socialize it, and for more than the 3 months that it takes it to stop being so ';cute'; and more of a ';chore';.





If you can convince your parents that you know what you're asking for, you may have a shot. If not, it's better to let someone else give the puppy a home.





Keep in mind, your parents may have reasons of their OWN for not getting a dog now. The economy sucks, jobs are going down the tubes and a puppy is another mouth to feed. Do your parents rent or own their own house. If they rent, the landlord may not allow dogs.





Think about it ALL before continuing to beg.
1) You have a job and therefor the money to afford: the startup fees (about $400 for supplies and first vet check), the monthly care of a dog (about $150/month), any grooming that may be required ($100 or so a visit), any training that may be required, and any emergencies that may pop up (can be in excess of $1,000.)





Plus pay rent to help out with the $1500 or more they spend per month to keep the house, vehicles, food, etc.





2) You have the time to and are willing/able to: feed the dog, brush the dog, potty train the dog, teach the dog manners, walk the dog every day, deal with any behavior issues, schedule and go to vet/grooming/training appointments... need i go on?





That way they don't have to ';deal with'; anything when they come home from a long days work!





3) You plan on staying home for at least the first year of college because you KNOW you won't be able to take the dog with you.
I agree with happy2lu. Im a mom and I have rules. Everyone knows that the kids want the puppy but the mom ends up taking care of it. Respect their rules and when you grow up and have your own place, get your puppy, they arent fun all the time. They are WORK most of the time. And a 15 year commitment, atleast!!! Not to mention all the cost of food, vet care, including immunizations which, might I add, are VITAL!!!
I'm not sure how old you are, but tell them this would give you a chance to show some responsibility for something; tell them you will work extra hard with taking care of the puppy, you know it's a lot of responsibility and if you get an allowance, tell them you are willing to give part of that toward things that the puppy will need.
Unless you are paying for food/vet bills, feed it, exercise, socialize, train, have enough time to play with it, and know that it is a 10-15 year commitment then you shouldn't have one. If you can provide that then theres your reason.
convincing reasons? you are 18, do not live at home, and have a job. then you can have whatever kind of dog you want.
I can't think of any, if anything here's a good one for you not to, THEIR HOUSE THEIR RULES.
I cant help noticing bob (C) is your dad!!!%26gt;....
Because you're cute and your cuddly when you're happy and you'll throw a temper tantrum if you don't get one?