How do I make my dad stop neglecting his dog?

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Hi. Last October, my dad got a pitbull from a cousin of mine and it was only about 6 weeks old at the time and when he first got him, he would play with him and and let him run around in the yard, but now the dog (his name is Buddy but i call him Bud) is almost a year old and now he does absolutely nothing with him. I hate this so much because my dog is just tide up on the leach in the backyard every single day and has no one to play with him and when I look out the window, I wanna cry cuz he just lays out there under a tree because he's so neglected now.

My dad does this ALL THE TIME whenever we get a new pet and it makes me sick cuz he treats them like toys, he plays with them for so long and when he gets bored of them, he NEVER interacts with them what so ever.

I used to play with him and walk him everyday because my dad wouldnt do it, but I haunt been doing it fir a while now cuz I don't have the time anymore with me working and constantly running airens for my parents, but I still try to make him feel loved as much as I can. 

I can't trust my brother and sister (who do not have jobs) to even spend at least 10 or 20 mins out of the day with with are dog because they are just to lazy. They complain eveytime when I ask them to go and get the dog food and water so I can't trust them to play with him

What should I do, I wanna just give him to someone who I know will actually love him and play with him but my dad won't let us cuz he claims it's his dog, even though I'm the only one who actually takes care of him. He's so playful and loves everyone he meets even though he looks rough and mean on the outside.

Charlie · Answer

It many places it is illegal to have your dog tied up outside for more then a certain number of hours at a time. Look up your local laws on it, and if the dogs time being tied up outside exceeds the limits, you can sit down and have a serious discussion with your dog.

 Something to point out is that tying a dog up and not socializing, or exercising the dog often can lead to behavioral issues, such as aggression. 

 If water, food, or proper shelter are not provided at all times, you can call your local Animal Control. 

 Sit your dad down and talk to him about considering finding the dog a new home. Ask him how he would feel if he was tied up all day with nothing to do? Especially since the dog is a high energy breed. 

 At least get him to buy the dog some fun, interactive toys, and have someone take him out on a walk each day.

. · Answer

'Likewise" offers great suggestions.  I would like to add that I appreciate you for caring for this dog.  

Just tell him that he's lonely and how would your dad feel if he's tied up all day, and mention that an unsocialized, bored dog will just lead to behavior problems, (aggression, etc.) in that dog.  And money. Why is your dad financially supporting this dog when he doesn't even care about him??

But on second thought, you need to take the more serious route like talking to him about laws and stuff (prepare first) because you've already tried the "dad let's give him away because you don't play with him" route.  

good luck

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