How do I convince my dad to buy me a dog?

I f your father has said no the is little the internet community can do to help but here are some tips on how to try to change his mind. The problem he has is he doesn't want to be responsible for it when you go to college which means he feels you won't take care of it when you do. The solution is that you will have to take him with you. Which means you will have to have your own apartment or shared apartment that allows dogs. If you are willing to do the extra work like getting a part time job so you can rent a private place instead of living in the college dorms then you might convince him. Keep in mind that it means making sure you have money to pay rent, food, electricity, water bill, phone bill, cellphone bill, school needs, and dog needs. When I say dog needs it isn't just food and water. Things like pet insurance, vet visits, toys, leashes, collars, pet license, vaccinations and grooming are all part of that and they are expensive. Remember you will also have to manage your time really well because you have to walk the dog, play with him, train him, go to class, go to work and come home and sleep just to do it all again the next day. Obviously there is more to having a dog then you probably thought of so if that doesn't sound like you could do it. Maybe try suggesting you would get a part time job while in college to help pay for the dog's needs. Also you could try going to a near by college so you could live at home or near home and take care of the dog when your done with your classes. You need to really think about what having and taking care of a dog means before asking for one. It might just be too much work for you right now. Have a long think about it and then decide if your even ready for a dog because if you got one now it would be your responsibility and all things I said about taking care of it you would still have to do. Good luck and I hope it turns out alright!!

Your ONLY option is to ask him to adopt a dog on its last leg, which probably isn't what you wanted.

Hmm. Maybe you can talk to him about fostering for a local shelter.

Nothing. Dad has made it clear he doesn't want to be stuck with YOUR dog when you move out. So no dog. You get one when you move out and are living on your own. It won't kill you and won't make your dad responsible for a dog he doesn't want.

It's a challenging one to reply to But all the best with it, I know you'll discover the best way.

You can give your dog to your Relative when you go to the college.

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