How can I convince my parents to let me get a Boston Terrier puppy?

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My teacher's dog had puppies on monday. He came back the next day asked the class if they wanted to adopt any. A lady has one reserved for sure and there are 3 left (1 boy and 2 girls) [He raised the price of the boy] The puppies are pure bred and I told him i was sure that i wanted one. He said he wouldn't sell them until they're 6-8 weeks old (end of school year) btw my birthday is like at the very end of the school year. My mom doesn't care but dad doesn't want a dog (have a shih tzu its a girl btw but i didnt get to raise her from a puppy when I moved away but I came back ofc a few years later. I'm a freshman in highschool and when's another chance i can get such a great deal. He said I could get a girl for $200 and they're really sweet. I can purchase the puppy itself with my own money (which I intend on doing) and the other supplies should be provided. I'm actually sincerely sure my parents will help with the supplies if I get the dog with my money. The problem is my dad ofc and idk how to prove to him I can take care of a dog. I've done it many times with other dogs when i was little. The only things he has against me was when i got a ferret in the 4th grade and had them take care of it, i took care of my betta fish for 2 years and it was REALLY health but.. it died last month :/ (age of course) i got that fish in 7th grade. For my birthday in 7th grade I bought a bearded dragon took care of it for 2 years (parents cleaned out the cage the 3rd year) I got tired of him and gave him away to a good family. Just too many problems. Then i got hermit crabs and they're still living health. But I mean.. getting this dog will be special and I know how to take care of a dog, I just really want to raise a puppy on my own so i can bond strongly with it and this is my chance! PLUS I already told my teacher I was sure about getting it so he told me he'll tell me where he lives and my parents and I can come over and select a girl. He's reserving them just for me and I can't just blow it off like that near the end. I have like 6 weeks maybe 7 to convince my parents and get the dog. I REALLY believe I can do this and I've matured A LOT over the years. I strongly believe I can take on this responsibility and I just want this one amazing chance. Btw I cant just blow it off like I said earlier (his wife told her elementary students and asked if they were interested so I already made a comitment on getting it, I can't just "take a dog" away from a little kid and never actually adopt it. It wouldn't be right and what would that make me look like? a horrible person not forgetting to add the feeling of doing so.(my mom is the vice principal of my highschool and that would make her look bad aswell, I just can't do that) I just really want this chance, it's like once in a lifetime. I just dont know what to do to convince my dad.

Not trying to be rude but i dont need any wait till you're older and other crap, it won't make my mom look bad and other bs because i reflect heavily on her ik what I'm talking about when it comes to that ppart. and don't go bashing at my teacher with other extremist bs. I didn't type all this for that. This time Ik i can do it, every animal I've taken care of has lived healthily even my bearded dragon. I didnt aadd that one of my dad's manager's daughters saw him and wanted him so i gave him away to a
good family that has alot more experience with reptiles than me. I didnt disown him or anything.
And about my ferret I had some unstable family issues then and I just couldnt take care of him
my parents gave him away while i was gone for those years and I mean c'mon i was in the freaking 4th grade. I was alot more immature then and I've changed a bunch over the years.

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Yes, I have read a books on taking care of dogs, and I've also raised a dog pretty much on my own when I was like in 1st 2nd grade.(mom i mentioned above is step-mom) I enjoyed doing it then and have made alot more progress since then of course.

Yes, I have read a books on taking care of dogs, and I've also raised a dog pretty much on my own when I was like in 1st 2nd grade.(mom i mentioned above is step-mom) I enjoyed doing it then and have made alot more progress since then of course.

Answer 1

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maturity is not just taking care of pets. It is helping out around the house by doing chores, doing your home work, being respectful of others and taking care of the pets you have. I don't blame you for wanting a Boston terrier. My aunt had one when I was young and what a sweet puppy she was. Go to your dad and tell him all these things you have written here. Discuss it . openly and fairly. Keep working on being responsible and keep talking to your dad. I personally think you would be a good parent to a pup. Good luck.

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Thanks alot, I really hope I can get her. I've always wanted to raise a puppy and I can take it off to college with me. There are these little things called apartments :P for others that have made bs comments like "minors can't make commitments". I hope they really change their way of thinking. :)

Answer 2

"so I already made a comitment on getting it"

Minors can't make commitments. Shame on your teacher for not dealing DIRECTLY with your parents about this.

Bottom line: with your history of pets, I don't blame your dad for not wanting another. He knows he'll end up raising it when the novelty wears off, or else it too will be given away. BTW, what do you plan doing with the dog when you go off to college? You can't take it with you....

Try coming up with a way to earn the $850 it will cost every year to maintain the dog (food, vet bills, etc.). Maybe if you cover all the costs, your dad will reconsider, and then you can sell it before you go to college.

Answer 3

if you love animals more than humans? Do not let than happen. I know that they are small animals and need care. if you have time to take care. and only "If"

Answer 4

You need to DEMONSTRATE to your parents, not tell them, or whine to them, that you are mature and responsible enough to raise and train a dog. Do you KNOW anything about how to raise and train a dog? Have you EVER read a book about how to raise and train a dog? Do you have any money you can contribute to the purchase and care of the dog? (The average cost of having a dog, once you buy it, is about $1,500 for the first year.)