Help!

[Lori Jordan]

I hope you keep an open mind about the future. In 4-5 years you might be going to college or trying to find your first apartment. You might leave your dog/dogs with your parents if they are willing to care for them while you are in school and two energetic dogs might not be something they are up to dealing with. And finding a place is hard enough with one. Maybe you can find an adult dog that is still playful now, but that you'd expect to have slowed down quite a bit by that time. An adult will probably be trained and neutered too which leaves less worry for your parents.

That is exactly what my Baby sister did she got a dog and now is in College and we are the ones that look after it!

[luvofallhorses]

I was never in your boat as I have always had dogs.. but I agree with Kay. Show that you are responsible by cleaning the house, doing chores the first time being asked, etc. Good luck! and please know that dogs are very costly and make sure your parents know that, too.

[PinkPaw]

I was never in your boat as I have always had dogs.. but I agree with Kay. Show that you are responsible by cleaning the house, doing chores the first time being asked, etc. Good luck! and please know that dogs are very costly and make sure your parents know that, too.

Dont worry we know the costs of a dog.And we have no problem of paying for it.

[PinkPaw]

Any other suggestions?

[DrKym]

Welcome to pet talk! and if it helps here is some advice from a MOM (22 foster kids and 3 kids of my own) I adore critters however! when any of my kids wanted a pet they had to show that they were responsible enough to handle it, my son Adrian is the dad to 4 abandoned feral kittens that he rescued on Easter day, till then he hadnt had a pet of his "own" and 4 starving scared 3 week old kittens was a challenge, he stated what he could do and what he needed from us and we agreed. He has used his allowance to pay for part of their vet care and has formed a relationship with his vet. He also (we have no idea how ) beat the odds and all 4 are alive today, I dont scoop litter and I dont feed them. I also dont have to remind him. So stepping up to the plate and truly proving your commitment helps.
Proud Granny to 4 great kitties

[Alysser]

I'm in your boat. I want another dog, and we have the money and the time BUT I don't think I am responsible enough to take in another dog. I do ALOT of work with Sassy but not everything and in order to have another dog I would be required to do everything, including, trimming nails,bathing,ect. I feed,walk,water,clean up poop,ect. for Sassy but as you can see there is much more to caring for a dog then just then. I *would* take another dog in a heartbeat if I were ready, but right now I still don't think I am responsible enough. So, if I did get another dog I would be punishing myself and I'm not ready. Once, I do everything for Sassy I will definatly consider it.

[PinkPaw]

Thanks so much! I have taken each of your advice! Today I did everything I needed to do for my dog. And when my mom asked me to do it I could say "I already did it." So much nicer. Maybe this will work! Ha Ha!

[BC_MoM]

Just one thing that sometimes sucks:

Mickey loved being with other dogs, too.. but when Molly arrived (my second dog) his nose was out of joint for a months. And it still is several days a week sometimes.

Can you say selfish? lol =\

[DrKym]

BC very good point, very good. Pink you may want to think about "sitting for a dog" that Sadie knows and see if she likes sharing everything besides playtime?

[PinkPaw]

OMG! You guys have such good advice. I will try that!

[PinkPaw]

That is exactly what my Baby sister did she got a dog and now is in College and we are the ones that look after it!

I know. But the dog I have now is VERY well behaved and I dont think my parents would want me to take her away. They love her. And they would probably get attached to a new dog too.