How should i buy a dog without my parents knowing ?

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i am litterally dieing to get a dog i just lost my first dog

i have to get another one to cope with the loss of bixy

any tipsWell… as a parent… I wouldn’t recommend getting a dog without them knowing… they could just make you take it away and you’d have two losses to deal with!! I would ask them for a dog. Explain to them how you’re feeling and explain that you feel like you need to give love and attention to a new pet to cope with your loss. I would understand that as a parent for sure!! Also, if you’re old enough… you could offer to help pay for the vet bills and costs of having a new pet.

I wish you all the best and I’m sorry about your other dog!! It does hurt and if you feel like you need to redirect your grief, I think your parents would understand… I know i would. Just be responsible and don’t lose your temper… Good luck!! You cant.

For one, no reputable breeder, shelter or rescue will sell or adopt a dog to someone under the age of 18. Even most petshops wont sell a dog to someone under 18!

You cant hide a dog anyways, they need to be walked, taken outside to potty, taken to the vet, etc.. its not something you can hide in your room.. the dog will bark or become destructive if left alone too much.

Ask your parents about getting another dog instead of trying to sneak one.Please don’t go and buy a dog without your parent’s permission if you are still living at home. It will cause a lot of problems, and the end result might be the dog being chucked into a shelter due to no fault of it’s own. WHEN your parents found the dog they didn’t give you permission to have, you are going to be in a world of trouble, and the poor dog won’t know what he did to cause such animosity. Please wait until you are out if the house and in a responsible position to own a dog or sit down and talk to your parents about it.

If they do not want another dog right now, try talking them into a ferret, fish, gerbil, etc. You don’t. If you live in their house you have to abide by their rules. It’s virtually impossible to hide a pet from people you live with, and if they find out you will get in big trouble and they will never let you have a pet again. I know it’s hard to loose a pet and it will be difficult to cope with. You might want to explain that to your parents, im sure they will understand and break down and buy you another pet. that’s gonna be hard since you live in the same house (obviously), they are gonna find out eventually. Unless you can train the dog not to bark at everything or anything. Just talk to your parents about it. Tell them how much you really want one and that you will take really good care of it. (of course that’s if you took really good care of your last one) good luck though. Hope you get one =)Ask your parents IF that they agree to it. Never buy a dog without their permission as 99% of kids who go behind their parents back, parents make the kid and new puppy go to the shelter and dump it at the SHELTER. DOGS ARE NOT TO BE DUMPED, THEY ARE NOT RUBBISH TO BE THROW INTO A SHELTER

Other tips to remember

1. NEVER buy a PUPPY younger then 8WEEK old!

They need to remain with the litter until that age to develope proper behavioural and socialiation skills

2. NEVER BUY A PUPPY just LOOKS, colour, looks, fur type alone-NO INDICATION OF DOGS TEMPERMENT!

3. Consider your lifestyle

4. Are you out more then 8hours a day

5. Consider your energy requirements, Size, Grooming.

6. Don’t just buy because someone says this is the dog for you, people particular on yahoo answer will give you there particular favourite breed& what suits them, not what actually suit you.

7. Read all you can-THERE are alot of false information on the web and in books about different dog breed.

8. DON’T TRUST THOSE DOG BREED SELECTORS-MOST OF THE RESULTS ARE INCORRECT. Ex i search large breed dogs, and the Pomeranian came up, which of cause is a toy dog breed!!

9. NEVER BUY A TOY/SMALL BREED DOG FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8YRS OLD, However, toy/small breeds are best suited to children 10yr , Most shelters will only rehome toy/small breed if the children are 10yrs , Also toy/small breeds are extremely fragile and children cannot help being clumsy, remember a toy/small breed dog could be injured or killed by accidently dropping them on the patio, also they can be killed by jumping from the couch, etc.

10. Never BUY A DOG, CAT, BIRD OR RABBIT OR GUINEA PIG AS CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, NEW YEAR’S DAY OR ANY SPECIAL DAY, AS MANY PEOPLE JUST DON’T HAVE THE TIME, PATIENCE TO TRAIN OR LOOK AFTER A PET, ALSO MANY PEOPLE RENTING, LANDLORD’S DON’T ALLOW PETS.

11. NEVER BUY FROM A PETSTORE, BACKYARD BREEDER, PUPPY MILL OR NEWSPAPER, DON’T BUY FROM NEXT DAY PETS OR DOG BREED INFO, RESCUE AN ADULT DOG OR SHELTER PUPPY!

12. Are you willing to give up holidays to care and train and socialize your pup until its old enough to stay home around 1yr old on its own, with someone coming by to check on it, feed and water and walk it and play with it?

I wonder if it the puppy stage your mother worried about!

Ask her if she would consider an adult dog around 5years old, that been houstrained, and is past the chewing faze?

She maybe worried about the typical chewing of young puppy and puppy piddle everywhere.

Sadly, some people seem to think dogs that end up in rescue are genetically or behaviorally inferior. In reality, rescues get dogs that have outlived their novelty with impulsive owners who really did not have the time, energy or willingness to shoulder either the responsibility or expense required to be a good dog owner.

Choosing an adult rescue over a puppy does not guarantee you will never have any problems with a new pet, it just increases the probability that you won’t. Of course, with any new pet, there is an adjustment period while the dog learns what you expect of it. The difference is that an adult dog, specially chosen for various traits compatible with you and your home situation, are not having to learn as much as a growing puppy, so they usually fit into their new families very quickly. For most of us, an adult dog is much more suited to our needs than a puppy.

Cute as they are, puppies are a tremendous responsibility and, with the busy schedules that most of us have, impossible to housebreak completely, socialize well, and train adequately. If you are not able or willing to do what is necessary to raise a puppy correctly, you may end up wanting to surrender a dog yourself!

Adopting an adult rescue can be the best decision, and addition to your family, that you ever make. Rescue a dog and get a devoted friend for life! Go ahead, do a "GOOD DEED," adopt a dog in need of a home. Give a dog a chance it otherwise would not have. But, beyond doing a "good deed", do yourself a favor and adopt an adult dog.

Bond – Rescue Dog Bond. Dogs that have been uprooted from their happy homes or have not had the best start in life are likely to bond very closely to their new owner. Yes, dogs that have lost families through death, divorce or lifestyle change can go through a mourning process; however, once they become attached to their new family, they seem to want to please as much as possible to make sure they are never homeless again! Those dogs that are just learning about the good life and good people seem to bond even deeper. They know what life on the streets, life on the end of a chain, or worse, is about, and they revel and blossom in a nurturing , loving environment. Most rescues make exceptional , extremely loyal companions.

www.raot.org/information/10_reaso…So when you say "lost first dog" do you mean literally did not take steps to contain animal, that is…. it ran away/stolen???

Or more like lost dog to dog cancer?

If you lost your dog(the former) then lets face it you dont have the resorces to properly look after one.They need more than cuddles , they need security similar to humans…home, food, medicine, doggy school etc.

It would be very sad if you bought one and were unable to provide it with these essentials…and your parents may not be able to afford them.

Im sorry for the loss of your wee dog, but lets face it , you may be a bit sad but he/she is very confused at not being able to find home.That dog has the bigger loss (unless it found a better home, hopefully. then it will be really happy)

So please consider your abilities in providing resorces over selfish feelings of loss that will diminish.

Discuss with your parents your strong desire to have another dog and see if you can understand from there perspective why you are not able to have another…Ask when you maybe allowed to get another family dog…

good luckI know it may hurt to lose a dog, but you shouldn’t try and sneak it behind your parents. You should tell them how you feel and see what response you get. I have three kids and we know how it feels to lose a dog. I’m sorry. I know that you probably didn’t expect people to be telling you that you shouldn’t get a dog behind your parents backs, but people are just trying to help. Just try and talk with them and see how it goes.you dont if your living at their house…it is not only ridiculously idiotic but CRUEL to keep the poor thing locked up in your room just to be sure your parents dont find out, and what happens when they do (because they WILL)

wait untill you move out! it would be slly and cruel to get one right now if your parents arnt ready for another dog.Allow yourself time to grieve for Bixy. Cope with the loss by remembering your dog. Talk to people about the good times you had. Maybe have a memorial service. Write up a eulogy. Keep busy. Then when it does not hurt so much, look for the perfect dog with your parents consent. Afterall, they will find out. Avoiding grief does not make it go away.You should talk to your parents and see how they feel about having another pet in the house. That’s what I did and it worked. I have my sweet poodle and my mother is in love with him, actually my whole family loves him. Just be honest with them and maybe you will have that special doggy in your life.You don’t. If your parents don’t want the responsibility of another pet right now, you need to respect their decision. Wait awhile and then ask them if you could possibly get another pet. They may still be upset over the death of your previous pet.Jaja! I just did that! My mom and dad found out, my mom was a bit pissed which was odd cause she has a no tolerance policy for pets, but my dad didn’t mind so much, do it if you are dying for it but enjoy your consequences.

Oh, keep in mind I am 19, a full time secretary and a college student.. so they probably wouldnt have been so upset at me reguardless.Buying a dog from a pet store is the worst way to get a pet today. It’s better to either buy straight from the breeder or to adopt from the pound. I suggest you try to visit the animal shelter and see if there is a dog you want. Then ask your parents to come and see him or her.You’d better name your new dog Trouble, because that’s what you’ll be in if you get a new dog without permission.

Try volunteering at your local animal shelter to help take care of the animals there, and it will help you cope with the loss of Bixy.You should not do that. You can’t cope with a loss by replacing it. Grieve the way you need to and then step forward and adopt a new pet with a clear mind and new emotion to give to it. Then you will truly enjoy your new pet and he/she will feel loved by you. ask yourself "what would cartman do" and do the exact opposite, bad idea, how old are you? if your younger, just hold out for a bit, and if your older (over 15) just realize that you’ll be out of the house in a few years and can do what you feel best.well that is really hard to do if you dont have a huge house. dogs (esecially puppies) are loud, make accidents, and can slip out of sigh easily. if you hav enoguh money ask, and tell them you need help to get over your loss :]ummm have you asked your parents mabey they will let you get one then you won’t have to sneak it, and if u don;t tell them and the find out. you may have to give up your new dog which would be sad too! sorry.how are you planning to look after a dog if your parents dont know about it? where will you get the money?

i think you should speak to them about how much you want a dog and try to make them understand instead of going behind their backsyou should just kill ur parents lol JK just tell your parents that ur dog followed u or u saw it lost so you brang it home! or something i don’t really care! just do it NOW! and steel money from friends,BF’s,… and yours then you’ll get a puppy!do not. seriously.

if they find it, they are probably just going to give the poor thing away. try to convince them to get you another dog. i don’t know your parents so i can’t really suggest anything. I do not think getting another dog is the cure all for your grief.It should not be your primary reason for getting another dog, and you should not keep it a secret from your parents.WAIT until you move out like the rest of us have to!

If you get one now, you may have to turn around and give it to a shelter– to be euthanized. The poor dog would die young because of your poor decision! They always say "never again," just give her time and I bet she’ll come around. If you do something obnoxious like get one behind her back, which you won’t be able to do anyway, you’ll just put her off more.Haha..i wouldnt suggest hiding one from them..

If i ever did that to my parents they would make me get rid of it

Keep trying to convince them to get another one?

Or go to a friends house and see their dog I suggest you don’t. Where would you put it? How will you pay for the food and vet bills? They will hear the barking and everything. I don’t think it’s a good idea.Don’t think this is a good idea. Unless you have your own apartment and live on your own, which it doesn’t sound like. Don’t do it, they will find out. Bad idea. You really should talk to your parents about the grief of losing your other pet, there’s probably a reason they aren’t running right out to replace bixy. You can’t. Plus, you can’t afford a dog. The dog deserves better than you can give.

Go volunteer at a shelter. The dogs really need friends.Unless you live on your own there is no way you will be able to hide a dog from your parents. Just talk to them about getting a dog.

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