Dog Health Questions: How to convince my parents to get a dog?

To start off, I am 13. I have always wanted a dog ever since I was 5. I have done a great amount of research on dogs, dog training, and how to care for one. I have even been to the SPCA and looked at the dogs there.( it was torture since I couldn't buy one). I Looked at the price for a dog. Older dogs(2 years old and older) are around 50$ - 75$ and pups are around 100$. I would get an older dog, perhaps a pit bull because i know they are not likely to get adopted and I know they are great dogs too. I really don't care which dog as long as it's a dog. I am no technically interested in a purebred, just a good dog. If I did get a dog id get a 1-3 yr old, not too old, but more independent that a puppy. We dont really have time for a pup. I have asked my parents for a dog countless times,i I have done chores, and raised money for a dog an supplies. I am not sure why they say no. I am super dedicated and responsible( I baby sit dogs cats 25 birds turtles fish). I can train dogs and watch and read many training books. We have an average yard and I love giving dogs walks. It would keep me fit too( I'm not fat, but I usually stay inside and watch tv but I do go outside and a dog would force me to exercise). I am gone 8 hours a day for school, I'm on summer right now. I would wake up at 5:00 am everyday to walk the dog( I leave at 7:55) and when I got home from school id walk them, do homework and give walk again at 7:00pm. Every Saturday I would give him a bath, depending on the fit type though. At night I would brush the fur also depending on the fur type. There are dogs on both sides of the house and I have 2 parakeets. I get great grades .to buy food I would do babysitting and yard work for people. The reasons I want a dog is for the companionship, exercise, responsibility unconditional love. We have 2 story house. I have done everything I could think of. I am giving up, please help I'd do anything to get a dog. They just won't say yes. 10 pts thx sorry that it is so big

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Ask your parents WHY they don't want you to get a dog, and write down all of their concerns. Try to find a solution for each problem, and tell your parents so that they really don't see why not to get a dog. Explain to your parents what you just did here, and don't whine about it or they are more likely to say "no". Try this for a couple months and bring up the subject about once a week. In the end, they ARE your parents and decide on the rules, but there's no harm in trying.

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• Sorry dear, at 13, you will not convince your parents to get a dog. If your parents don't want a dog, there is nothing you can do to convince them.
  I am a dog lover. We had dogs when I was growing up. My kids also had dogs. Believe me. at 13, you cannot work enough to pay for food and vet bills.
  The dog doesn't care about a 2 story house.
  At 13, you must abide by your parents rules.
  We had dogs when my kids were young, and teens. They were always 'family' dogs, but guess what....they were MY dogs. My kids thought they were "their" dogs, but guess what.....the kids lost interest quickly, especially with potty training a pup, or picking up dog poop.
  It's fun to take a nice looking dog for a walk, and have people say what a lovely dog you have. You need to realize, though, that you need to work with any dog of any breed to walk nicely on a leash.
  We have had big dogs and little dogs. Every single one needs not only food and water, but Vet care and training.
  It is NOT fun to have an ill behaved dog dragging YOU down the street.
  Since you are 13, best luck. My kids had dogs from the time they were born.
  Sorry, I would not trust a 13yo with a new dog


• Consider this: Dog who go to homes where they are not wanted by ALL family members are usually miserable and end up being surrendered to the pound.
  So it's in the best interest of any dog out there not to go to a home where they are not welcome by everyone there.
  
  Why don't you ask if you can volunteer with a rescue group near you. You can go to their adoption days which are usually on the weekends and help the dogs find awesome forever homes. The catch is, that at 13 you'd have to have an adult with you and there would be a limit to how much you can actually interact with the dogs. But it might be just as rewarding for you as owning a dog yourself.