How do you convince parents to get you a pet?

Well, if you are in middle school, high school, ect. then get good grades. This will show your dad how responsible you can be.Or, if you aready have a dog or any other animal, take good care of it and it will show your dad how commited you will be if he gets you a puppy. Don't whine, nag, throw tantrums ect. this WILL DEFINITELY show your dad how immature and unresponsible you are. A dog is not a toy you play with and you throw out when you get tired of it, a dog is pretty much a life comiment. But, I hate to tell you this because I want a dog really bad too, anyways, if he tells you no constintly, thats his final answer. Some things to think about: Do you have the space, money, right supplies for a new puppy? have you thought about the breed that would suit your family, and not just what you want? And are you really commited to getting a new puppy? Have you thought about the proper way to "puppy-proof" you whole house? Are you able to pay vet bills? Will you have time to train your puppy? Who will watch and pick up the messes it will make? You my friend, hav a ton to think about before getting a puppy. And, if you do get a puppy, wt breed will you get? Don't tell me you want a Morkie or a Chweenie, because those dogs are pure mutts, not designer dogs..but mutts..they want you to spend a lot of money on a mutt when you could adopt a dog for 80$ for a puppy at a pound..so technically speaking...adopt don't buy..unless you know a good breeder around your area. But, do your homework about the breeder. Make sure they are licenced, and they show you shot ecords of the puppy and the vet name. And, make sure you know what a HEALTHY puppy looks like..GOOD LUCK! I really hope you get a wonderful puppy! ;D