Identifying and Overcoming the Reason
Ask your parents why they don't want a dog in general. If that's the problem, they'll tell you why. Try to ask while they're calm. There are many reasons. Reasons may be: Allergies. (If this is the case, try with a hypoallergenic dog like a Labradoodle or other Poodle mix.) Space. Pugs need space, but an apartment may accommodate a pug if they're well-cleaned. Grooming and care. This one is hard to turn around, especially in school. Pugs need meticulous checking of the ears and checking/cleaning of wrinkles and folds. But this is daily at most, so remembering to keep the pug in good hands isn't that hefty a promise. Health problems. Though pugs have many, a good vet may keep these at bay or help you fix them. And here, the price is right. Food and water. Feeding your pug a few times a day is easy, especially for parents who work at home. Pick a good brand, though. Make sure your pug gets as close to meat as possible. Money. This one is hard and may involve commitment and hard work. Pugs are expensive, but rescues and certified breeders are a good place to find your little angel where the money will be worth it. Food and water are important, but the better the brand, the more costly the food. You might be paying for this from your own pocket! If you're in money trouble, prepare for a long ride. Ethics. Pugs are bred in a way that gives them health problems to make them look "cute". Some people are against the idea of pugs being bred for this reason.
Ask why they specifically don't want a pug. Answer with above pieces. Once they're sure of your commitment, you're on to the next step.
Researching the Breed
Read up on the pug. Giving up time to your pug cause tells your parents you're getting ready. Find out where in your area to shop for food, what supplies you need for getting and training a new puppy, and which vets are the best.
Collect your information and prepare. If you think you'll have a pug soon and you can go out on your own, possibly buy a leash and harness or pads for when they're being house-trained.
Put your research to use. Design a presentation and explain the pros and cons of a pug. Show them pugs are hard to care for, but you're ready.
If they reconsider their first opinions a bit, you're on the right track. (If they wanted a dog but can't have one, you may have made the pug seem easier to care for!)
Money Troubles and Showing Responsibility
Improve the odds. You have a motive now: you're promised that the harder you work the further you're pushed to being a pug's best friend.
Get good grades. To improve the chances, your grades must go up and stay up! Stop any slacking and start working harder in school. Good grades make parents want to reward you, and you're more responsible.
Shovel the walk, water the flowers, do the laundry and the dishes. Chores are hard work, but with a clean room comes a clean slate. Your parents may let you pick a Pug if you're ready for one! If you have a pet already, take care of it! Proper care of your current pet may tell your parents "I want another pet, and I'm ready."
Make some side money. If you need money for a pug you better be ready to buy its food, toys, etc. so be prepared.
Tell your parents you're ready. This should be a while after you've accumulated some cash and shown them actions speak louder than words.
Naming the Pug
Don't pick a pug other than fawn or black if you want a competition pug, but pugs are best as cuddly lap dogs. Choose from good, healthy pugs from reputable sources.
Consider male dog names: Alpha Alps Archie Ark Albert/Al Beau BB (as in BB gun) Blue Batman Banana Charlie Checkers Chess Chip Chipper Chocolate Donut Egbert Errol Edgar Frank Fred Gregory Grape Hilton Jack Jackson Jerry James Jam Lemon Lemmy Mike Michael Nike Percy Perky Quip Red Rip Ripple San Diego Salt Sam Samuel Samurai Superman Super pug Terry Trevor Travis Victor Wellington Yellow Zoom
Find female dog names: Apple Ariana Ava Alex (or any variation) Baby Belle Bella Bacon Cat/Catherine/Cathy Chick Cookie Chocolate Cutie Dribble Duck Ella Elle Flower Fleur Fleur-de-lis Flop Grace Heart Iris Jelly Karen Lemon Lake Monica Mary Merry Maya Nami Nickel Orange Opal Penny PB Peanut Peanut Butter PB&J Popcorn Popsicle Pup Pupsicle Paris River Rhea Sapphire Sophie Sophia South Sweet Sugar Tina Trouble Treat Yip Zero
Fulfill the promise. Clean the precious wrinkles, care for it properly, take it outside and train it. This is what you wanted, and the responsibility of taking care of it and pitching in money is worth it when your pug loves you.
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