Owning a Dog
... Tie to the audience – Ask the class, when you see that cute little puppy sitting in that window and you’re just dying to take it home, do you think about the cost and the time that is required to have a dog. ... Purpose – The reason I chose this subject was that I wanted to show people the amount of time and cost that is involved in owning a dog. ... Thesis/Preview – Although most people think that there’s not much to owning a dog except to water or feed it, there is. I am here to show you that before you purchase a dog you need to consider the following: the amount of money it will take to keep the dog healthy, the amount of time it will require & will the dog fit into your lifestyle. ... Main Point One – One of the main factors in owning a dog is the expense. ... Then you begin to think if something would have been wrong with the dog how much would if have cost. ... Main Point Two – The next step to think about before buying a dog is do you have the time and patience? ... Purchasing a new puppy, or even an adult dog will make a huge demand on your time. ... With most people working today you need to think of where the dog will stay while you are at work. If you leave your dog outside a well fenced yard is a must. ... Then if the dog is left in a kennel all day are you willing when you finally get home to take it for long walks.