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Walking a "loaner" dog can improve adherence to physical activity programs, especially for individuals with chronic illnesses. This study found significant weight loss in participants committed to walking therapy dogs.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Exercise Science
Animal-Assisted Interventions

Background:

Walking is a key health indicator, but adherence is difficult for those with chronic conditions.
Previous research indicates dog ownership may boost walking adherence.
The impact of walking non-owned dogs on adherence remains unstudied.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate adherence and outcomes of a graduated walking program using "loaner" dogs.
To assess the effectiveness of walking certified therapy dogs in a public housing setting.

Main Methods:

A pretest-posttest design was employed.
26 public housing residents participated in a graduated walking program.
Participants walked certified therapy dogs for 20 minutes, 5 days/week, for 26 or 50 weeks.

Main Results:

The 50-week group (13 participants) showed 72% adherence and 14.4 lbs average weight loss (p = .013).
The 26-week group (13 participants) had 52% adherence and 5 lbs average weight loss (nonsignificant).
Primary adherence driver: perceived dog dependency ("dogs need us").

Conclusions:

Committing to a "loaner" dog can be an effective strategy to promote physical activity adherence.
Animal-assisted interventions, even with non-owned animals, show promise for public health initiatives.
This approach may benefit individuals with chronic illnesses facing adherence challenges.