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The Other End of the Leash: An Experimental Test to Analyze How Owners Interact with Their Pet Dogs
Published on: October 13, 2017
Access to off-leash parks, street pattern and dog walking among adults
G R McCormack1, M Rock, B Sandalack
1Population Health Intervention Research Centre, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, 3rd Floor TRW Building, 3280 Hospital Drive, N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6, Canada. gmccorma@ucalgary.ca
Abstract:
We examined whether dog-walking among dog-owners correlated with street pattern and proximity to a park area designated for off-leash use. Dog-walking was associated with street pattern and with nearby off-leash areas, but these associations varied by the measure of dog-walking examined (participation versus frequency in a usual week). Interventions to increase dog-walking should be undertaken and evaluated. Demographic factors, urban design, and whether owners already walk their dogs should be taken into account in planning.
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