Understanding how dogs encourage and motivate walking: cross-sectional findings from RESIDE
Abstract Background Many people live with dogs but not all walk with them regularly. This study examines the demographic and behavioural factors that contribute towards owners reporting having a strong sense of encouragement and motivation to walk provided by their dogs, which we call ‘the Lassie ef...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2016-09-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3660-2 |