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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Main Authors: C. Westgarth, M. Knuiman, H. E. Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3660-2