Measurement of Dog Walking Behaviour: Strengths and Weaknesses of Various Methods

Authors

  • Holly Murray University of Victoria
  • Joan Wharf Higgins University of Victoria
  • Vivian Temple University of Victoria
  • Holly Tuokko University of Victoria
  • Michelle Porter University of Manitoba
  • Ryan Rhodes University of Victoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v5i1.117

Keywords:

Self report, accelerometry, pedometry, GPS, exercise

Abstract

Background: Physical activity promotion has become important in public health initiatives due to its overwhelming evidence in disease prevention; however, low participation rates prevail. Research between dog ownership and walking is relatively new, with primary evidence from self-report surveys. Purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to compare different physical activity (PA) measures: self-report, pedometry,

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Published

2012-05-24

How to Cite

Murray, H., Wharf Higgins, J., Temple, V., Tuokko, H., Porter, M., & Rhodes, R. (2012). Measurement of Dog Walking Behaviour: Strengths and Weaknesses of Various Methods. The Health & Fitness Journal of Canada, 5(1), 16–26. https://doi.org/10.14288/hfjc.v5i1.117

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