Evaluation of Owner Attachment to Dogs on the Basis of Whether Owners are Legally Considered Guardians of their Pets
Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 (Original item from 2009)
Companion Animals | Pet Ownership | Psychology, Social Development, Social Motivations
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Short Description:
An investigation to determine if consideration of the owner as the legal guardian of the pet had an effect on the bond between dog and owner did not reflect either negative or positive impacts on the relationship.
Abstract:
Based on a survey of 274 dog owners in a city where the legal guardian designation is recognized and in a city where it is not recognized, this research found that the degree of attachment that an owner shared with his dog was was unrelated to the use of the term "guardian" with respect to the dog.
No differences in bonding based on rabies vaccinations, licensing, or visitation to mobile versus free-standing clinics, were noted either. However owners with more than one dog exhibited a higher degree of attachment than owners with one dog.
Spot Check Number:
1166
Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Animal Type:
Dogs
Record Type:
Academic Paper, Journal Article, Survey Summary
Research Method:
In Person Interview/Survey
Geographic Region:
United States Regional
Number of Participants:
274
Population Descriptors:
Dog owners
Year Conducted:
2009
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