Background: Dog walking is a strategy for increasing population levels of physical activity
(PA). Numerous cross-sectional studies of the relationship between dog ownership and PA …

Since the late 1970s, scientific evidence has accumulated showing that pet ownership can
have positive effects on people's physical and mental wellbeing. This paper reviews the …

Background While companion animals have been previously identified as a direct source of
companionship and support to their owners, their role as a catalyst for friendship formation …

2354 Circulation June 11, 2013 owners and nonowners had similar systolic blood
pressures, and those with pets had slightly higher diastolic blood pressures. 16 The only …

Background Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are major threats to population
health. A considerable proportion of people own dogs, and there is good evidence that dog …

Regular physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits, including the
prevention of many chronic diseases and conditions or a reduction in their adverse effects …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined how demographics, physical activity, weight status, and
neighborhood characteristics varied among households with and without dogs. METHOD …

This study investigates whether dog-ownership and neighborhood characteristics are
associated with sense of community (SC) and neighborhood-based recreational walking …

Background This study examines changes in socio-demographic, environmental and
intrapersonal factors associated with dog acquisition in non-dog owners at baseline to 12 …

OBJECTIVE: We examined the prevalence and correlates of dog walking among dog
owners, and whether dog walking is associated with meeting the American College of …