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Table 7 Multivariable binary logistic regression model of factors associated with daily dog walking

From: Factors associated with daily walking of dogs

Variable

 

OR

95 % CI

P

Number of dogs

Single

1

  
 

Multiple

0.20

0.09-0.46

<0.001

Number of people in household

1-2

1

  
 

3 or more

0.30

0.12-0.74

0.02

Reason got dog - hobby

No

1

  
 

Yes

5.15

1.11-23.83

0.04

Size* of dog

Toy/small

1

 

0.10

 

Medium

2.96

1.08-8.11

0.04

 

Large/giant

2.17

0.72-6.56

0.17

Dog lies on furniture

Never/rarely

1

  
 

Sometimes/often

2.39

1.00-5.70

0.05

Dog lies on laps

Never/rarely

1

  
 

Sometimes/often

0.41

0.17-1.05

0.06

Dog growls at household members

Never/rarely

1

  
 

Sometimes/often

0.29

0.07-1.24

0.10

Plays chase games

Never/rarely

1

  
 

Sometimes/often

0.36

0.15-0.86

0.02

  1. n = 212. Hosmer-Lemeshow =0.34. Predicted correct in classification table 81.6 %
  2. *Sizes were defined in the questionnaire with examples: Toy, Small (terrier), Medium (collie/spaniel) Large (e.g. Labrador/GSD), Giant (Great Dane)