Table 7.
Multivariable binary logistic regression model of factors associated with daily dog walking
| 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 |
n = 212. Hosmer-Lemeshow =0.34. Predicted correct in classification table 81.6 %
*Sizes were defined in the questionnaire with examples: Toy, Small (terrier), Medium (collie/spaniel) Large (e.g. Labrador/GSD), Giant (Great Dane)