Table 4.

Adopters’ responses at each follow-up to questions pertaining to interactions between them and their dog.

Responses on follow-up calls		Are you using enrichment device to feed part of the daily ration?	Are you asking the dog to sit before putting down the food bowl?	Can you pick up the food bowl while he’s eating?	Can you take toys away?	Do you leave food available all day?
3 days n = 52	Yes	42%	66%	59%	73%	32%
	No	58%	32%	7%	2%	61%
	Unknown	0%	2%	34%	25%	0%
3 weeks n = 54	Yes	37%	68%	82%	92%	32%
	No	63%	32%	5%	2%	68%
	Unknown	n/a	0%	13%	6%	n/a
3 months n = 35	Yes	39%	58%	89%	97%	58%
	No	58%	42%	3%	0%	42%
	Unknown	3%	0%	8%	3%	0%