Table 6.

Percentage of respondents in the COVID convenience sample who rated key MDORS items as much more, more or the same as before the lockdown.

	% Much more or more	% Same as before	% More or same as before	Mean % reporting an increase
Stated support
My dog helps me get through tough times.	45.1	54.3	99.4	31.3
My dog gives me a reason to get up in the morning.	17.5	80.4	97.9
Availability
If everyone else left me my dog would still be there for me.	24.3	75.1	99.4	40.6
My dog provides me with constant companionship.	52.2	47.6	99.8
My dog is there whenever I need to be comforted.	23.7	75.9	99.6
My dog is constantly attentive to me.	62.2	36.3	98.5
Shared activity
How often do you play games with your dog?	61.9	33.2	95.1	51.9
How often do you have your dog with you while relaxing, i.e., watching TV?	41.8	57.8	99.6
Confidant
How often do you tell your dog things you don't tell anyone else?	21.4	78.2	99.6	21.4
Physical contact
How often do you hug your dog?	48.5	49.6	98.1	41.2
How often do you kiss your dog?	33.9	59.2	93.1
Opportunity for care giving
How often do you give your dog food treats?	33.7	61.0	94.7	23.5
How often do you groom your dog?	24.2	70.5	94.7
How often do you buy your dog presents?	12.7	76.7	89.4

Mean percentage reporting an increase for each groups of items.