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http://dx.doi.org/10.9715/KILA.2022.50.4.053

Satisfaction with Neighborhood Environments for Dog Walking and Exercise  

Song, Jin-Gyeoung (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Kyungpook National University)
Lee, Jeong-Yeon (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Kyungpook National University)
Lee, Hyung-Sook (Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Kyungpook National University)
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Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture / v.50, no.4, 2022 , pp. 53-62 More about this Journal
Abstract
Animal companionship is gaining popularity in Korea, and interest in dog walking is also increasing as a strategy to maintain the physical and mental health of dogs and dog owners. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perception and satisfaction of dog owners with the neighborhood environments for dog walking and to examine the willingness to pay (WTP) for an off-leash dog park. Of a total of 249 online survey respondents, 47.8% said they take a walk at least once a day and mainly walk around nearby neighborhoods or parks. Respondents showed a high attachment to their dogs and recognized that dog walks help increase physical activity and maintain the health of owners and their dogs. The satisfaction with neighborhood environments, such as attractive views and the connection of walking trails, was low, and there was a high demand for off-leash dog parks. The truncated mean WTP was estimated to be 85,618 Korean Won, and the result of regression analysis and t-test revealed that walking frequency and the satisfaction with dog walking facilities were statistically significant in the WTP. In order to encourage dog walking to promote physical activity and health, more attention needs to be devoted to improving neighborhood environments for dog walking.
Keywords
Companion Animals; Physical Activity; Off-Leash Dog Parks; Willingness to Pay;
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