ADOPTING A DOG?

People who are planning to adopt a dog are needed for a physical activity and health study

You are eligible to participate in this study if you:

  • plan to adopt a dog within the next 3 months
  • live in a city or town in Canada
  • are at least 18 years of age
  • do not own a dog
  • are not a professional dog walker

You will be asked to:

  • Complete an online survey and wear a small physical activity monitor for 7 days at the start of the study and 10 months after you acquire a dog
    • Complete a very brief online survey at 5 months

If you complete this study, you will receive:

  • $10 gift card for completing online survey and wearing physical activity monitor at start of study
  • $10 gift card for completing online survey and wearing physical activity monitor at 10 months

If interested in participating please contact:

 Nikolina – Ph.D. Candidate, Dept of Psychology, Carleton University

Email: SeekingDogStudy@yahoo.ca

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This study has received clearance by the Carleton University Psychology Research Ethics Board

(Reference #12-140).

Jane Kerrison

My name is Jane, I am a freelance writer. I am passionate about writing, books, science fiction, dogs, photography, music, cooking, screenwriting and yoga. I have lived over half my life with chronic illness, the struggles of which I document on my blog http://janekerrison.ca.

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