Development of a web-based tool to assess daily rating of perceived exertion in agility dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To develop a web-based tool for daily use by agility handlers to log rating of perceived exertion (RPE) for dogs as an aid in quantifying daily exercise and training load and to improve training and conditioning strategies.

Procedures

Focus group meetings with small groups of handlers were conducted via internet-based video conferencing using a semi-structured interview format. Meeting notes were coded for reflexive thematic analysis. The RPE logging tool was revised based on handler feedback. Each handler was asked to log their dog's daily RPE data for 1 week. Data were analyzed to assess compliance and timeliness of entries. Participants completed a post-logging questionnaire to provide feedback about their experiences.

Results

Eighteen agility dog handler

SUBMITTER: Sellon DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659274 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature