Perceived costs and benefits of companion dog keeping based on a convenience sample of dog owners.

ABSTRACT: The increasing trend of dog ownership is often linked to its perceived benefits for human physical and mental well-being. However, the psychological and practical demands of caring for a dog can significantly impact the owner's quality of life and the long-term success of the dog-owner relationship. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of both the advantages and disadvantages of dog ownership, as perceived by a convenience sample of Hungarian dog owners (N = 246), who were assumed to be generally satisfied with their dogs. The study employed both quantitative (a Cost/Benefit scale consisting of 33 neutrally-phrased statements rated on a seven-point scale, from - 3 to + 3) and qualitative methods (two open-ended questions). Quantitative results showed that owners rated the s

SUBMITTER: Gillet L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751109 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature