Abstract
Background: Physical activity promotion has become important in public health initiatives due to its overwhelming evidence in disease prevention; however, low participation rates prevail. Research between dog ownership and walking is relatively new, with primary evidence from self-report surveys. Purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to compare different physical activity (PA) measures: self-report, pedometry, accelerometry, and global positioning system (GPS) and to investigate self-report vs. direct measures of dog walking behaviour. Methods: Participants completed self-report; wore a pedometer, accelerometer, and GPS unit for four days. Results: Results indicate self-report both over and underestimates direct measures of PA. Conclusion: It is recommended that investigations of PA patterns and practices use direct measures such as GPS combined with accelerometry.
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