Westgarth, Carri
Christley, Robert M.
Christian, Hayley E.
Article History
Received: 10 September 2021
Accepted: 24 February 2022
First Online: 22 March 2022
Declarations
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: The study protocol was approved by University of Liverpool Veterinary Research Ethics Committee (VREC334). Informed consent was obtained from all subjects. Households received an information flyer detailing the study at least a week before data collection began. Participants consented by completing and returning the questionnaires by post. No dogs were handled. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations (Declaration of Helsinki).
: Not applicable
: CW has previously been a funded consultant on the human-animal bond for Forthglade Dog Food. RC currently works for Dogs Trust but did not at the time of this study. There are no conflicts of interest for HC. There are no other financial or non-financial conflicts of interest to report.