Holland Katrina E
Dogs Trust, 17 Wakley St, London, EC1V 7RQ, UK.
Animals (Basel). 2019 Mar 28;9(4):124. doi: 10.3390/ani9040124.
Given the prevalence of pet dogs in households throughout the world, decisions regarding dog acquisition affect many people each year. Across the stages of dog acquisition there is potential for practices that may promote or compromise canine welfare. For instance, prospective owners may not fully understand the time, energy and financial commitment entailed in their decision to acquire a dog. Thus, it is pressing that stakeholders, including those working in the canine welfare sector, refine their ability to identify and respond to trends in the behavior of potential dog owners. The motivations, attitudes and behaviors of current and prospective dog owners is a small but growing area of interdisciplinary study. Yet, no synthesis of the evidence exists. To address this gap, this critical review collates data and insights from studies published by academic researchers and animal welfare charities. The most widely reported factors associated with acquisition behavior include: the dog's physical appearance, behavior and health; social influences, such as trends in the popularity of certain breeds; demographic and socioeconomic factors; and the owner's previous ownership experience. Overall, the research discussed in this paper highlights that complex interactions likely underpin the various factors that might influence prospective owners' motivators and behaviors.
鉴于宠物狗在全球家庭中的普遍存在，每年有关养狗的决策都会影响很多人。在养狗的各个阶段，都有可能存在一些做法，这些做法可能会促进或损害犬类福利。例如，准主人在决定养狗时可能并不完全了解所需投入的时间、精力和金钱。因此，包括犬类福利部门工作人员在内的利益相关者迫切需要提高他们识别和应对潜在狗主人行为趋势的能力。当前和潜在狗主人的动机、态度和行为是一个规模虽小但不断发展的跨学科研究领域。然而，目前还没有对相关证据进行综合整理。为了填补这一空白，本批判性综述整理了学术研究人员和动物福利慈善机构发表的研究中的数据和见解。与养狗行为最常被报道的相关因素包括：狗的外貌、行为和健康状况；社会影响，如某些品种受欢迎程度的趋势；人口统计学和社会经济因素；以及主人以前的养狗经验。总体而言，本文讨论的研究强调，复杂的相互作用可能是影响准主人动机和行为的各种因素的基础。
