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Activity and Lifestyle

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Morris animal Foundation

Overview

This download includes five CSV files

  • activity_details_through_SY2.csv
  • activity_details_SY3_beyond.csv
  • activity_sun_exposure.csv
  • activity_swim.csv
  • lifestyle.csv

Activity Details Through SY2

Detailed activity information for walks, aerobic exercise and fetch through study year two. Additional questions were added in later questionnaires.

Variable Descriptions
VariableDescription
subject_idDog's unique identifier.
year_in_studyYear in study the data was collected.
record_dateDate of questionnaire submission.
activity_levelDog's general activity level.
walk_frequencyAverage on lead/leash walk frequency.
walk_durationAverage on lead/leash walk duration.
walk_paceAverage on lead/leash walk pace.
walk_reason_bathroomOn lead/leash walk reason - allow dog to relieve itself.
walk_reason_general_enjoymentOn lead/leash walk reason - general activity and enjoyment.
walk_reason_trainingOn lead/leash walk reason - training and obedience.
walk_reason_other_specifyOn lead/leash walk reason - specify other.
walk_without_leashIs the dog allowed to walk without a lead/leash?
aerobic_durationAverage off-leash exercise duration.
aerobic_paceAverage off-leash exercise pace.
aerobic_frequencyAverage off-leash exercise frequency.
fetch_games_frequencyFetch or other outdoor game frequency.

Activity Details SY3 beyond

Detailed activity information for all types of activity from study year three and beyond.

Variable Descriptions
VariableDescription
subject_idDog's unique identifier.
year_in_studyYear in study the data was collected.
record_dateDate of questionnaire submission.
activity_levelDog's general activity level.
activityActivity type.
activity_otherSpecify other activity type.
frequencyActivity frequency.
paceActivity pace.
gradeActivity slope grade.
surface_asphaltActivity on asphalt surface.
surface_concreteActivity on concrete/cement surface.
surface_dirtActivity on dirt surface.
surface_grassActivity on grassy surface.
surface_rockyActivity on rocky surface.
surface_sandActivity on sandy surface.
surface_variedActivity on varied surface.
surface_otherActivity on an other surface.
surface_other_specifySpecify other surface.
total_timeTime over the course of dog's lifetime that dog has participated in activity.
total_time_unitsTime over the course of dog's lifetime that dog has participated in activity units.

Activity Sun Exposure

Sun exposure details for all study years.

Variable Descriptions
VariableDescription
subject_idDog's unique identifier.
year_in_studyYear in study the data was collected.
record_dateDate of questionnaire submission.
sun_exposure_duration*Daily average duration of sun exposure.
sun_exposure_shade_accessLevel of shade during sun exposure.
sun_exposure_concreteSun exposure occurs on concrete.
sun_exposure_grassSun exposure occurs on grass.
sun_exposure_dirtSun exposure occurs on dirt.
sun_exposure_other_specifyOther locations sun exposure occurs.

*Duration option "between 8-16 hours" changed to "between 9-16 hours" starting in study year 3.


Activity Swim

Swimming details for all study years.

Variable Descriptions
VariableDescription
subject_idDog's unique identifier.
year_in_studyYear in study the data was collected.
record_dateDate of questionnaire submission.
swimDid the dog go swimming.
cold_swimIf the dog went swimming, was it in cold water.
warm_swimIf the dog went swimming, was it in warm water.
frequencyFrequency of swimming at the indicated location and water temperature.
duration*Duration of swimming at the indicated location and water temperature.
pace*Pace of swimming at the indicated location and water temperature.
swim_location_poolDog's typical swimming location - swimming pool.
swim_location_pond_lakeDog's typical swimming location - pond/lake.
swim_location_river_stream_ditchDog's typical swimming location - river, stream or agricultural (eg. Irrigation) ditch.
swim_location_oceanDog's typical swimming location - ocean.

*Swimming duration and pace details added starting in study year 3.


Lifestyle

Dog's primary and secondary lifestyle.

Variable Descriptions
VariableDescription
subject_idDog's unique identifier.
year_in_studyYear in study the data was collected.
record_dateDate of questionnaire submission.
is_primary1 - dog's primary lifestyle.
0 - dog's secondary lifestyle.
lifestyleDog's activity/lifestyle.
lifestyle_other_specifySpecify dog's other activity/lifestyle - if applicable.
therapy_visit_hospitalTherapy dog frequently visits hospital.
therapy_visit_libraryTherapy dog frequently visits library.
therapy_visit_nursing_homeTherapy dog frequently visits nursing home.
therapy_visit_schoolTherapy dog frequently visits school.
therapy_visit_otherTherapy dog frequently visits another location.
therapy_visit_other_specifySpecify other location therapy dog frequently visits.
 
Data is available through study year 8 due to embargo period

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