Web Tool for Tracking Exercise in Agility Dogs
Author Information
Author(s): Sellon Debra C., Shoben Abigail, Pechette Markley Arielle, McFarlane Dianne, Marcellin-Little Denis J.
Primary Institution: Washington State University
Hypothesis
To develop a web-based tool for daily use by agility handlers to log rating of perceived exertion (RPE) for dogs.
Conclusion
The final RPE logging tool was quick and easy to use, and agility dog handlers are interested in tools to quantify training load.
Supporting Evidence
- 78% of handlers submitted logging records for the full week.
- Median time for data entry was 87 seconds.
- 92% of logging records were entered within one day of the events.
Takeaway
This study created a simple online tool for dog trainers to track how hard their dogs are working during agility training.
Methodology
Handlers logged their dog's daily RPE data for one week and provided feedback through questionnaires.
Limitations
Further validation of the tool is required with a larger number of handlers and comparison to physiologic data.
Participant Demographics
Handlers were primarily female, aged 18 years or older, competing in agility with one or more dogs.
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