This is a research paper reporting a study that looked at human social behaviour (norms, expectations, sanctions..) in dog parks. It's quite interesting, and also somewhat amusing in parts The author is a cimininologist and dog owner. http://pacificrime.org/jackson2012as.pdf
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks I enjoyed that - although we don't have dog parks here, there are some similarities with a group of owners stood in the (unofficial) dog playing field at the Common. I so try not to speak to Charlie as though he were a child about his wrong doings - I'm hugely aware of how ridiculous this is. I slip sometimes though. It's quite hard not to do it! People do it so much, it does make me laugh "well Fifi, you've never done that before...what's got into you? We'll have to do something about that...more training for you. I don't know, bad girl....".
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks I try to reason with the dog all the time. So far to nil effect. And....um...we do refer to each other as Mummy and Daddy where the dog is concerned ;D Actually, it is a bit of a worry!!! ;D
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks ;D ;D ;D I know a poo policewoman! I can be walking towards Charlie's poo, pulling a poo bag out of my pocket as I go, and she'll say "are you going to get that?". I never know what to say to her...
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks [quote author=JulieT link=topic=7892.msg110816#msg110816 date=1411110431] ;D ;D ;D I know a poo policewoman! I can be walking towards Charlie's poo, pulling a poo bag out of my pocket as I go, and she'll say "are you going to get that?". I never know what to say to her... [/quote] ;D ;D I have said that to people who were not going to pick up their dogs poo, then they decide it's a good idea when I hand them a poo bag ;D ;D x
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks Helen, you are a poop patroller! ;D
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks [quote author=JulieT link=topic=7892.msg110835#msg110835 date=1411112178] Helen, you are a poop patroller! ;D [/quote] I am I need an official hat ;D you should see nervous dog owners reaching into their pockets for a poo bag when they see me ;D x
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks Definitely also a badge. And maybe a cape.
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks We have a large nature reserve near us with wood, rivers, greens, hills, tracks, fields - you name it, great for dogs and humans alike. There's one green where the 'dog fraternity' meet. They stand in the middle and chat, they ignore the dogs who hoolie around, all very friendly - but their owners speak to them exactly like human children! I don't join them, 'tho they are a cheerful bunch and I usually pass the time of day. But I go on dog walks to WALK, not chat!! We also refer to each other as Mummy and Daddy - my son (25) was horrified! (and I think, a little jealous/nostalgic!) "People are as likely to know the name of the dog as the caretaker" MORE likely imo! When I go to school with Gypsy we all know the dogs names, but not each other's!! "Caretakers demonstrate their companionship with their dog through active mutual play; shared attention, including eye contact; and by “giving voice” to what their dog is thinking or experiencing." Oh yes! That's me! All the time!!
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks OH does this so much that our daughter (who is 2!) has started doing it too!! I chitchat with Riley quite a bit. I think my trainer thinks I'm completely mad.
Re: Interesting research article about human behaviour in dog parks What surprised me is how small the dog park was....a half acre? Is this the norm in terms of dog parks in the states?
