The knowledge, behaviour and motivations of people walking dogs on Te Henga/Bethells Beach

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Dyson, N.
Page, N.
Thorne, Jo
Parsons, T.
Zangger, C.
Fraser, Diane
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2021-12
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Te Henga (N.Z.)
New Zealand
endangered birds
coastal zones
dogs (Canis familiaris)
dog walkers
by-laws
compliance
shorebirds
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Dyson, N., Page, N., Thorne, J., Parsons, T., Zangger, C., & Fraser, D. (2021, December). The knowledge, behaviour and motivations of people walking dogs on Te Henga/Bethells Beach. Paper presented at the MIT- Unitec Research Symposium 2021,
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Introduction Legislation Question: how do we change non-compliance? Aim: pilot study Method Dog walkers: who and why? During summer, do you have your dog(s) on or off leash? Awareness and knowledge of by-laws Knowledge and behaviour Residence and behaviour By-law information source Motivations for having dogs on- or off-leash What do you find challenging about walking your dog(s) on a leash? When do you put your dog(s) on a leash? Observation of dogs – weeks 1 and 4 Recommendations Clear communication of by-laws Pledge boards and ambassadors By-law enforcement Other local dog parks Sharing the research Conclusion
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