DOGS IN THE LEISURE EXPERIENCE
DOGS IN THE LEISURE EXPERIENCE
Neil Carr
University of Otago
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Carr, Neil, 1972-
Dogs in the leisure experience / Neil Carr, University of Otago.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-78064-318-2 (alk. paper)
1. Dogs--Social aspects. 2. Dogs. 3. Working dogs. 4. Dog owners.
5. Human-animal relationships. 6. Leisure. I. Title.
SF426.C35 2014
636.7'0886--dc23
2014011159
ISBN-13: 978 1 78064 318 2
Commissioning editor: Claire Parfitt
Editorial assistant: Alexandra Lainsbury
Production editor: James Bishop
Typeset by SPi, Pondicherry, India.
Printed and bound CPI Group (UK) Ltd, Croydon, CR0 4YY.
Contents
Why a Book on Dogs in Leisure?
History of the Dog and its Relationship with Humanity
Current and Historic Scale of the Dog Population
Dogs as Sentient, Self-aware Beings and Their ‘Rights’
Cultural Constructions of ‘Dog’ and the Human Owner/Companion
Culturally and Temporally Specific Nature of Dogs and Human–Dog Relations
Introduction: Dogs as Tools
Dogs at Work in Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality Experiences
Changing Role of Working Dogs: From Work to Sport
Introduction: Defining Sport Dogs
The Emergence of Sports for Dogs
Sport Dogs and Constructions of Humans’ Personal Identity
Animal Welfare and Rights in Sport Dogs and Dogs in Sport
4 Leisured Dogs and Dogs as Leisure Objects
Introduction: Defining Leisure
Dogs and Human Leisure Days/Events
Dog Owners and Dogs in Leisure
Rights and Welfare of Dogs in Leisure
5 Providing for the Leisured Dog and Dog as Leisure Object
Introduction: Why Provide for the Leisured Dog and Dog as Leisure Object?
Illustration of the Scale and Diversity of Leisure Experiences Available to Dogs and Dog Owners
Facilitating dog access to leisure experiences
The Health and Safety of Dogs in the Leisure Environment
Geographical, temporal and cultural constraints on provision