Pet Study Nationwide


Name
Telephone number
Address
City
State
Zip code
Email address
What is your job title or position?
What is your exact age?
Are you:
Please tell me if you or any of your immediate family members work for any of the following types of companies.
Which of the following describes your current work status?
Do you know, or have you or anyone in your family ever:
Which, if any, of the following types of pets do you have in your home that you personally own and care for?
DOG OWNERS ONLY, OTHERS SKIP: Which of the following applies to your dog(s)?
DOG OWNERS ONLY, OTHERS SKIP: How many dogs do you have in your home and what are their names and ages?
DOG OWNERS ONLY, OTHERS SKIP Approximately how much does your dog (do your dogs) weigh?
Dog 1
Dog 2
Dog 3
DOG OWNERS ONLY, OTHERS SKIP Is your dog on a veterinarian prescribed diet? We mean food prescribed to treat conditions other than minor skin/coat conditions, hairballs, urinary tract, etc.
DOG OWNERS ONLY, OTHERS SKIP When it comes to dog food and treats, who is the primary person responsible for deciding which products to purchase and feed to your dog(s)?
DOG OWNERS ONLY, OTHERS SKIP. I’m going to read you a list of treats. For each one please tell me how often, if at all, you give it to your dog(s). Please indicate all that apply.
Soft, chewy treats
Biscuits or other hard, crunchy treats
Rawhide
Animal parts such as pig’s ears or cow hooves
Long lasting treats, but NOT rawhide or animal parts
Natural, real meat treats and Meat Jerky
Dental chews or treats
Tablescraps
Other
Now, I am going to read you a series of statements. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with each. Please take your time and think, then answer accordlngly.
I tend to buy whatever dog food is on sale
My dog is much more affectionate when I'm giving him/her a treat
When considering a new dog food, I always read the detailed list of ingredients on the package
I really prefer the brands of dog food or treats sold exclusively at pet specialty stores
Giving my dog treats or tasty food is a way to demonstrate my love
I'm careful to always give my dog the same brand of food
I feed my dog nutritious food most of the time
I love sharing my passions/hobbies with my dog (e.g. music, sports, fitness)
I am often among the first to try new products
Wet dog food is tastier than dry food
My dog is a finicky eater and will only eat certain types of food
Treats are an opportunity for me to bond with my dog
I look to my vet for food or treat recommendations
Dogs are like people, they don't want to eat the same thing for every meal
Price is my primary consideration when buying dog food or treats
I would definitely pay more for organic dog food or treats
I often add human food to my dog's dry food to make it tastier
I feed my dog nutritious food but indulge him/her when it comes to treats
I'm always looking to try new brands to find treats my dog enjoys
I like to have several different types of dog food on hand that I rotate feeding to my dog
I love my dog more than I love most people
Dry dog food is more convenient than wet food
For each of the following brands of dog treats, please tell me if you: Definitely would buy, Probably would buy, Might or might not buy, Probably would not buy, Definitely would not buy
Milo’s Kitchen
Merrick
Milk-Bone
Nudges
Natural Balance
Pup-Peroni
How do you feel about each of the following brands? For instance, do you . . . Love It, Like It, Have No Opinion of It, Hate It, Never Heard of It? Just share your general feeling about each brand.
Milo’s Kitchen
Merrick
Merrick
Nudges
Natural Balance
Pup-Peroni
Where have you shopped for dog treats in the last 3 months?
Which of the following includes your total household income?
Which of the following best describes your ethnic background?
What is the highest level of education that you completed?
What do you love most about being a dog owner?
FOR CAT OWNERS ONLY. How many cats do you own
FOR CAT OWNERS ONLY: What are the breed(s) of your cat(s) and their names?
FOR CAT OWNERS ONLY: Which of the following types of food do you purchase for your cat?
FOR CAT OWNERS ONLY: Which one of the following statements best describes your feelings about your cat(s)? Choose only one answer.
FOR CAT OWNERS ONLY: Just to check, which of the following statements, if any, best describes your habits when it comes to feeding your cat wet cat food?
FOR CAT OWNERS ONLY: Now, please tell me which brands of dry cat food you have purchased in past 3 months?
FOR CAT OWNERS ONLY: Now, please tell me which brands of wet cat food you have purchased in past 3 months?
FOR CAT OWNERS ONLY: What do you love most about your cat?
List any other pets you own? If none SKIP QUESTION.
Now I am going to read a few statements and I’d like for you to tell me how well each statement describes you. Either it doesn’t describe you, describes you somewhat or describes you very well.
I feel comfortable expressing my opinions among people I may not know – either online or in-person.
I make friends easily.
I am a shy person who prefers smaller groups of people I already know.
I feel comfortable reading things and providing a written response that expresses my ideas and opinions.