Table 3 Themes and codes
No | Themes | Codes |
|---|---|---|
1 | Experience of dog owners | Companion Sense of security Expenses Reduced travel Difficulty in keeping the residence clean Reduced transactions with neighbours |
2 | Pet dogs for children | Owned due to child’s liking Child’s physical well-being Child’s mental well-being Reduced addiction to the internet |
3 | Village dogs as pets | Adopting village dogs Difficulties in retaining them at home |
4 | The role of pet dogs in personal and family health | Mental well-being Mental distress on a pet’s illness or death Physical well-being Spread of infections Allergies Less time to spend on health |
5 | Participants’ advice on dog ownership | A learning experience Easy and enjoyable occupation A personal choice A responsibility Do not cage a pet dog A need for a separate crematorium for pet dogs |