Dataset DOI: 10.5061/dryad.2jm63xt2w

Description of the data and file structure

This data file contains the data and code for the results of this study.

Files and variables

File: hunt_data.csv

Description: Raw data of the survey responses collected. Checkbox options on the survey are displayed as individual variables. Checked boxes were recoded to a variable name and unchecked boxes were recoded as NA. 

Variables

• Cells containing "NA": Not applicable. For questions on the survey that enabled a participant to "Select all that apply," any unchecked boxes were coded as NA.
• Empty cells: Empty cells occur in the dataset if the participant was not given the opportunity to respond to that question. Due to the branching logic of the survey and depending on how the participant responded to a question, they may or may not have triggered subsequent questions. The questions that were not triggered on the survey appear as empty cells.
• State: State of residence
• AIV: Did you participate in the Surveillance for Antibodies to H5 Avian Influenza Virus in Hunting Dogs study (Yes, No)
• Hunt_type: Type of hunting events dogs participated in (Hunting, Hunt tests or trials, both)
• Dog_number: Number of dogs owned (both hunting and non-hunting dogs)
• Dog_live: Primary living space of dog(s)  (Indoor, Indoor/Outdoor, Outdoor)
• Sleep: Sleeping location of dog(s) (In the home, Indoors-not in the home, Outdoors)
• Sleep_room: The dog slept in the respondent's room at night
• Sleep_bed: The dog slept in the respondent's bed
• Dog_family: The respondent considered the dog a member of the family
• Dog_pet: The respondent considered the dog a pet
• Dog_working: The respondent considered the dog a working dog
• Dog_tool: The respondent considered the dog a tool for hunting
• Transport: How the respondent transported their dog(s) to different locations (Inside the vehicle with you, separate from you)
• sick_home: If the dog(s) have shown any signs of illness, respondent kept the dog at home
• sick_handwash: If the dog(s) have shown any signs of illness, respondent washed their hands after interacting with the dog(s)
• sick_separate_animals: If the dog(s) have shown any signs of illness, respondent separated dog(s) from other animals
• sick_separate_self: If the dog(s) have shown any signs of illness, respondent separated themself from the dog
• sick_disinfect_area: If the dog(s) have shown any signs of illness, respondent disinfected the area where the dog lives
• sick_disinfect_equipment: If the dog(s) have shown any signs of illness, respondent disinfected training gear or dog equipment
• sick_ppe: If the dog(s) have shown any signs of illness, respondent used PPE (personal protective equipment)
• sick_other: If the dog(s) have shown any signs of illness, respondent took another action not listed
• no_sick: Respondent's dog(s) have never shown signs of illness.
• ppe_gloves: Use gloves when handling birds in the field.
• ppe_mask: Use a mask when handling birds in the field
• ppe_respirator: Use a respirator when handling birds in the field
• ppe_other: Use different PPE when handling birds in the field
• ppe_other_describe: Description of other PPE used
• sick_other_describe: Description of other actions taken if the dog(s) showed signs of sickness
• Processing: Respondent processed the birds in the field a majority of the time (leaving any parts of the bird in the field)? (Yes, Sometimes, No)
• feed: Dog(s) were fed parts of the animal they retrieve (Yes, No)
• equipment: PPE (personal protective equipment) used when handling birds in the field
• equipment type_gloves: Respondent wears gloves when handling birds in the field
• equipment_type_mask: Respondent wears a mask when handling birds in the field
• equipment_type_eyewear: Respondent wears eyewear when handling birds in the field
• equipment_type_other: Respondent wears another form of PPE when handling birds in the field
• equipment_type_other_describe: Description of other PPE used when handling birds in the field
• gen_board: Respondent boarded their dog(s) at a facility (e.g. daycare) within the last 12 months (Yes, No)
• board_train: Respondent boarded their dog(s) at a training facility within the last 12 months (Yes, No)
• places: Respondent's dog(s) have been in contact with non-hunting dogs outside of their household within the last 12 months (Yes, No)
• pet_freq: Average frequency respondent's dog(s) had contact with non-hunting dogs (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly)
• place_training: Respondent's dog(s) have been in contact with hunting dogs outside of their household within the last 12 months (Yes, No)
• freq_hunt: Average frequency respondent's dog(s) had contact with hunting dogs (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly)
• insurance: Respondent has pet insurance for their dog (Yes, No)
• vaccine: The dog(s) received a Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) vaccine in 2023 (Yes, No, Do not know)
• kiss: The respondent kisses their dog
• human_sick: In the past 12 months, the respondent experienced undiagnosed flu-like symptoms (Yes, No)

File: Hunting_Dog_Analysis.Rmd

Description: Code to replicate the analyses conducted in this study.

Code/software

These files require R to open.

The raw data is provided in a csv file. The code for the analysis is provided as an rmd file.

Human subjects data

Personally identifiable information (PII) was not collected. Specific dates and times of data collection were removed from the public data. The public data does include the month and year of when the data was collected. This study was approved through the University of Washington Institutional Review Board (IRB) for human subjects research (STUDY00000042).