Rola psa użytkowego we współczesnej polskiej rodzinie
The Role of a Working Dog in a Modern Polish Family

Summary/Abstract: Contemporary family models take into account the changes that have occurred in the way dogs are treated, which is currently becoming more and more subjective, and have contributed to the emergence of a new structure – interspecies families. The results of these research indicate the existence of differences in the role assigned to utility dogs in contemporary families, related to the origin of the dog: adoption or purchase. Families that decided to purchase a dog treat their dog at least on a declarative level as a family member, but their attitude towards it can also be objective, as evidenced by assigning the role of an employee or athlete. In the case of families that adopted a dog, it was declared that the dog plays the role of a family member, and that emerging difficulties are treated as challenges. At the same time, the study revealed certain stereotypes regarding utility breeds that affect the fulfillment of caregiving functions towards these dogs.

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