Sociodemographic characteristics of the Carabineros and Canine Guides and the strategies for the management of animal welfare in the National Police

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.973462408058

• Palavras-chave: Prevención, bienestar animal, carabineros, guías caninos.

• Keywords: Prevention, animal welfare, police, canine guides.

• Abstract:

  This article presents the identification of thesocio-demographic characteristics of the Carabineros and Canine Guides and the strategies that are implemented to guarantee the management of animal well-being, both canines and horses, from the roles of the caregivers who are in charge of this work. This made it possible to take actions that allow updating and qualifying these management skills, as well as the individualization of the peculiarities of those who assume said responsibility, to achieve a quality of life for the animals that provide a service to the Police community of Colombia. This research is descriptive, since it allowed the researchers to identify the sociodemographic characteristics of the police, based on the application of a closed survey to 461 uniformed officers who made up the research sample. Evidenced in its results the importance of directing the activities that allow, broadly comply with this sector.