Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 52-58 , March 2008

Owners' perceptions of behavior problems and behavior therapists in Italy: A preliminary study

  • Lorella Notari, DVM, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Private Behavioral Referral Clinic, Varese, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Lorella Notari, DVM, MSc, Via Donatello, 6 21100 Varese, Italy.
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  • Barbara Gallicchio, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Private Behavioral Referral Clinic, Milano, Italy

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PII: S1558-7878(07)00222-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.08.005

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 52-58 , March 2008

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