Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 5 , Pages 207-217 , September 2008

The relationship between training methods and the occurrence of behavior problems, as reported by owners, in a population of domestic dogs

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.10.008

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 5 , Pages 207-217 , September 2008

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