Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 152-160 , July 2008

Evaluating aggressive behavior in dogs: a comparison of 3 tests

  • Maya Bräm (Dr.)

      Affiliations

    • Animal Behaviour and Welfare Group, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lincoln, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence to: Dr. Maya Bräm, Animal Behaviour and Welfare Group, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lincoln, Riseholme Park, Lincoln, LN2 2LG, UK, Tel: +44 1522 895 481.
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  • Marcus G. Doherr (Dr.)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Animal Neurology, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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  • Doris Lehmann (Dr.)

      Affiliations

    • Division of Animal Housing and Welfare, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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  • Daniel Mills (Prof.)

      Affiliations

    • Animal Behaviour and Welfare Group, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lincoln, United Kingdom
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  • Andreas Steiger (Prof.)

      Affiliations

    • Division of Animal Housing and Welfare, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.04.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 4 , Pages 152-160 , July 2008

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