Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 104-113 , May 2008

Survey of undesirable behaviors displayed by potential guide dogs with puppy walkers

  • Angelo Gazzano

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge, 2- 56124 Pisa, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprint requests and correspondence: Angelo Gazzano, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge, 2- 56124 Pisa (Italy).
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  • Chiara Mariti

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge, 2- 56124 Pisa, Italy
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  • Claudio Sighieri

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge, 2- 56124 Pisa, Italy
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  • Michele Ducci

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge, 2- 56124 Pisa, Italy
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  • Carlo Ciceroni

      Affiliations

    • Veterinary and Urban Health, Local Sanitary Enterprise 10, Florence, Italy
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  • Elizabeth Anne McBride

      Affiliations

    • School of Psychology, University of Southampton, United Kingdom

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.04.002

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 104-113 , May 2008

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