Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 125-133 , May 2008

The prevention of undesirable behaviors in dogs: effectiveness of veterinary behaviorists' advice given to puppy owners

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.04.004

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 125-133 , May 2008

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