Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 5 , Pages 199-206 , September 2008

The effects of structured sessions for juvenile training and socialization on guide dog success and puppy-raiser participation

  • Lara Batt, BAgSc (Hons)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprint requests and correspondence: Lara Batt, Faculty of Veterinary Science (B19), University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; Phone: +612403988554.
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  • Marjolyn Batt, RN, DMU
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  • John Baguley, BVSc (Hons) MACVScMBA
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  • Paul McGreevy, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, Cert (AS) CABC, Grad Cert H. Ed, MACVSc (Animal Welfare)

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.05.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 5 , Pages 199-206 , September 2008

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