Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 11-18 , January 2009

Influence of delayed timing of owners' actions on the behaviors of their dogs, Canis familiaris

  • Mariko Yamamoto

      Affiliations

    • Laboratory of Effective Animals for Human Health, Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine
    • ,
  • Takefumi Kikusui, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Companion Animal Research, Azabu University, Japan
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprint requests and correspondence: Takefumi Kikusui, Companion Animal, Research Azabu University, 1-17-71, Fuchinobe, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 229-8501, JAPAN; Phone/Fax: +81-42-769-1853.
    • ,
  • Mitsuaki Ohta, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Companion Animal Research, Azabu University, Japan

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PII: S1558-7878(08)00136-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.08.006

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 11-18 , January 2009

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