Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 6 , Pages 216-222 , November 2009

The relationships between motor lateralization, salivary cortisol concentrations and behavior in dogs

  • Lara S. Batt, BAgSc (Hons)

      Affiliations

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

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PII: S1558-7878(09)00017-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2009.02.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 6 , Pages 216-222 , November 2009

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