Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10 , January 2012

Development of a novel paradigm for the measurement of olfactory discrimination in dogs (Canis familiaris): A pilot study

  • Hannah E. Salvin

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprint requests and correspondence: Hannah E. Salvin, MD, BAVBS (Hons), PhD, University of Sydney, Chippendale, NSW 2006, Camperdown, NSW, Australia; Tel: +61-041-031-7831.
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  • Christopher McGrath

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
    • ,
  • Paul D. McGreevy

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
    • ,
  • Michael J. Valenzuela

      Affiliations

    • School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    • Brain and Ageing Research Program, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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PII: S1558-7878(11)00063-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2011.04.005

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 3-10 , January 2012

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