The relationship between training methods and the occurrence of behavior problems, as reported by owners, in a population of domestic dogs

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research

Volumn 3, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 207-217

  Blackwell, Emily J ^a   Twells, Caroline ^a   Seawright, Anne ^a   Casey, Rachel A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

behavior problems; dog behavior; punishment; reinforcement; training; undesirable behaviors

Indexed keywords

CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 52049083440     PISSN: 15587878     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.10.008     Document Type: Article

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