Evaluation of the potential suitability of guide dog candidates by continuous observation during training

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research

Volumn 3, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 193-198

  Mizukoshi, Mina ^a,b   Kondo, Mana ^b   Nakamura, Toru ^b  

^a NIPPON VETERINARY AND LIFE SCIENCE UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

^b Kanagawa Cancer Center   (Japan)

Author keywords

aptitude test; behavioral assessment; guide dog for the blind; guide dog training

Indexed keywords

CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 52049083441     PISSN: 15587878     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.05.002     Document Type: Article

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