The Value of Puppy Raisers' Assessments of Potential Guide Dogs' Behavioral Tendencies and Ability to Graduate.
Using logistic regression analysis, we examined the use of questionnaires to evaluate variables that predict successful completion of a guide dog training program. The model compared the questionnaire responses from individual puppy raisers (PRs) with their dog's success in the guide dog training pr...
| Published in: | Anthrozoös Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 71 - 77 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2009
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