Survey of the use and outcome of confrontational and non-confrontational training methods in client-owned dogs showing undesired behaviors

@article{Herron2009SurveyOT,
  title={Survey of the use and outcome of confrontational and non-confrontational training methods in client-owned dogs showing undesired behaviors},
  author={Meghan E. Herron and Frances S. Shofer and i Reisner},
  journal={Applied Animal Behaviour Science},
  year={2009},
  volume={117},
  pages={47-54}
}
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