Acta Vet. Brno 2026, 95: 273-281
https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202695030273
Comparison of selected subscales of the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire with behaviour observed during a brief separation test in companion dogs in the Czech Republic
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