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Paws for Intervention: Perceptions About the Use of Dogs in Schools

Courtney E. ZentsAlfred University, Alfred, New York, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Amy K. FiskAlfred University, Alfred, New York, USAView further author information
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Cris W. LaubackAlfred University, Alfred, New York, USAView further author information
Pages 82-98 | Published online: 01 Jul 2016

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