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<title>Recurrent characteristics of dogs with separation-related problems</title>
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<title>Introducing new cats to multi-cat households</title>
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<title>Oral behaviour during riding is associated with oral lesions in dressage horses &#x2013; A field study</title>
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<title>Dominance hierarchy does not influence distances travelled and area utilization in a large group of ponies</title>
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<title>Conflict behaviour in Icelandic horses during elite competition</title>
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<title>Behavior problems in dogs - An assessment of prevalence and risk factors</title>
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<title>Comparison of physiological and ethological indicators and rein tension</title>
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<title>Shelter use by horses during summer in relation to weather conditions and horsefly (Tabanidae) prevalence</title>
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<title>Movement Patterns of Roaming Companion Cats in Denmark - A Study Based on GPS Tracking</title>
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<title>Insect-repelling behaviour in horses in relation to insect prevalence and access to shelters</title>
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