What is area adaptation for my dog and why is it important?

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Area adaptation is a cornerstone of your dog's training. In many cases, it also ties into behavioural issues. And when neglected, things go very south very quickly for dogs and their humans. In this episode, we discuss the foundations of area adaptation and how you can start improving your dog's area adaption (and why you should). This is a CRUCIAL piece of info for every dog owner!

3 Oct English South Africa Hobbies · Kids & Family

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