HBrehaut TAB 2.jpg Image courtesy Hannah Brehaut, CDBC, CCUI, LSHC-S Take a Breath (TAB) is an exercise that can teach your dog to take deep breaths, helping them relax and manage their stress in difficult situations. Observing how your dog is breathing and then reinforcing the behavior of flaring nostrils, sniffing small amounts of air, or inhaling deeply helps to promote relaxation, which then regulates the mind and body. An established TAB behavior is an excellent skill for counteracting barking. Instead of suppressing barking, teach your dog that breathing earns a reward. Over time, they will learn that when they

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Pattern Games give your dog a clear set of rules, creating predictability in different situations.

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