Breathe & Relax Dog Training LLC

I want to Welcome Arlo & his Guardians to the B&RDT Family👋🏼👋🏼 Arlo has been Through QUITE a Bit Recently & it's No Wonder his Previous Happy-Go-Lucky Personality has Changed. The STRESS of Fireworks & Moving has left Arlo More Anxious & Defensive...which is Understandable given what he’s Experienced! Arlo's Guardians have Noticed how These Changes have Affected his Behavior, ESPECIALLY During Interactions with Other Dogs. Whether it’s Fixating, Growling & even trying to Snap, Arlo is Definitely Feeling MORE Vulnerable. The Good News is that Arlo's Guardians are FULLY Committed to Helping Arlo Return to that Calm & Confident Dog they Know & Love! It's Important for the Guardians to Acknowledge the Challenging Situations that Arlo has Experienced...like being Pinned at the Dog Park & a VERY Recent Bite (directed at Arlo). These Events can EASILY Create Mistrust, Especially when it comes to Other dogs Around his Size. Despite these Setbacks Arlo Still has a Couple of Buddies in the Neighborhood he can Engage with! The Guardians' GOAL Now is to Help Arlo Feel LESS Fearful & More Comfortable when Encountering Other dogs so that Walks Around their Neighborhood can be Enjoyable for EVERYONE! With the Right Guidance & Support, Arlo’s Guardians can Help him Through these Anxieties/Fears & Bring Back Arlo's Sense of Security! It’s IMPORTANT to Recognize that Handling these Training Challenges Alone CAN Be Overwhelming! This is the Reason why Seeking Out the Assistance of an EXPERIENCED Trainer is SO Important! A Skilled Trainer can Give YOU the Right Strategies & Tools to Rebuild YOUR Dog's Confidence & Manage the Anxiety & Fear Effectively! YOU'LL Learn HOW to Read YOUR Dog's Body Language & Subtle Cues, so YOU Can Guide YOUR Dog THROUGH Interactions in a Way that Feels Controlled & Safe! When YOU Work With an EXPERIENCED Trainer, YOU Can Feel Confident that YOUR Dog's Progress will be More Steady & Less Stressful! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Yo

I want to Welcome Poppy & her Guardians to the Breathe & Relax Dog Training Family 👋🏼👋🏼 Poppy & her Guardians have some Previous training, but she's Rusty with those Cues. Poppy's Recall ISN'T the Best when there are Numerous Distractions & Walking is more like "We're Off To the Races"! Poppy's Guardians are already Recognizing the Difference in the "WHY" part of the Lesson PRESENTATION! The Guardians hadn't Received a CLEAR Description of HEEL & therefore Poppy has Struggled as well. After a few Minutes of Cue DETAILS & some Various Repetitions...Poppy & her Guardians were WELL on their Way to an Enjoyable Walk! Lessons are Supposed to be Easy to Understand, Fun & Informative! It's nice to be Coached on HOW to Teach YOUR Dog a SPECIFIC Cue, but isn't More Helpful to Know "WHY"? If the "WHY" Aspect isn't Explained...Are YOU Really Communicating Confidence to YOUR DOG? The FOUNDATION has been laid! Now it's time to Build on that by Focusing on the "WHY" Behind Each Cue & Lesson! Understanding the PURPOSE Behind EACH Cue not only Empowers the Guardians but also helps YOUR Dog feel More Confident & Secure in the Training Adventure! When YOU Grasp the "WHY", it Strengthens the Bond & Communication between YOU & your Dog, Changing Training from a Chore into a Fun & Enjoyable Experience! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Graduation Congratulations to Charlie & his Guardians👏👏 Charlie's Guardians have been Working HARD to Teach Charlie: * BOTH of his Guardians Deserve the Same Level of Respect & Bulldozing One ISN'T Allowed * the Chicken Coop Area & Food are OFF Limits * PATIENTLY Waiting for his Food WON'T Result in his Immediate Demise due to Starvation Charlie Will STILL Try to Challenge the Boundaries & Rules, but as long as his Guardians Provide CONSISTENCY & a UNITED Front ... Charlie will Thrive. His Guardians Will Continue to Gain More Confidence & Be BETTER Prepared to Address a Wide Variety of Situations Safely. Charlie has also Learned: * to Walk Nicely on a Leash WITHOUT Pulling * to Come When Called... Even WITH Distractions * to Settle Down thereby making Family Time More Peaceful Dog Training is Extremely Beneficial to the Growth of BOTH YOU & YOUR Dog! Through the Training Process YOU Learn Effective Communication Skills, Leadership & Patience! This Training Journey Strengthens the Bond between YOU & YOUR Dog...Creating a More Calm & Less Chaotic Home! Have Fun & Keep Practicing! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Graduation Congratulations to Hammie & his Guardians👏👏 Hammie is MORE Responsive to his Guardians Cues After Starting his Training Journey. Since the Beginning of June, the Guardians have Worked to Teach Hammie to be More Calm, Patient & Responsive to Everyday Activities! It's been GREAT to Watch that Bond between Hammie & his Guardians Grow so Strong! Hammie's Forward Progress hasn't been Without the Occasional Setbacks but the Determination of his Guardians & their Consistent Efforts Helped Transform Hammie! Whether Hammie Has Mastered the art of a Perfect WAIT to Fetch or Calmly Walking on a Leash...Hammie's NEW Skills are Because of the Strong Teamwork between him & his Guardians. See g There Isn't a Training Journey that HASN'T been Without its Challenges, but EACH Small Accomplishment brings YOU Closer With YOUR Dog! Guardians Continue to show INCREDIBLE Love & Patience...Creating Environments where YOUR Dogs CAN Thrive! The Bonds YOU Form are Only One Example of what can be Achieved With Commitment & Mutual Respect! Graduation Leads to MANY More Adventures & Constant Growth for YOU & YOUR Dog! Remember that YOUR Training Journey is Like a Twist & Turn Rollercoaster! Strap In & Hold On...Because it's also the MOST Exhilarating Rollercoaster Ride EVER! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Graduation Congratulations to Lumen & her Guardians👏👏 Lumen's Guardians made such Tremendous Progress with her during Lessons...they Want to Pursue Additional Training in the Fall! As long as Lumen's Guardians Implement Training into the DAILY Interactions with her, the Next Set of Lessons should Seamlessly Pick Up where THEY Left Off. Lumen can still have SOME Difficulty Ignoring the Guardian's flower beds & the mulch Around those areas. The Guardians also Recognize that Lumen's Walking SOMETIMES Results in Lumen Sitting or Laying Down in the MIDDLE of the Walk! These Next few weeks can give the Guardians More Time to help Lumen Gain More Confidence & Reliability with the Cues she's been Learning. YOUR Dogs have such INCREDIBLE Potential & with YOUR Dedication there's NO Doubt YOUR Dogs Can Continue to Thrive AFTER Graduation! By Incorporating Training Cues into Your Daily Routines YOU can Reinforce YOUR Dog's Good Behaviors & move Beyond Distractions that Can cause Your Dog to Shut YOU Out! YOUR Consistency & Patience are Key in Helping YOUR Dogs Become MORE Confident & Reliable with known Cues! A Break to Continue Independent Practice is GREAT! CEASING to Practice is a HUGE Disservice to YOU & YOUR Dog... To the ENTIRE B&RDT Family...Remember to Keep Practicing! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Benefits of CGC June & Manny (along with their Respective Guardians) met up to Practice the AKC Canine Good Citizen. BOTH Teams did VERY Well during their First time Reviewing the Evaluation Requirements & Running through a Few of them! The Guardians have been Consistently Practicing Cues, Maintaining Patience & Understanding EACH Aspect of the Training Exercises that June & Manny MUST Complete. June & Manny's Skills include Responding to Basic Cues, Sitting Politely for Petting & Walking Nicely on a Leash. This Evaluation requires June & Manny's FULL Attention & Willingness to Follow their Guardians! The American Kennel Club CGC is a Respected Certification that Recognizes YOU & YOUR Dog's Impeccable Manners both at Home & in the Community! Achieving CGC Status is an Important Milestone that Highlights the Dedication, Focus & TEAMWORK between YOU & YOUR Dog. By Training in CGC YOU & Your Dog will Develop a Deeper BOND & become a More CONNECTED Team! The CGC Title is OFTEN a Prerequisite for Many Therapy Dog Certifications, as well as a Great Introduction to More ADVANCED Dog Activities & Sports! Earning a CGC Title CAN Offer other Numerous Benefits! It Not Only Reflects YOUR Dog's GOOD Behavior...it can also Lead to Reduced Insurance Premiums, Access to More Housing Options & Supports a Responsible Partnership Based on Trust & Mutual Respect! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

After some Coaching Edmond & his Guardian are Walking VERY Differently! Edmond is Now Learning to be Aware of where his Guardian is...Edmond & his Guardian are Learning to Walk TOGETHER! I've found that when a Fearful, Reactive Dog like Edmond can Walk WITH their Guardian, the Reactivity DECREASES Significantly! It's such a HUGE Difference in Behavior & Response! Keeping the Brain Engaged & Continuing to MOVE Forward is Key! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

This is Edmond & his Guardian During their FIRST Walk.

Graduation Congratulations to Harvey & his Guardians! 👏👏🧑‍🎓 Harvey has made some Great Changes in his Behaviors at Home. The Demand Barking for Attention is All But Gone. Harvey's Ability to Listen & Correctly Respond has DRAMATICALLY Improved. Now begins the Time of Consistency & Repetition to Reinforce these Newly Acquired Positive Behaviors & Ensure they become a NATURAL part of Harvey's Daily Routine! Harvey's Guardians are Ready for the Continued Responsibility of Practicing Harvey's Lessons & Challenging him in more Difficult Surroundings. The Work may NOT be Easy, but the Guardians know how Important the Training is for Harvey! Remember...Training is ALWAYS Ongoing! Especially after Graduation! To Keep Practicing the Skills YOU'VE Learned TOGETHER Maintains, Reinforces & Strengthens YOUR Dog's Good Habits! Strive to Grow More Confident in YOUR Ability to Lead YOUR Dog! YOUR Dog Will Follow! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

This is Charlie. He's Currently Learning that a Little Bit of Patience... Will Result in BIG Rewards! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Second Blow...? Brushed Out Enough to Make a Small Coat for Māui! 😂🤣🤣😂 Ms Terri & Her Pups💕

I want to Welcome Jake & his Guardians to the Breathe & Relax Dog Training Family👋👋 Jake is an Adolescent that OFTEN has his Excitement Take Over his Behavior. This can Result in A LOT of Inappropriate Chewing on Items that AREN'T Toys! Barking, Jumping & Nipping Visitors are among the other Behaviors Jake's Guardians want to Tackle! Jake's Guardians will Learn & then Teach Jake BETTER Ways to Express his Curiosity & Energy. This Training is ALL about Guiding & Helping Jake to make BETTER Choices! Jake's Guardians will Focus on Positive Reinforcement & Structured Activities to Channel Jake's Over-Excitement into More Appropriate & Calm Behaviors! This Calm, Curious Dog IS Jake...after an Hour Lesson! Remember...Training IS NOT about Trying to CONTROL YOUR Dog (the MORE YOU Try to Control, the LESS Control YOU have)! Training is about Working as a TEAM to Coach Toward Better Habits! With Consistency & Patient Leadership, YOUR Dog will soon be Impressing Everyone with his Calm Demeanor & Good Behavior! Training can be an INCREDIBLE Journey...IF YOU Take that First All-Important Step! Breathe & Relax 🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Graduation Congratulations to Maverick & his Guardians👏👏🧑‍🎓 Maverick's Guardians have made the Journey from "Maybe We're Just NOT the Right Family for Maverick" to "We Can't WAIT to take Maverick Camping WITH Us"! It's been a PRIVILEGE to watch Maverick Transform from a Spirited & Sometimes VERY Challenging Puppy into an Enthusiastic & Well-Behaved Companion! Maverick's Continued Progress is because of the Commitment & Hard Work BOTH of his Guardians put into this Training Journey. The Guardians Shift from UNCERTAINTY to Newfound Confidence is Profound! Maverick's Guardians have gone from Questioning if Maverick was the Right Fit for their Family to EAGERLY Planning Adventures!Maverick & his Guardians Mutual Trust & Teamwork have Grown IMMENSELY & it's been Such a Joy to Witness! The Bond EACH of You Share with YOUR Dogs can be Developed & Grow Stronger than Ever! The Skills & Understanding YOU Gain Through YOUR Training Journey will Continue to Enrich YOUR Lives...making Every Camping or Day Trip, Walk & Quiet Evening at Home Even MORE Special! Your Dogs are Lucky to have such Calm, Dedicated & Loving Guardians! Have FUN & ENJOY All the Wonderful Moments with Your Amazing Dogs! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Graduation Congratulations to Harleigh & her Guardians! 👏👏 Harleigh has made TREMENDOUS Progress since I began Helping her Guardians. When we First began, Harleigh was Quite Anxious & Unsure of Herself, Other Dogs & People...Especially in new Situations. However, through Consistent Training & a LOT of Patience, Harleigh has become MUCH More Calm & Confident in her Own Environment & Around the Neighborhood! This Transformation is a Testament to the DEDICATION & Hard Work of her Guardians! As the Summer Progresses, Harleigh's Guardians will Continue to GRADUALLY Expose her to More of the Lake, the Neighborhood & Nearby Walking Paths. They Understand that BUILDING Harleigh's Confidence is a Slow & Steady Process. Rushing this Process could Lead to Major Setbacks...Undoing ALL the Forward Progress Harleigh has Made! By Taking it One Step at a Time, they are PROTECTING Harleigh's New-Found CONFIDENCE...Built on a Solid Foundation! It's Amazing & Heartwarming to Watch the Bonds that are Developed Between YOU & YOUR Dogs! YOUR Commitment to YOUR Dog's Well-Being & an Understanding of Their Needs plays a Crucial Role in Their Training Journey! Each Family Training Journey is Unique on to Itself & Witnessing those Changes Between YOU & YOUR Dogs is Truly a Gift! Thank You... Breathe &Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Manny & his Guardian are Working Hard to Become a Therapy Dog Team! BOTH Manny & his Guardian are Becoming more Calm, Comfortable & Confident! Watch for More Updates from this Amazing Team... Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

I'd like to Welcome Sid & his Guardians to the Breathe & Relax Dog Training Family👋👋 The Guardians are Excited to Begin this Journey Together...to Create a Happy Relationship between Sid & ALL his Loving Guardians. As the Guardians Start THEIR Lessons with Sid, it's Essential to Approach the Process with an OPEN MIND! Each Dog (EVEN in a Multi Dog Home) is Unique...with Their OWN Learning Style, Personality & Quirks! By Being Open to Guidance the Techniques can be Adapted to Suit Sid's INDIVIDUAL Needs & Preferences, thereby Creating An Effective & Positive Training Experience for EVERYONE! Involving the ENTIRE FAMILY in Sid's Training is EQUALLY IMPORTANT. Dogs THRIVE in Environments where EVERYONE is Consistent with Cues & on the Same Page Regarding Expectations! When EVERY Member of the Family Participates in Sid's Training Sessions...it Reinforces the Bond Between Sid & ALL his Guardians! It's Supposed to be FUN to have the ENTIRE Family LEARNING & PRACTICING with THEIR Dog! Training Lessons become Opportunities for Bonding, Laughter & SHARED Accomplishments! Watching YOUR Dogs Successfully Master NEW Cues & Change their Inappropriate Behaviors will Undoubtedly bring Joy & Pride to YOUR Hearts! Together, as a Unified Team...You'll Celebrate EVERY Milestone & Create LASTING Memories on YOUR Amazing Journey of Canine Companionship! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Graduation Congratulations to Leah & her Guardians👏👩‍🎓The Journey is ALWAYS Ongoing & FOREVER Evolving... The Very FIRST time these Guardian walked with Leah was a mix of Excitement & Uncertainty. For Leah it's a NEW Adventure Filled with Overwhelming Sights, Smells & Sounds! Unfortunately Leah had NO IDEA what the Guardians wanted from her. The Leash was Restrictive & Unfamiliar that led to Some Confusion & Occasional Resistance. The Guardians felt a blend of Apprehension & Eagerness knowing they Needed to Calmly Guide Leah Through this NEW Experience. During those Initial Uncertain Walks, the Guardians were Frustrated as they TRIED to Communicate their Intentions while Leah Played, Pulled, Stopped, or Wandered off Course. Every Practice Became a TEST of Patience as the Guardians Attempted to Steer a VERY Eager Leah in the Right Direction! Though there was Frustration, there was a Stronger Sense of Determination to Not Give Up! The Guardians Realized that with CALM GUIDANCE, PATIENCE & PRACTICE the Walking Experience would Change. With Consistency, Gentle Guidance & Time, consistency, Walking on a Leash becomes More Comfortable & Enjoyable for Both You, the Guardian & Your dog! Through Coaching & Repetition Your Dog will begin to Understand YOUR Cues...Learning to Walk Politely by Your Side! The Once-Frustrating Journey TRANSFORMS into a Compatible & Peaceful Stroll, where You & Your Dog can Bond, Enjoy & Explore the World TOGETHER! It's a Testament to Dedication & the Power of Teamwork, Showing that with Effort & Understanding...Even THE MOST Challenging Beginnings Can Lead to Rewarding Experiences! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Graduation Congratulations to Rosie & Her Guardian 👏👏 Rosie Continues to Steadily Progress through the Training Lessons, with the Guardian's Steady Hand! Rosie is Gaining MORE Confidence during each Lesson & the Guardian has Realized that the Other Family Members Need to Begin Participating in Rosie's Training Journey! I Couldn't Agree More! 😁 The Next Level of Lessons WILL Involve Rosie's "Siblings" (Dog & Human) Practicing Cues Individually & as Part of the Dog Pack! Rosie is Much LESS Insecure, Nervous & Unsure...so the Guardians will Add Other Family Members to the Training Rotation as well as Another Dog (4 Total in this Home)! It May Not Seems Easy to Invite a Guest into YOUR Home with One Dog & Multiple Dogs at the Door Can DEFINITELY be Overwhelming (for Guardians & Guests alike)! But REAL LIFE Happens! Whether You're Guiding One, or Multiple Dogs to the Preferred Response is EXACTLY what ALL Guardians Want! No One wants to be "That Family" with the Crazy Dogs at the Door! If this Sounds like a Pipe-Dream...it's NOT! I Assure You...With Consistency, Patience & Repetition, Achieving a CALM Atmosphere at Your Door is Definitely Within Reach! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕

Welcome to the Breathe & Relax Dog Training Family, Daisy Mae & her Guardians👋👋 We're Excited to have you on this Journey of Guiding Daisy Mae to Become the Dog YOU Want Her to be! Daisy Mae is Starting her Adventure of Discovery & a Part of that Journey Involves Puppy Mouthing & Nipping Behaviors. This WILL be VERY Challenging at Times, but it's SO Important for her Guardians to Understand that these Behaviors are Completely Normal for a Puppy Daisy Mae's Age! It's Important for Daisy Mae's Guardians to Recognize that the Puppy Mouthing & Nipping isn't about Suppressing her Natural Instincts but More about Guiding Daisy Mae Towards APPROPRIATE Behaviors! By Providing Daisy Mae with Better Alternatives & Redirecting her attention to suitable chew toys or activities, Daisy Mae can Learn what ACCEPTABLE Behavior is & What it is Not! Puppy Mouthing & Nipping are NATURAL Behaviors that ALL Puppies Go Through as they Learn to Navigate their NEW Surroundings & Interact with the World! Much like Infants who Explore Objects with their Mouths, Puppies WILL Use Mouthing & Nipping as a Means of Understanding their Environment! Through these Behaviors...Puppies LEARN about Taste, Texture & the APPROPRIATE Amount of Pressure to Use when Interacting with People & Objects! It's CRUCIAL to Approach Puppy Mouthing & Nipping Behaviors with Patience & Understanding! These Behaviors are a Vital Part of the Developmental Stage & Provide Opportunities for Puppies to Learn & Grow! KNOW that You're NOT Alone & Everyone in the B&RDT Family has Gone Through this Phase & Survived! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups 💕

"Placing Your Service Dog in the Correct Spot isn't JUST about Avoiding Danger...it's about Strengthening a Connection where Safety Becomes a SHARED Journey & Trust Changes Challenges into Triumphs." ~Unknown When it comes to the SAFETY of a Service Dog like June, WHERE she is placed in Various Situations is Extremely Important. Whether it's Exiting her Guardian's car in a BUSY Parking Lot or Moving through Crowded Spaces...the Placement of June is CRUCIAL for Ensuring her Safety as well as that of her GUARDIAN. The Guardian, Placing June Strategically, can Prevent Accidents, Minimize Distractions & CREATE a Controlled Environment where June can FOCUS on her Tasks Effectively! As June & her Guardian Continue to Practice this Safety Behavior, it's ESSENTIAL to Emphasize the Importance of PROPER Placement. By Positioning June off to the the Side Away from Moving Vehicles, CLOSEST to Safety & a Reasonable Distance from ANY potential hazards...June's Guardian can Mitigate Potential Risks & Ensure a SMOOTH transition from the Car to the DESIGNATED Area. Additionally, Reinforcing this Behavior through Consistent Practice STRENGTHENS the BOND Between June & her Guardian, Nurturing Trust & cooperation in Navigating Challenging Environments! Now...Imagine the Confidence & Piece of Mind that Comes from KNOWING that YOUR Dog is Not Only Well-Trained but also EQUIPPED to Handle Any Situation with Grace & Poise! Picture YOUR Dog Standing CALMLY by Your Side, Ready to Tackle ANY Challenge that Comes Your Way, Whether it's Navigating Through Busy Crowded City Streets or Calmly Exiting a Loud Exuberant Venue! With PROPER Training & Strategic Placement, Your Dog Becomes MORE than just a Service Dog... Your Dog Becomes a Beacon of Safety in a World Full of Uncertainties, a Source of Comfort & Your Most TRUSTED Partner! Breathe & Relax🐾 Ms Terri & Your Pups💕