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Redemption Dog Education

Training people. Educating Dogs. Bridging the connection with compassion. Ri is a Pet Professional Guide Dog trainer.
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Redemption Dog Education owner/head Educator Ri Taylor, has been a dog educator since 2009. Her passion for dogs began as a young child, a passion she was able to follow and develop into a career. She is also a Canine Good Citizen and Star Puppy evaluator. She specializes in basic obedience and has also worked with some aggression cases. Ri uses only force free, positive reinforcement training methods.

03/18/2022

Two days in a row I’ve brushed my dog’s teeth. Im telling you because with seven dogs this is a BIG FU***NG DEAL!

This has been the goal for awhile. Normally I would only brush their teeth during bath time. But I not only want to but NEED to brush their teeth everyday!

I made a homemade tooth paste and got them some tooth brushes from the Dollar Store. (Will be investing in Bamboo ones for them soon but I had to get the ball rolling 1St.) I’ve never given Greenies because they are horrible for dogs.

It broke my heart that my Dobie Ross hardly has teeth to brush. 😭

Do you brush your dogs teeth ? If so How often ?

02/11/2022

This is Juliet. And she is without a doubt a sensitive girl. When I first got her she had a lot going on. (Behavioral and Health). She was about two when I got her.
One thing that took the longest to smooth out was her reactivity. What was interesting is it didn’t show up at first.
It was a surprise to me and the rescue I got her from. If you get the pleaser of meeting Ju she is the most soft spoken, gentlest, easy going girl. She just gets it. So when she is reactive about things her response always surprises people.
But she would be genially scared! I had to figure out where it came from because again it wasn’t always that way. And then it dawned on me. (Not a ton of experience at this time with reactive behavior)
One day while riding in the car , these construction workers walked behind my car !
It scared both of us . You might think oh that’s no big deal but In Alabama.. there isn’t that much street action. So this was just super weird to her. Well that experience made her feel unsafe outside of the home Because now the world was beyond unpredictable.
I’m so thankful for the ability to put together the pieces. Without it I wouldn’t be able to serve Juliet the way she needs me to.
I’m also thankful for knowing why. Because everyone doesn’t get that opportunity.
Do you know why your dog is reactive? If you had to guess ?

01/01/2022

Happy New Year !
We speak blessings , growth , progress ,breakthroughs, and continued cuddles into you and your pups life this year. We are forever thankful for you all. We are bringing in our New Year expanding our knowledge with the (all dog parents need this book) and comforting pups that aren’t such big fans of the bombs being set off. 😮‍💨 Happy New Year loves. How are your pups doing ?
#2022

12/22/2021

Im so excited to announce that I will be in the DMV and Miami to serve your pups.
DM me with your questions. I am also taking virtual lessons.
See you all soon. 🥰😘🥰

12/16/2021

Shock collars on a reactive dog is cruel and unnecessary…. Thats it …that’s the post.

12/13/2021

Let’s evaluate our dogs diet… So many of us are feeding our dogs low quality dog food. We are also relying on our vets to help us with proper nutrition. Sometimes that isn’t the case. But all dogs , especially reactive dogs should be eating a fresh food diet. I used to believe that all dogs should be eating a raw diet. I don’t feel that that’s the case anymore. However eating things that have are fresh is something that dogs should be on.
Everyone has different financial needs, and dogs have different nutritional needs. So Dog profesionales have to learn to respect that. And educate on ways to incorporate that into their daily. We talk about this more in my Reactive Dog Academy which is up for presale. Link is in the bio.

12/09/2021

Boundaries!!! Another touchy subject…. 🙌🏾
So many behaviors we might think are cute or even behaviors we might not think about (pulling on the leash) are not helpful with your dogs reactivity.
Working on things like Impulse Control and focus games are ways you can implement giving boundaries.
You don’t have to be a “Because I said so “ kind of mom. But making it aware with your being that these are the rules and implementation of over all structure helps your dog rely on you more. Especially when you do it in a love way and not a “I do this because I love you “ kind of way. If that makes sense? When that happens your dog is more likely to turn to you for those reactive moments vs feel like they have to handle the emotions they have around their triggers on their own.
What are your nonnegotiable boundaries for your dog ?

12/06/2021

Unpopular Opinion…
But it needs to be said.
Shock Collars do more damage than any good. They provide a quick relief for pet parents. And Coming from someone who used to used them in their practice 🤭… I GET IT !
But they are such a lazy way to work with your dog and the emotional and physical harm just isn’t worth it. Let strive to be able to communicate with our dogs so they can focus on us in those hard situations. Let’s hear how you think ?

12/02/2021

Im not saying all you have to do is self care … But what I am saying is when you are stressed and all over the place ,I PROMISE you your dog will respond accordingly.
If you haven’t taken care of you then you can not show up properly for your dog. Nor can you expect them to respond to you with ease. Period !
Know YOURSELF well enough that you know when is a good day and time to walk your dog.
Know YOURSELF well enough to know when you need to tell those house guest special instructions for your pup simply because you are having an off day.
Know YOURSELF well enough to know today is a day we should probably skip the dog park because work was not the move today.
Not tending to these awareness Can make your dog respond in ways that might cause a fight , a bite , or Who knows what.
Do you need help learning self-care practices? Let me know.

12/01/2021

Just be a Vibe …love

12/01/2021

I just had to stop telling my dogs what to do.
When I started asking my dogs for behaviors and not telling them or demanding things of them. I just saw a huge shift in them individually and our relationship. We have to remember that dogs have choices. We do so much to take that away from them that sometimes when we need them to comply they simply won’t .. because they don’t want to. And they are exercising their right to choose.
It’s important to practice asking behaviors because if you show your dog you honor and respect them. They will give you the same.
For you dog moms who have more free spirited dogs try asking things of them today instead of telling them and see if they respond differently.
Did this post help you?

11/27/2021

The Difference Meditation made in my dogs is amazing ! I saw a HUGE decrease in their reactivity almost immediately. I started with one dog at a time. I would sit and pet to 432 hz frequency or calm piano music. I started doing it just five minutes at a time and almost immediately saw a difference.
Meditation helps to clear the mind as well as raise your vibration. So it only makes sense that you would be calmer so your dog would feed off of that.
Meditation is also a GREAT way for you to connect with your dog on a more spiritual level. It’s a different type of communication.
Let me know if you’ve ever meditated with your dog ? Are you Interested in knowing more ? Tell me in the comments.

11/23/2021

Oh s**t ! What are some things you can do when your dogs trigger just pops up out of nowhere !?!?

10/26/2021

🗣DOG MOMS OF REACTIVE DOGS!!! 🗣
Let me talk to you for just a second.
This s**t isn’t easy. But you got this! Everyday take the time for yourself. Whatever that looks like for you so you can show up as the best Dog Mom you Can possible be !
Im now taking 1 on 1 clients again for dog moms interested in showing up as their best for their reactivity dogs. These sessions are virtual ONLY! Feel free to send me a PM if you would like to know more. Booking link is in the Bio.
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10/22/2021

Sometimes our dogs can get an adrenaline rush from getting to bark at the things they find scary or have any type of emotional response to.
So they will come to you as if they need to “go potty” or really just want to go out so they can have their thrill. It takes up to 72 hours for dogs Cortisol levels to go back to somewhat normal and in order to make some type of break through with Reactivity they need to be low. Pay attention to your surroundings as well as your dogs body language before even stepping foot outside to make sure this isn’t away to just get that rush that their body has conditioned to.
Follow me for more Reactive Dog Mom Tips !

10/20/2021

Sometimes you have to have side conversations with your dog to get them together. 🙌🏾
Most people think that their dog is being aggressive when they bark or lung at a thing, but that’s not always the case. Of course the next common type of reactivity is fear base but it’s also possible that your dog is just being rude and likes to yell at all the things. How you handle this might look a bit different than how you would handle it if it were based off of fear or “aggression “. But working on your relationship is for sure going to be the 1st step!
What is the emotion tied around your pups reactivity?

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10/18/2021

You have to love it when a unplanned trigger pops up out of nowhere and your dog looses it. And not only that it knocks you back a few step in your progress. When this happens just don’t give up. You’ve got this! If you can take the time and revisit that space and give it a new experience great! If not try to make the rest of the experience as enjoyable and calm as possible. When this happens though if you are at a point where you don’t have to high tail it out if there… take a few moments for you yourself to take some deep breaths , regroup , and then keep moving forward. You being hyper aware makes your dog hyper aware and that makes it a bit harder to turn the experience around.
Tell me about your dogs “triggers “.

10/13/2021

Meet Taki … my most reactive pup. Makes sense right … he is 10lbs !
I said that I have to stop calling him my “little s**t” because he shows up as that EVERYTIME. We label our dogs as so many things… even reactive that they don’t know what else to show up as.
I want to challenge everyone to remember the power of our words when it comes to our pups. Tell me what you have to stop labeling your dog as .
*******le 🐾

10/12/2021

10/11/2021

We all should be able to enjoy a day out at the park with our dogs , but sometimes s**t happens! Our dogs could be the start of the drama or someone else’s dog could. Either way It’s important to make sure we are giving our dogs our FULL attention when at dog parks or out of our home In General just so we can be on top of them having the most positive experience.
Dog parks can really suck sometimes. So if you can or have a dog that would rather go for a hike or a on leash park. Those are my favorite options.
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10/10/2021

10/09/2021

10/08/2021

When someone asks me what’s my favorite part of being a Dog mom I’m like ….. ugh mostly all of the things.
It’s not always pretty but I be killing that s**t 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Follow me for Dog mom Tips
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10/07/2021

09/18/2021

It’s Fall Yall !
It’s a new season and in more ways than the elements. Many of us are feeling the shift in our lives. And in all areas!
It’s time for the energy shift between us and our dogs.
In honor of new seasons Im offering 15%off of my private lessons and evaluations. This is a great opportunity for refreshers , uncertainty about a specific issue, or just an overall better understanding of your dog.
THIS IS FOR PREVIOUS AND NEW CLIENTS.
Link in the bio for booking.
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Shock collars on a reactive dog is cruel and unnecessary…. Thats it …that’s the post. . . . . . . #dogtips #noshock #doghelp #dogtraining #dogmom #dogs #doglover #doglife #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #instadog #doglife #doglifestyle #noshockcollarneeded #reactivedog

Boundaries!!! Another touchy subject…. 🙌🏾 So many behaviors we might think are cute or even behaviors we might not think about (pulling on the leash) are not helpful with your dogs reactivity. Working on things like Impulse Control and focus games are ways you can implement giving boundaries. You don’t have to be a “Because I said so “ kind of mom. But making it aware with your being that these are the rules and implementation of over all structure helps your dog rely on you more. Especially when you do it in a love way and not a “I do this because I love you “ kind of way. If that makes sense? When that happens your dog is more likely to turn to you for those reactive moments vs feel like they have to handle the emotions they have around their triggers on their own. What are your nonnegotiable boundaries for your dog ? . . . . . . . . #dogs #reactivedog #dogsofinstagram #dogtips #dog101 #dogeducation #doglover #doglife #dogmom #whoruntheworlddogs #dogboundaries #muttsofinstagram #bekind #rules #doglove #skooliebuild #dogsontheroad

Im not saying all you have to do is self care … But what I am saying is when you are stressed and all over the place ,I PROMISE you your dog will respond accordingly. If you haven’t taken care of you then you can not show up properly for your dog. Nor can you expect them to respond to you with ease. Period ! Know YOURSELF well enough that you know when is a good day and time to walk your dog. Know YOURSELF well enough to know when you need to tell those house guest special instructions for your pup simply because you are having an off day. Know YOURSELF well enough to know today is a day we should probably skip the dog park because work was not the move today. Not tending to these awareness Can make your dog respond in ways that might cause a fight , a bite , or Who knows what. Do you need help learning self-care practices? Let me know. . . . . #dogmom #dogmomlife #selfcare #takecareofyourself #showupforyourself #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #doglover #doglife #dayinthelife #reactivedog #dogmomlife #reactivedogmom #dogmomager #dcdogmoms #celebritieswithdogs #vegan #vegandog #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlslovedogstoo #blackqueen #locs

🗣DOG MOMS OF REACTIVE DOGS!!! 🗣 Let me talk to you for just a second. This sh*t isn’t easy. But you got this! Everyday take the time for yourself. Whatever that looks like for you so you can show up as the best Dog Mom you Can possible be ! Im now taking 1 on 1 clients again for dog moms interested in showing up as their best for their reactivity dogs. These sessions are virtual ONLY! Feel free to send me a PM if you would like to know more. Booking link is in the Bio. . . . . . . #Dogmom #dogmomlife #dogyoga #yogi #zen #doglife #doglove #doglover #dogsofinstagram #dcdogmoms #bhamdogmom #taking1on1clients #reactivedog #reactivedogmom #dogtraining #dogeducation #doggiestyle #dogsarefamily #dogsaroundtheworld

Sometimes our dogs can get an adrenaline rush from getting to bark at the things they find scary or have any type of emotional response to. So they will come to you as if they need to “go potty” or really just want to go out so they can have their thrill. It takes up to 72 hours for dogs Cortisol levels to go back to somewhat normal and in order to make some type of break through with Reactivity they need to be low. Pay attention to your surroundings as well as your dogs body language before even stepping foot outside to make sure this isn’t away to just get that rush that their body has conditioned to. Follow me for more Reactive Dog Mom Tips ! . . . . . . . #Dogs #dogmom #dogsofinstagram #instadog #rottweiler #rottweilerpuppy #rottweilerlove #dogtips #dogmomlife #doglover #doglife #Reactivedog #reactivedogtips #reactivedogsunite #reactivedogtraining #doglovers #dogtraining #dogeducation #nike #beagle #cheframsey

Sometimes you have to have side conversations with your dog to get them together. 🙌🏾 Most people think that their dog is being aggressive when they bark or lung at a thing, but that’s not always the case. Of course the next common type of reactivity is fear base but it’s also possible that your dog is just being rude and likes to yell at all the things. How you handle this might look a bit different than how you would handle it if it were based off of fear or “aggression “. But working on your relationship is for sure going to be the 1st step! What is the emotion tied around your pups reactivity? . . . . . #dogs #dogmom #Reactivedogmom #Dogmomlife #dogstagram #doggiestyle #dogoftheday #beagle #beaglesofinstagram #beaglelife #loudmouth #doglife #dogtips #doghelp #doglove #dogsofinstagram #dogsaroundtheworld #dogcontent

Meet Taki … my most reactive pup. Makes sense right … he is 10lbs ! I said that I have to stop calling him my “little sh*t” because he shows up as that EVERYTIME. We label our dogs as so many things… even reactive that they don’t know what else to show up as. I want to challenge everyone to remember the power of our words when it comes to our pups. Tell me what you have to stop labeling your dog as . . . . . #dogs #dogtips #doghelp #dogsofinstagram #doggiestyle #dogmom #dogdrama #dognames #doglover #doglife🐾 #doglove #reactivedog #dogtrainingtips #doginstagram #muttsofinstagram #muttsrule #daschundlove #dachshunds #cuteanimals #cutedogs

Bath days are the freaking best days ! That’s the only time I’m sniffing them 🤣🤣🤣 Nala loves to find dead things to roll in too much for me 🤭 I don’t bathe them often … at all. Maybe once every two months. They just don’t need them as often. Soap is actually not that great for dogs skin and coat so when we do use soap we only use @4leggerz . What soap do you all use for your pups ? How often do you give them a bath ? . . . . . . . #dogtips #dogbaths #dogsofinstagram #dogs #doggiestyle #dogmom #dogmomlife #dogsofinsta #doglover #doglife #celebritieswithdogs #sevendogs #muttsofinstagram #mutts #muttsrule #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlslovedogstoo #locs #locnation #queen #m

We all should be able to enjoy a day out at the park with our dogs , but sometimes sh*t happens! Our dogs could be the start of the drama or someone else’s dog could. Either way It’s important to make sure we are giving our dogs our FULL attention when at dog parks or out of our home In General just so we can be on top of them having the most positive experience. Dog parks can really suck sometimes. So if you can or have a dog that would rather go for a hike or a on leash park. Those are my favorite options. . . . . . #dogtips ##doghelp #dogmom #dogmomboss #dogmomlife #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #doglife #reactivedog #dogparks #dogadventures #doglove

Dog moms with Reactive dogs … can y’all relate ? Know that as a Dog Educator I completely understand and want you to know in my early journey of having reactive dogs there were soooo many tears. Tell me about the time your reactive pup had you in tears … . . . . . . . . #Dogmomstories #dogmom #dogmomlife #dogmemes #dogsofinstagram #dogmomager #doglover #doglover #doglove #doglife #reactivedog #reactivedogtraining #reactivedog #reactivedogs #reactivedogmom #reactivedogsupport

Having seven is no joke! So when you find someone who will accept all of your fur babies on top of them loving him as much as you do… you hold on to that. Yall see Ross doesn’t want me to be great. 🤣🤣🤣 . . . . . . . . #Dogmom #dogmomlife #dogmoms #dcdogmoms #dogsofinstagram #dogs #dogsrule #doberman #seniordog #sevendogs #followｍe #dogmomager #dogmomma #datingwithdogs

When someone asks me what’s my favorite part of being a Dog mom I’m like ….. ugh mostly all of the things. It’s not always pretty but I be killing that sh*t 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Follow me for Dog mom Tips . . . . . . . #dogmom #dogmomfirst #dogs #instadog #doggiestyle #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #sevendogs #doberman #rottweiler #beagle #pitbull #dcdogmom

If I had a dollar for every time I heard I have “too many dogs “… These kiddos are my world and Yeah .. we do not care if people think they are too much. 🤣 Follow me for more Dog education tips . . . . . . #Dogs #sevendogs #dogeducation #dogmom #dogmomboss #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram ##doglover #doglife #dogsthattravel

It’s Fall Yall ! It’s a new season and in more ways than the elements. Many of us are feeling the shift in our lives. And in all areas! It’s time for the energy shift between us and our dogs. In honor of new seasons Im offering 15%off of my private lessons and evaluations. This is a great opportunity for refreshers , uncertainty about a specific issue, or just an overall better understanding of your dog. THIS IS FOR PREVIOUS AND NEW CLIENTS. Link in the bio for booking. . . . . . . . . . #newbeginnings #dogs #rescuedogsofinstagram #instadog #doggies #doggiestyle #dogmom #dcdogmoms #dogstagram #ilovemydog #dogtraining #newpuppy #newdog #cutedogs #doghelp #dogeducation #

We all have been there… when our dogs act like they don’t hear us ! But it could simply be because for weeks , months , maybe even years we haven’t heard them. Too often we have expectations for our dogs but we haven’t put anything in that account for us to be able to make a withdraw. Make time today to reconnect with your dog. Get off the computer, get off of your phone and go for a walk and let your dog lead the way. Play their favorite game. And see where that gap is so you two can have better conversations. . . . . . . #dogsrule #dogmom #celebritieswithdogs #celebration #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftheworld #dogsofinsta #instadog #dogs #doglife #dogtraining #dogeducation #educateddog #blackgirls #blackgirlmagic✨ #blackgirlsloc #solofemaletraveler #skoolielife

Yoooo Im moving into my bus in two days 🥰🥰🙌🏾 I haven’t brought the dogs because I’ve been working with stain and all in all don’t want them around the chemicals so they’ve been staying home. But airing it out as much as possible before I bring them to their new home again. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 But yall Im so so so super excited. 🥰 I think I’m going to need plumbing help. Because even watching @gus.gps it’s really intimidating. 😬😅 But I’m loving my build so much . I’ve worked on it everyday since I got it. And it’s paying off I just want to sit in it. 🥰🥰🥰🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 . . . . . . #ohtheplacesyoullgo #skooliehome #skoolieconversion #skooliedogz #skoolielife #skooliebuild #dogsofinsta #travelingsolo #solofemaletraveler #skoolienation #excited #love