Kiri Shumaker CPDT-KA
BS in Animal Science from Ohio State University
Training dogs since 2017
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Howdy y’all! We have been VERY busy this summer with own lives, raising a puppy, traveling, and performing! I hope everyone has had a good summer so far 🥰
Currently we are contemplating a huge life change that will affect Rebel K9 Ohio, so please be patient with us as we sort things out. However I am and will always be available for support for my previous and current clients 💙
The other day, Leerie and I had an extremely bad experience at a Walmart. As we walked in the front door, there was a man with a small dog in a stroller that barked it’s fool head off the entire time we were within eyesight as we scrambled to get away as fast as possible. The store was crowded as all get out, which was my fault for choosing to go on a Saturday. As we complete our shopping as fast as I can possibly go, we of course get nearly a dozen catcalls, babytalk, cooing, waving, shouting—you name it, people do it. When we went to check out, there was a dog in a vest that stared us down the entire time while his people cooed and awed and said “oh look Chip, another service doggie!! Look!!” Even the self checkout aides squealed about the dogs, though they commented that Leerie was afraid (I’d told her to leave it and she returned her attention to me instantly).
Now, I’m not telling you this to complain. This is my reality as a service dog handler. The multitude of us deal with situations like this and so much worse on a daily basis. What I want to bring to the forefront of your attention are the two dogs, and the impact that pets in public places has on service dog handlers.
Any public place that sells grocery items is not pet friendly for certain. This includes Walmart, Target, Kroger, etc. It is a food safety issue. However, service dogs are considered by law in America to be necessary medical equipment. They also undergo significant training to be under control and perform tasks. A pet dog does not undergo this training and is not protected by law. Bringing your pet into a non pet friendly establishment is against the law.
Aside from that, you and your pet now pose a safety hazard to a disabled person and their medical equipment should you lose control of your pet and allow them to assault/accost/distract a service dog team. You are unthinkingly destroying YEARS of hard work and thousands of dollars invested in a dog that is someone’s lifeline. Should that service dog be unable to work again because of your mistake, that service dog now has to be washed or failed from work and the handler has to start from scratch.
And finally, even if there are no service dogs at the establishment when you bring your pet, you are still impacting service dog teams. The employees of the establishment and those also using the store are looking at your dog and assessing it’s behavior. They make assumptions based on how your dog behaves that all dogs coming into the establishment will behave like that, and it will reflect in their future choices regarding legitimate service dog teams. A service dog team could be denied entry or service, treated differently or even harassed. All because you decided to take your dog into Walmart.
I would also like to add that the above paragraph can be applied to pet friendly venues as well. Your pet is welcome there, however should their behavior become a nuisance to the staff or other patrons, you could very well be the reason the venue chooses to stop being pet friendly. Don’t be the one who ruins it for everyone else.
As a final footnote, I am uncertain as to whether or not the dog in the vest was a legtimate service dog or not. His focus and engagement were not on his handler, however he did walk nicely on a leash and stayed relatively close to his handler. In my professional opinion, had I seen that as their trainer or handler I would revoke the dog’s public access for the time being and return to pet friendly venues to build upon their engagement until they could disengage their dog. For those of you training service dogs, it is a privilege and not a right if you have public access rights with your SDiT. Please ensure your dog is ready for the environments you put them in because your dog has the potential to ruin it for other teams too.
And finally, finally, please for the love of god, do not put service dog vests or ‘working dog’ vests on your dogs and take them into non petfriendly places. Even if your dog is well behaved, if you’re allowing them to be pet or perform tricks for people, the public is learning it’s okay to harass service dog teams because of you 🙂
Howdy everyone! We have made some updates to our website, pricing, services and policies for the new year. As always, we are committed to providing the best affordable dog training services for all of our beloved clients—we wouldn’t be here without you!
Contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions!
https://www.rebelcanineohio.com/march-2024-updates.html
Today we lost one of our own 💔
Today I let Tatum go. He left me with so much love and happiness after a week dedicated to doing everything he loves but hadn’t be able to do since we discovered his spine condition. He was, and always will be my sun ☀️
This was an agonizing decision to make. I spent almost two weeks thinking on it, consulting behaviorists and our vet, making a spreadsheet, doing research—I did this as thoroughly as possible. Tate had shown some behavioral changes that were directly related to the increase in pain in his back; he told me he wasn’t happy. That’s not a life I want anyone to live, let alone a dog as beloved by me as Tate. On X ray the vet found two new lesions on his spine in addition to the one we did know about which had increased in severity and was even showing signs of working it’s way into the disc itself which would have caused paralysis. I did not want to wait for that chance occurrence to happen and have him go out in extreme pain. Letting him go was the best option.
Tate had Intervertebral Disc Disease or IVDD, diagnosed Thanksgiving 2021. We managed his pain with medications and exercise restrictions, learned how to handle him and taught him consent work so he was only touched when he wanted it. It was a hard two years, but I am so very glad I had them with him.
Happy National Dog Day everyone! We are so grateful to have this job where we get to meet so many wonderful dogs and their loving owners; truly it’s a dream come true! My favorite thing in the world is to see an owner and dogs’ bond grow stronger over the course if training and getting to witness so, so much love 🥺❤️ Dogs aren’t just pets or companions, they’re family. Give your pups some extra love today from the Rebel Canine Crew for us 🥰
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Everyone wish our sweet friend Ember luck tomorrow for her therapy dog certification test! She has been training hard with her human since she first came home a few months ago to be a facility dog for their firehouse 🚒 She has come so far in such a short time and I have no doubt she will pass the test with flying colors! I am so very proud of this team and I know they are exactly where they’re meant to be ❤️
Oakley • Golden retriever • Muzzle Training
Sweet miss Oakley has been struggling with her anxieties around grooming lately, so we are here to help! During our first lesson we focused on getting comfortable with a muzzle and around common grooming tools; our goal is to change her perception of grooming from bad to good again. Many dogs struggle with grooming and veterinary visits, but with a little training and lots of love we can make them tolerable again!
Norman • Mini Dachshund • Puppy training
Normie is the newest member of the Rebel K9 family and isn’t he the absolute sweetest?? I think he looks like a Nintendog!
Puppies like Norman are so fun to train; they change and grow so quickly when they’re this young. It’s such a joy to see his confidence and personality blossom from week to week!
Look who’s back for some more training! Our sweet friend Irma is working with us again this summer to brush up on her reactivity training and keep learning and growing. We are so happy to see her again and very proud of her progress since last fall!
The girls got to visit our friend at her future workplace today for our lesson 🚒 Ember sure enjoyed showing us around!
Today we focused on deep pressure therapy, a command that some therapy dogs and service dogs are taught. Essentially the dog lays on a person’s legs providing deep pressure to help lower blood pressure and calm a person in distress. We’ve also been working on Ember recognizing distress and responding to it with kisses and love. Although commands like this aren’t necessary for therapy dogs to learn, we want Ember to have a full complement of skills to best serve her firefighters and her community 🥰
My girls were very happy to offer their therapy services to those on duty today! Huxley has been a therapy dog for 5 years and enjoys visiting libraries and our local dispatch center. Leerie as my service dog got to experience quite a few new things at the firehouse we’ve never seen before so it was a great training experience all around!
Callie • Aussie • Reactivity training
Isn’t miss Callie too sweet?! She is such a beautiful, smart little girl 💖 This was her first week working on her reactivity after being attacked by another dog at daycare (something I see all too often). For our first session we focused on training games that are going to help her re-associate seeing other dogs with good things as well as practicing engagement with her dad around the presence of dogs at a safe distance. She is doing awesome so far!
Hey y’all, long time no post! We have been busy with traveling for the past few weeks and enjoying the warm weather as much as possible 🥰
We still have plenty of space for new private lesson clients this month! We work with all kinds of dogs and on many different kinds of issues through customized training programs. Currently we specialize in obedience, puppy training, house manners and mild to moderate behavioral modification. We also have experience in training service dogs and therapy dogs and would be happy to help owner trainers!
Right now our availability is Monday-Thursday all day and evenings. We’re also flexible with scheduling depending on your unique needs. Reach out to us today to schedule your first lesson! Contact info in bio 🐾
⚠️ New Blog Post Alert! ⚠️
Training outings aren’t just for service dogs! There are many benefits to taking your dog on a training outing to a pet friendly location, from confidence boosting to better behavior to socialization. Training your dog in a variety of different environments helps them generalize behavior better and can help make them more comfortable adjusting to new situations. If you’ve ever wanted your dog to come everywhere (pet friendly) with you but didn’t know how to work on their behavior beforehand, this article is for you!
Let us know if any of these tips resonated with you and tag us in your training adventures! 😊
‼️New blog post alert!‼️
This week we’re talking about the importance of muzzle training—an essential skill for any dog! We also include a handy how-to guide on training your own dog to comfortably wear a muzzle. I hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think in the comments below!
✨ New Blog Post! ✨
This week’s blog is all about the top five commands I think every dog should know! So many folks often comment ‘well, my dog will never be like *your* dogs’ or ‘my dog is never going to be an obedience champion’. Good news—I don’t expect them to be! All I want for my clients is a dog that is easy to live with ❤️My top five commands are simple but essential for living comfortably with your dog—go check it out!
Willow is the sweetest lil (well, 70lbs little lol!) pup!
Miss Willow and her family joined the Rebel Canine family recently! Right now we’re working on manners and leash walking, particularly not dragging her owners down when she sees exciting things like squirrels and other dogs. So far they are making such great progress and we couldn’t be more proud of them!
How cute is miss Charlie?! 🐶
Charlie and her parents just became part of the Rebel Canine Family; right now they’re focusing on manners and leash walking skills. So far Charlie has killed it both sessions and we couldn’t be more proud 🥰 Way to go Charlie & family!
Have questions about clicker training? Look no further than our latest blog post! We cover what a clicker is, how it works, and even how to use one to train your dog. It’s a great way to learn about this training tool and hopefully you’ll think about adding one to your dog communication toolbox 🥰
Let us know in the comments if you’ve ever used a clicker before!
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Do you travel with your dog or would you like to travel more with your dog? Check out our latest post about travel tips for making your canine adventures fun and safe for everyone!
Smile! It’s Thursday AND we have a new blog post up!
This week’s topic was enrichment 🦴🐾🎾🥏 Tell us in the comments below what you do for enrichment with your dog!
https://www.rebelcanineohio.com/enrichment.html
New blog post alert!
In our latest post, we spend some time talking about positive reinforcement with regards to dog training and why it’s often viewed as one of the best methods to train new behaviors. Go give it a read and let us know what you think in the comments down below! We’re always happy to answer any questions you might have 😊
Big news!! We made a blog!
The goal of the blog is to provide dog lovers, owners and handlers alike with information on a wide variety of topics in a positive, friendly and accessible environment. I hope to be posting once a week at the least and will include links with additional information as well. Please go check out our first post!
Link in our Linktree on our profile 💙
Got anymore of them treats, treat lady??? 🦴🦴🦴
Don’t know where to start with your New Year’s resolutions with your dog? Contact us today to get started with some lessons and we’ll help you get started!
Here at Rebel K9 Ohio, we focus on realistic dog training for the average person; we want training to be easy, fun and successful for every owner! We don’t focus on skills that you’ll never use outside of the show ring and instead work on building your communication skills with your best friend ❤️
Happy New Year! 🎊
We hope all of our clients, friends and family had a lovely holiday season and a happy New Year!
This year we are focusing on personal growth and balance in all areas of our life 💙
If you have New Year’s goals for yourself and your dog, we would absolutely love to help you achieve them! Drop us a line and we’ll get something set up 🥰 Contact information in bio!
Howdy everyone! I would like to thank all of our followers and clients for their continued patience with us over the past few months. This year has had way more ups and downs for me personally that I ever expected and it has been rough trying to cope with it all. I know it has certainly affected my interest in sharing on social media. Rest assured, the whole family is well and healthy!
We are still offering training and we still will continue to support our clients as much as possible! Please reach out to us with any questions or inquiries ☺️
Howdy everyone! This summer had been an absolute whirlwind for our family and we have been neglecting our social media for the last couple of months. I know so many of you have missed our updates and I apologize for not being as active as we should be. We will be taking an extended break from training and sharing from August 4th until August 22nd to rest and recuperate. I am planning on coming back with more frequent posts and more informational posts, videos and reels 🥰 Please understand that during this time we will likely take a while to answer messages but we will return them once we are back in office. In the meantime, we have tons of great resources in the linktree in our bio!
Thank you for understanding and we’ll see you all soon!
Zoe • Mixed Breed • In Home lessons
Miss Zoe is the perfect example of a diamond in the ruff! She was found by her human as a stray puppy dumped at a park, and within only a few lessons has mastered several commands that has made her transition into pet life that much easier. She has quickly caught onto coming when called, leave it, wait, drop it, down, and place—all she needed was patience and the willingness of humans to learn how to speak her language. We may never know what her past was like for her to end up abandoned at a park, but we know her human will love her for years to come! As will we! 🥰
Tomorrow is our head trainer Kiri’s birthday 🥳! We’d love to celebrate with you and share the love 🥰 If you’d like to send us some birthday wishes, please tag us in a post or review on our page about how we’ve helped you and your dog grow together ❤️ Every one who tags us in a post or review will receive 10% off their next lesson!
Cooper • Sheepadoodle • Leash walking
Those who know Cooper personally may shocked by this video—Cooper walking nicely on a leash?! Honestly, we were surprised too, but so so proud 🥰 He has made leaps and bounds since beginning training with us and we are so incredibly proud of all the work his humans have put into him. Way to go Cooper!!
The Rebel Canine humans are on a beach somewhere 🏖
We’ll see y’all next week! Please be patient as we will not be checking messages during this time. Thanks!
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Cooper • Sheepadoodle • Leash walking Those who know Cooper personally may shocked by this video—Cooper walking nicely on a leash?! Honestly, we were surprised too, but so so proud 🥰 He has made leaps and bounds since beginning training with us and we are so incredibly proud of all the work his humans have put into him. Way to go Cooper!! #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogsofcincy #smallbusiness #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofcincinnati #dogtrainersofcincinnati #servicedog #servicedogs #rebelk9ohio #rebelcaninecrew
Daisy • Golden Retriever • Board and Train Grooming is an important part of caring for your dog’s health and wellness; it’s super important to make sure every grooming experience is as positive as possible. Taking the time to make sure your dog is relaxed and comfortable during the session helps reduce stress and makes the entire process much easier for everyone involved! In this video you can see Daisy enjoying a lick mat smeared with peanut butter while she gets her bath. Licking is a very calming activity for dogs, so by using the lick mat while bathing her we are building a positive association with getting a bath. Using treats, talking in a calming voice, singing to your dog, going slow and being patient are all great ways to help build positive associations with grooming as well! 🥰 Have questions? Contact us today! #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogsofcincy #smallbusiness #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofcincinnati #dogtrainersofcincinnati #servicedog #servicedogs #rebelk9ohio #rebelcaninecrew
Oreo • Standard poodle • Board and Train Oreo is hanging out with us for a board and train this week to focus on his reactivity and basic manners. He did fantastic today on our walk with multiple dogs barking at him with minimal redirection, so I am hopeful for his continued progress! Interested in a Board and Train for your pup? Contact us today! #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogsofcincinnati #dogsofcincy
Maeve & Kylo • Golden retrievers • Daycare dogs Fueling up for the weekend! Kylo and Maeve love stopping by @dunkin on their way to daycare 🧡 We love to spoil our daycare dogs while they’re with us; we treat them like they’re our own! While dogs are in our care, we strive to provide a fully enriched experience. This includes not only playtime outside, but plenty of breaks for cuddles, naps, and enrichment toys. Many daycares only offer a hard floored, barren playroom which is not ideal for many dogs. We don’t force canine interaction by removing all other options to interact, and I find the dog has a more stress free experience. We are happy to prioritize our client’s experience by also limiting the dogs in our home at one time so we can pay full attention to each individual 🥰 Interested? Contact us today! Information in bio #goldens #goldenretrieversofinstagram #dunkindonuts #pupcup #smallbusinessowner
Oreo • Poodle • Reactivity & leash walking skills Welcome to the pack Oreo! We had his first training session recently and are super impressed with his progress 🥰 He struggles with controlling his excitement when he sees another dog so we focused on redirecting and calming that energy. I can’t wait to see how he’s progressed at our next lesson! #poodle #poodlesofinstagram #dogsofcincy #dogsofcincinnati #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogtrainersofcincinnati
Ruger • Mixed breed • Reactive dog Ruger 3rd session update! This handsome boy has improved in leaps and bounds from session to session and was completely calm passing Huxley and I only a few feet away. At the end of this session we were also able to do a few brief meet and greets as we passed and he had no reactions ☺️ I am so proud of all the work his momma has put in with him and I hope you can see how much it has paid off in these videos! Have a reactive dog of your own? Contact us today! #dogsofcincy #dogsofcincinnati #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedogs #dogtrainer #dogtraining
Ellie Mae • Golden Retriever • Board and Train Ellie is practicing her place cue and learning how to quiet her mind indoors! Like many typical young dogs, she struggles with always having to be go go go and is unsure of how to turn that off. She always needs to be doing something or getting into things to occupy her mind, so this week we are focusing on developing that impulse control and teaching her that relaxing is okay! The place command helps to teach a dog to self regulate and settle down by essentially acting as a meditation zone. The dog has a job in that they are supposed to down stay in a specific spot despite whatever else is going on. Most dogs end up falling asleep! #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainersofinstagram #goldensofinstagram #placecommand #staycommand #dogsofcincy #dogsofcincinnati
Ellie • Golden Retriever • Board and Train Miss Ellie (and Nash!) is back for a fun week with the collies! This time around we will also be working on some manners and other behaviors, so stay tuned! #goldens #golderetriever #dogsofcincy #dogsofcincinnati
Betty • Bernedoodle • Puppy obedience Miss Betty learned how to lay down in two tries today! It was the fastest I’ve ever had a dog learn something and I am so impressed 😱 She absolutely loves to learn and earn cookies; it is a joy to teach her and her family 🥰 Have a puppy at home in need of some training? Contact us today! #puppy #puppytraining #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogsofcincy #dogsofcincinnati
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