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Rebel K9 Ohio

Kiri Shumaker CPDT-KA
BS in Animal Science from Ohio State University
Training dogs since 2017
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10/11/2024

Rebel K9 Ohio is closed temporarily as we continue with the process of moving. We are changing the services that we offer as well to adjust to the new community we live in. Plans are not set in stone, as we have a long journey ahead of us with building a new home and settling in to a new community.

Tentatively, I am considering offering service dog training programs in the future: raising & training a service dog for a client from puppy to adult, board and train programs for task training & public access, evaluations for prospects, virtual lesson packages, etc. I have interned with a service dog organization before, trained service dog clients, and am now on my third service dog prospect (Johnny). I believe that this training will be more fulfilling for me and more accessible for me in our new circumstances. But as I mentioned, no plans are set in stone.

I would like to thank my clients for their support over the last nearly 5 years—without you, Rebel K9 would not exist 💙 Each and every one of you helped make my dreams come true! Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🥹🥰

I am always available for my clients via text, call, email, or video chat. My support does not end with the lessons, I am here for you and your dog always 💙 Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

09/17/2024

🔵Update!🔵
Exciting news: Rebel K9 Ohio is moving!
💙 We are very excited to make this change, as it will greatly benefit my mental health and the dogs will have tons more space to run and play 🥰
💙 At this time, we are not taking on new clients or consultations. We will update our page when are settled and ready to begin welcoming back clients.
💙 I want to sincerely thank each and every one of my clients who have made my Rebel K9 dream come true. Without you, these past nearly 5 years would not have been possible! I have grown and changed and learned so much from each and every one of you and I am genuinely blessed to have met y’all and your pups 🥹
💙 As always, I am available for support any time you need me via text or call! It may take me a moment to reply but I will never leave behind my clients 🫂

08/02/2024

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 💙

06/03/2024

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 🙂

03/07/2024

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

11/24/2023

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.

08/26/2023

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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08/25/2023

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 ❤️

08/21/2023

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!

07/31/2023

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!

07/31/2023

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!

07/20/2023

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!

07/20/2023

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!

06/05/2023

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 🐾

05/09/2023

⚠️ 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! 😊

04/21/2023

‼️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!

04/06/2023

✨ 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!

03/30/2023

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!

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West Chester, OH

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Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm

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http://www.rebelcanineohio.com/, https://linktr.ee/Rebel.k9.ohio

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Videos

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