Redemption Dog Education

Redemption Dog Education Training people. Educating Dogs. Bridging the connection with compassion. Ri is a Pet Professional Guide Dog trainer.

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.

11/20/2025

Tension travels both ways.When your hand relaxes, your dog’s body does too.

Every walk is a conversation not a tug of war. Walk with peace, not pressure.

11/18/2025

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your dog is slow down long enough to let them meet you where you are.

Your dog doesn’t need perfect training.
They need a regulated human, present body language, and a calm space to settle into.

So if today feels heavy, rushed, or chaotic… try grounding yourself first.
Breathe. Move. Reset.
Let your dog witness the version of you that isn’t overwhelmed.

And then ask yourself:
Will you be resetting with your dog today? 🤍

Save this for the days you need that reminder.

Play isn’t just play.It’s conversation.It’s your dog saying:“I trust you.”“I feel safe.”“I’m having fun with you.”When y...
11/13/2025

Play isn’t just play.
It’s conversation.
It’s your dog saying:
“I trust you.”
“I feel safe.”
“I’m having fun with you.”

When you start watching play with intention, you’ll see your dog differently their confidence, their boundaries, their joy… it all shows up there.

This is where connection grows.
Not in cues. Not in “perfect obedience.”
But in the in-between moments where they choose you. 🤍

If this is speaking to you, my new ebook Ask Them Anything will change the way you read your dog forever so you can listen, really listen. ✨

👇 So tell me
What’s your dog’s favorite thing to play? ebook

11/11/2025

Play isn’t just fun it’s feedback.The style, the pauses, the barks… it all tells a story about confidence, trust, and emotion.
Don’t just play with your dog. Learn who they are through it.

11/08/2025

5 things I do before every training session 👇🐾

Because great training doesn’t start when you ask for a sit
it starts with you and the environment you create.

1️⃣ I check my energy first.
Dogs feel our frustration, stress, and hurry. If I’m not regulated, I pause.

2️⃣ I set 1 clear goal.
Not five. Not “fix everything today.” One intention = real progress.

3️⃣ I prep the space.
Treats, leash, environment. Fewer interruptions = more trust.

4️⃣ I check with the dog.
Their emotional state matters more than any training plan.

5️⃣ I keep it short.
A few good reps beat a long, sloppy session every time.

When you shift from controlling the dog to setting them up for success,
everything gets easier ✨

Save this for your next session — and if you want to go deeper into understanding your dog’s behavior, check out the Ask Them Anything ebook 🐶💬
(link in bio)

Most obedience struggles aren’t actually obedience problems they’re connection problems.You can teach all the cues in th...
11/06/2025

Most obedience struggles aren’t actually obedience problems they’re connection problems.

You can teach all the cues in the world… but if your dog doesn’t feel safe with you, they’ll default to fear, reactivity, or overwhelm.

Connection is what allows your dog to choose you even without you saying a word.

When your dog trusts you, obedience becomes a conversation, not a command.

So ask yourself… Do you feel connected to your dog?
Or are you both just trying to “get it right?”

If you’re ready to build trust that lasts and not just cues that fade my ebook Ask Them Anything is a simple, step-by-step guide to understanding your dog’s emotional needs and strengthening your bond.
Because connection teaches what commands can’t. ❤️🐾

👉 Link in bio to get the ebook and start building the relationship your dog has been waiting for.
Save this if you needed the reminder today.

11/04/2025

Obedience is temporary. Connection is forever.
A dog that trusts you will follow you through anything not because they have to, but because they want to.

That’s not training. That’s relationship.

11/03/2025

“I was terrified I’d have to give my dog up… now she has friends.” 💛

Virtual training changed everything for this family.

No more reactivity, no more stress, just understanding and peace.

You don’t have to give up on your dog you just need the right guidance.

🐶 Ready to rewrite your story? Book your session with Ri today — link in bio.

11/02/2025

Today I’m honoring the dogs who’ve crossed the rainbow bridge, the ones who taught me more than words ever could.
Día de los Mu***os reminds us that love doesn’t end when they leave it lives on through every bond we build next. 💛🐾

***os

10/30/2025

Oh sh*t… Halloween is tomorrow 👀🎃
If you just realized that too this one’s for you.

Your dog doesn’t need to be perfect tomorrow; they just need to feel safe.
Whether your dog hides, barks, or goes full zoomies at the doorbell, tonight’s about connection, not control.

💛 Walk early
💛 Create a calm space
💛 Reward calm, don’t punish energy
💛 Be your dog’s safe place

And if you want to really understand your dog,why they react, what they’re feeling, and how to help them feel safe…grab my book Ask Them Anything.
It’ll change how you see your dog (and how they see you).

🐾 Link in bio.

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