Individualized Dog Training

I wrote a review last night on my phone but worried it did not go through. So I will re-post. Rose is... read moreI wrote a review last night on my phone but worried it did not go through. So I will re-post. Rose is our Trainer and she is fantastic. We have 3 Great Danes. Our two boys needed some help with Obedience. In 11 lessons she had them doing everything we needed to live in peace. We added 10 more in home sessions to work on some other issues with them. Our goal was that Rose herself was able to double dog heal over 300 lbs of Boy Great Dane and she did it. Now our boys walk so well together that our walks are back to enjoyable instead of frustrating and painful. She not only trains the dogs she trains you to train the dogs. She is friendly, helpful, and commands the training. Rose pushes around my big boy Hades like he is 40lbs when indeed he is past 150lbs, with legs as long as Rose's. In-home training is the way to go. If we ever add to our Pack, Suburban K9 will be one of the first calls we make. read less

Amber Haseltine is fantastic. She had my dog Chip for the 2 week Boot Camp. He came home to me an obedient... read moreAmber Haseltine is fantastic. She had my dog Chip for the 2 week Boot Camp. He came home to me an obedient but still fun-loving dog. Amber took me through the steps to have Chip follow basic commands. She also helped with having him socialize with other dogs (he was not doing well with this until Amber worked with him). Amber also followed up with me to make sure things were going well. She provided written instructions for things i needed to work on between her visits.
I highly recommend Suburban K 9 & Amber Haseltine. Great experience for Chip & me!!! read less

We had the pleasure of working with Sabrina Lopez to train our one year old lab, and Sabrina blew us away! She was able... read moreWe had the pleasure of working with Sabrina Lopez to train our one year old lab, and Sabrina blew us away! She was able to stop the puppy from jumping on counters/people, end the constant barking, and listen to various commands. Sabrina always goes above and beyond, taking our pup on long hikes and to dog parks to better socialize the pup with other dogs. I HIGHLY recommend Suburban K9, and particularly, Sabrina! read less

Our trainer, Julia, has been absolutely the best with helping us to train our new puppy. We are new to being puppy parents and... read moreOur trainer, Julia, has been absolutely the best with helping us to train our new puppy. We are new to being puppy parents and Julia has helped guide us in so many ways. She is so kind and patient and took the time to listen to and address all of our concerns. Our puppy is doing great and her behavior is much improved. I wouldn't trust anyone else but Julia to help us with this process! read less

We are so amazed with Katelyn and Stephanie. We have a 4 yr old mini doodle and added a 6 month cockapoo to our... read moreWe are so amazed with Katelyn and Stephanie. We have a 4 yr old mini doodle and added a 6 month cockapoo to our hone a few months ago. Our cockapoo Teddy was very shy and lacked confidence, and our doodle Ginger had a few bad habits we wanted to correct. Katelyn is truly nothing short of incredible. They are patient, professional and understanding of both our needs and the needs of our pups. She gave us the tools to help Teddy come out of his shell and help us to train him to be off leash. Ginger liked to jump when people came to visit as well as bark at the TV and we now have the resources to teach them. I can’t say enough about the work these girls do. I am so grateful to have found Katelyn and Stephanie. I would highly recommend them to anyone! read less

We did a 2-week board and train that was amazing for our 6 (now 7-month) puppy, Flo. Our puppy had 2 accomplishments (housebreaking and... read moreWe did a 2-week board and train that was amazing for our 6 (now 7-month) puppy, Flo. Our puppy had 2 accomplishments (housebreaking and usually willing to sit) before she spent 2 weeks with Holly. Flo returned a well-mannered, obedient and much calmer dog. She no longer jumps on anyone, chews our kids toys or counter surfs. Flo comes when called, is e-collar trained and can hold a down-stay for a hour. In addition to the 2 follow-up home training sessions, Holly has always happily answered all of our emailed questions. We never thought that we'd be able to experience the joy of a well-trained dog, but Holly made it happen for us! We can now take Flo many more places because she is so well behaved. From now on we will always return to Holly and Suburban K-9 Dog Training when we welcome a dog into our family. read less

Suburban K9 Dog Training is AMAZING! Our trainer, Stephany, is a miracle worker. Our dog, Arroe, is a puppy. Just a year old and... read moreSuburban K9 Dog Training is AMAZING! Our trainer, Stephany, is a miracle worker. Our dog, Arroe, is a puppy. Just a year old and full of energy. She jumped on strangers, pulled on the leash when being walked, didn't have a clue what sit/down/settle/stay meant. With Stephany taking over her training with the two-week Doggie Boot Camp, our Arroe came back a wonderfully behaved puppy. Plus, Stephany was excellent at training we humans, too! Overall, I cannot say enough terrific things about Suburban K9 and Stephany!!! We highly recommend their services! read less

Sabrina Lopez is our trainer. We have two dogs, a seven month old Lab mix and an eight year old mini Goldendoodle. ... read moreSabrina Lopez is our trainer. We have two dogs, a seven month old Lab mix and an eight year old mini Goldendoodle. Our experience has been all good, educational and inspiring. Sabrina brings energy,discipline and enthusiasm every session. The Lab mix is timid and shy. The patience Sabrina has shown is incredible. She answers all our questions, explains the plan and process well and sends regular status updates and pictures. She continually shows us what they are being taught and how to train them so we can continue the process at home and be consistent. read less

My trainer, Sabrina Lopez, is an absolute blessing! My schnauzer/husky mix, Morty, is so sweet but definitely needed help to ease his anxiety and... read moreMy trainer, Sabrina Lopez, is an absolute blessing! My schnauzer/husky mix, Morty, is so sweet but definitely needed help to ease his anxiety and overly excitable disposition around other dogs. We're about half way through our training package with Sabrina and the results are incredible. Morty no longer pulls on his leash, is significantly better with commands, and is quickly learning how to be chill around other dogs. Sabrina answers any and all questions. She makes training accessible, low stress, and so easy and repeatable. Morty and I were already two peas in a pod, and Sabrina's training has brought us even closer. Highest of recommendations to Sabrina and Suburban K9. read less

We had MAJOR issues with both of our German Shepherds with regards to aggression with other dogs as well as people that were not... read moreWe had MAJOR issues with both of our German Shepherds with regards to aggression with other dogs as well as people that were not family. We interviewed with several other trainers that would NOT work with aggressive dogs. We were referred to Suburban K9 by another trainer that was booked solid and it is the best thing that ever happened to us.

Our trainer, Salina displayed a level of knowledge that was fantastic. She was never afraid of either of our very intimidating dogs. She offered no quick fix, but told us up front that is would be a 9-12 month project and would require that WE do our homework.

She coached us through successes as well as setbacks and always had a plan. Are the dogs perfect? Nope, but are they light years from where we started? Absolutely. They are both well on their way and as long as we continue to do our part I have total confidence that we now have the tools to doe everything necessary to get them there.

I have never done a review like this before and unless I find something or someone worth it, I may never do one again. I can, without reservation recommend Salina as a trainer and Suburban K9 as an organization. read less

We have been working with Julia from Suburban K9 for about two months now, and are very happy with everything. Julia has been... read moreWe have been working with Julia from Suburban K9 for about two months now, and are very happy with everything. Julia has been amazing to work with, she came in and evaluated our puppy and then provided a recommendation to move forward. She is never pushy trying to up sell us or get us to buy product. She is very honest and communicates well, letting us know what we need to work on, and she responds quickly if we have a question in between training. We can see a drastic change for the better with our pup and it is thanks to Suburban K9 and Julia. read less

Brooke was amazing!
She worked between both our new puppies one being a stubborn shiba inu and the other being a boxer pit mix... read moreBrooke was amazing!
She worked between both our new puppies one being a stubborn shiba inu and the other being a boxer pit mix who has anxiety issues when leaving my side.
My girls have had a total turn around since we started the training program. We had different goals for both girls and Brooke was phenomenal at showing us that these goals were easy to full fil! Sage the mutt is now fully off leash trained, she still prefers to be by my side but she has gotten so much better at responding to others if I am not around!
Both girls are well mannered and easy to maintain when we have guests or children over. Well trusted around the house. We have a peace of mind knowing our girls are trusted and safe when not home. Suburban K9 and Brooke have made our lives so easy.
We are so thankful for Brooke and the suburban K9 family for all they have done! we couldn’t have gotten ours girls to where they are today without this team. Highly recommend read less

When we first adopted Poppy a little over a year ago, we had no idea what type of dog she would be. She came... read moreWhen we first adopted Poppy a little over a year ago, we had no idea what type of dog she would be. She came into the shelter as a stray with cuts and lacerations and we had no idea what she had been through. Her relationship with our first dog, Lucy, was completely unpredictable. Poppy would resource guard, stealing bones and attention from Lucy, not know how take cues for when play time was over and generally wanted to control all situations. When we had our first guests come over, she nipped them before they could make it through the door. We chalked it up to excitement initially but her behavior was again unpredictable. We had explained our situation to trainers but they had either totally ignored us or were not willing to work with us in our home. We would have to hold Poppy while we had visitors or put a muzzle her. While that protected people from her mouth, but she would still lunge and try to crawl up their bodies. Our vet suggested euthanasia but that was never an option for us. We had just resigned ourselves to never be able to go on a vacation and leave Poppy with family or friends or have house guests for the rest of Poppy's life. It would be far too stressful and/or dangerous for everyone.

But then, someone recommended we look into Suburban K9. Their training options fit our needs and when Julia Rose came to our home for our initial assessment we knew we made the right call. She immediately got to witness Poppy's behavior; lunging, growling and making some of the strangest dog sounds you've ever heard. We got to work right away and there were noticeable changes after one session. Every session after that showed even more progress. Julia would leave and we were shocked at how well Poppy would handle situations that once stressed her out. We were so surprised to see the domino effect Poppy's progress was having on our lives. Lucy could chew her own bone in front of Poppy without her taking it. I could run the vacuum without Poppy literally trying to eat it. Barking at neighbors walking by outside could now be stopped with a simple command. These were things that we didn't even directly work on! By the end of our sessions, Poppy had very little to no issue being walked or pet by Julia, something that was not at all possible just a few weeks prior. She can even be muzzled off-leash with visitors without a reaction, which was our goal for the end our sessions.

Without Julia and Suburban K9, our quality of life would have suffered for years to come and we will be forever grateful for that. Julia not only taught us ways to more clearly communicate with our dogs but has given us the confidence to be stronger handlers and advocates. read less

My 14 week old miniature Dachshund went to board and train with Regan Anderson for 2 weeks and it was the best thing I... read moreMy 14 week old miniature Dachshund went to board and train with Regan Anderson for 2 weeks and it was the best thing I could have done for her. Before she went, Abby would bite our hands and was sleeping on our bed and, generally, being a determined puppy doing what she wanted. After 2 weeks, Abby returned knowing all her commands - heel, sit, down, stay, come and, most importantly, was crate trained. She now goes into her crate at bedtime and goes straight to sleep. She is making good progress on toilet training as well. It was a lot for her to learn in a short time and we are very thankful that we found Regan to do the training. Regan is wonderful with how she calmly works with Abby and I would highly recommend her as a Trainer. Abby still has some things to learn and we will continue to have Regan come for some in home training. Thanks to Regan, Abby is a happy puppy and we are all getting some sleep! read less

I highly recommend Suburban K9 and Especially my trainer, Julia Rose!! Julia has
Been working with my dog for about a month, and the difference... read moreI highly recommend Suburban K9 and Especially my trainer, Julia Rose!! Julia has
Been working with my dog for about a month, and the difference in her behavior
Is like night and day. Julia is highly experienced in dog training, and explains everything she is teaching so that I totally understand what is being taught. Whenever I have a question, I can email Julia and she responds in a short time! I love being able to get answers quickly ! Suburban K9 and Julia Rose are the best!! I have tried other trainers, and none come
Close to being as good!!! I am totally satisfied !! Couldn’t be happier with my decision!!! They’re the best!! read less

Our family has had a wonderful experience with Suburban K9! Our first board and train was with Brooke N., who was awesome with... read moreOur family has had a wonderful experience with Suburban K9! Our first board and train was with Brooke N., who was awesome with our then ~6-month old Goldendoodle Teddy. It was so amazing to see a previously bouncy and nippy puppy come home with such great manners (heel, sit, lay down, come, leave it, etc.). Also, the come-home and check up session were great to let us humans know how to most-effectively interact with Teddy too. We would definitely recommend Suburban K9 (and Brooke!) for dog training services! read less

We started using Suburban K9 since our dog Odin was a puppy. We purchased the year package and it has been the best decision... read moreWe started using Suburban K9 since our dog Odin was a puppy. We purchased the year package and it has been the best decision we’ve ever made. Let me start off by saying he’s an English mastiff which are very big and strong dogs. Julia made us feel confident in our dog and he has grown into such a smart and well trained dog. We couldn’t have gotten were we are today without Julia’s help. She has so many techniques that I wouldn’t think to use. She’s knowledgeable, helpful, passionate and always looking out for what’s best for Odin and us. If we didn’t feel comfortable with something she would adjust the training to suit us and our dog. She’s very talented with dogs and we all know every dog is different and needs special attention in either one or more areas of learning. We will forever be a customer and recommended Suburban K9to anyone that needs help with their dog. Thank you for all your hard work and making our dog have structure but still be a dog!!! You’re the best!!! read less

Our family has had a great experience with Suburban K9! Our 10-month old Goldendoodle Teddy has participated in two board and train sessions... read moreOur family has had a great experience with Suburban K9! Our 10-month old Goldendoodle Teddy has participated in two board and train sessions so far and with great results! We've worked with several Suburban K9 trainers (Amber, Lenny, and Brooke) in the Clarendon Hills, IL area and have been pleased with all of them. So much of the focus is not only on training the animal, but also on training the humans too. Love the go-home and follow-up sessions because it establishes a long-term relationship with the trainers, family, and the dog. Would absolutely recommend Suburban K9 without reservation. read less