Adult Dog Resources
Whether you are rescuing an adult dog or have had your dog since it was a pup, we are here to help! Our expert trainers have worked with dogs that have had some training or no training at all. From working with dogs that have behavioral issues to teaching obedience - We can help with any of your needs! Please review some of the very helpful information below.
ADULT DOG RESOURCES
Getting An Adult Dog
Videos of Dogs Training
Dog Health
Understanding your Dog
Breeds
Daily Walks
If you have been reading these training articles, you have assuredly seen a theme of exercising with your pup. After all, nothing says ‘responsible dog owner’ as much as going...
Choosing a Name
Choosing a name for your puppy certainly isn’t rocket science, but there are a few tips you should be aware of. The first is that the ideal dog name is...
Adopted Dog Syndrome
When someone adopts a dog there are generally questions about the dog’s history. Where did they come from? What life experiences have they had? How did they end up here?...
Enriching the Lives of Shelter Dogs
For any true dog lover, spending a day surrounded by dogs can leave them with a feeling of immense fulfillment. As a company, Suburban K9 has dedicated a large amount...
Properly Fitting a Training Collar
IF you have decided to utilize a Training Collar with your dog, this video will explain how to size the collar properly. We also discuss some common issues people have...
Introducing your dog to your new baby
Bringing home a new baby can be a very stressful experience and the last thing that you need is to have to worry about how to introduce your dog to...
Picking the right dog
When looking to buy or adopt a dog it is very important to research the breed and evaluate the specific dog that you are looking at. Many times people become...
Erin Training with Ginger in Indianapolis
Trainer Kayla Oliver working with Roxy on off leash come around distractions. In the video Kayla is utilizing a ball that makes noise when it is rolled. This can...
Kayla training with Roxy
Trainer Kayla Oliver working with Roxy on off leash come around distractions. In the video Kayla is utilizing a ball that makes noise when it is rolled. This can be...
Shelby And Kayla Training 3 Doodles
Suburban K9 trainer's Shelby and Kayla are working with 3 Doodles that all came from one family and are taking part in our 2 Board and Train program! In the...
In Home Dog Bootcamp Houston, Texas
Suburban K9 loves to help clients with their dogs! One of our most popular services is our In Home Dog Bootcamp. Our trainers will take your dog into their home...
Regan Training Buddy
Suburban K9 trainer Regan works with Buddy around distractions including other dogs.
Training a Husky in the Snow!
This video shows a Suburban K9 trainer practicing off leash heel with a Siberian Husky on a cold snowy day outside of Chicago. I think its safe to say that...
Training German Shepherds (Nashville Dog Training)
In this video our Nashville trainer is working with two German Shepherds. They are staying with us for our Dog Bootcamp. She is working on off leash obedience mixed with...
Dog Training in Houston
In this video, one of our Houston dog trainers is working with an awesome Lab named Faith. They are practicing the heel command in a beautiful park. Faith has been...
Dog Training in Phoenix
In this video two Suburban K9 trainers are working with some of their awesome clients. They are practicing their obedience training at a park in Scottsdale, AZ on a nice...
Training Archer the GSD in Dallas
Archer is an awesome German Shepherd who is participating in our One Year Program. This program was created to help our clients raise the perfect dogs. It has been modified...
Training Day in Yorkville
This video shows some Suburban K9 Dog Trainers working with their pups on a beautiful day in Yorkville, Illinois. They are working on both on leash commands and off leash...
Training with Moose and Spartacus
Suburan K9 dog trainers Julia and Sabrina work with Moose and Spartacus on obedience in a fenced in yard. Both dogs are staying with us for our Board and Train...
Austin, Texas Dog Trainer
In this video, our trainer Marj is working on advanced obedience commands with an awesome French Bulldog in Austin, Texas! He is staying with us for our Doggie Boot Camp....
Houston Texas Dog Trainer
In this video, our trainer Sam is working on advanced obedience commands with Azure in Houston Texas! Azure is staying with us in our Doggie Boot Camp. During this program,...
Holly and Julia Training in Illinois
In this video, two Suburban K9 trainers are working on some obedience on a chilly spring Midwest day. Holly and Julia as some of our senior Chicago dog trainers. The...
Dog Training in Chicago Illinois
In this video a few Suburban K9 dog trainers are doing some outside obedience in Yorkville, Illinois. It was a chilly and windy day, but they still had fun! All...
Katelyn and Mario the German Shepherd in Phoenix
Mario is an awesome German Shepherd that is doing a training package with Suburban K9. He is fully off leash trained and is a great dog! In this video he...
Sam Training with Addison in Houston Texas
Addison recently stayed with us for our dog boot camp. She stayed with our trainer Sam and they are good buddies! We shot this video on a dreary winter day...
Lenny Training with Cali
Cali absolutely loves training and squeaky toys!
Holly training Chance
Holly is working on obedience with her board and train Chance. They also found some time to have fun and play!
Alex and Aria Practicing Off Leash Heel in the Yard
In this video Alex is working with a Golden Retriever named Aria. Aria is a great dog and is learning quickly. She is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog...
Maggie Training a Chocolate Lab in the Field
Maggie and Henry are doing some off leash work in one of our fields in this video. Henry has been trained on a remote collar for his off leash work....
Lexi Training a Golden Retriever Off Leash
Lexi is an awesome dog trainer and is a valuable part of the Suburban K9 team! In this video she is working on some off leash obedience with a Golden...
Nelson Training with Cooper the Goldendoodle
In this video Nelson is training with Cooper the Goldendoodle. Cooper is a great dog and is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. Nelson is training Cooper how...
Katelyn Training Finn
Katelyn is working with Finn during his board and train with Suburban K9. This 7.5 month old chocolate lab didn't know stay or come at all before Katelyn started working...
Katelyn Training with Ernie
Ernie is a lovable Goldendoodle that is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. He is a great pup and loves pretty much everything. He loves to play, to...
Lexi Training with Frannie
Frannie is staying with Suburban K9 to work on socialization issues with other dogs. She has more progress to make, but so far she is doing great! All of the...
Lexi Training Maddux
Maddux is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. In this video he is learning to follow his trainer while off leash in one of our training fields. We...
German Shepherd Coming Past Steak
Koda the German Shepherd is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. Koda is about six months old and is doing very well. He has been with us for...
How a dog should behave around food
A well trained dog should not only listen to commands, but should be well behaved even if a command has not been issued. In this video, we show how a...
Molly the Lab Training With Suburban K9
Molly is a young lab that is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie boot camp program. All of our "guests" live in our trainers' homes while they are trained....
Watson the Portuguese Water Dog Training With Suburban K9
Watson the Portuguese Water Dog is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie boot camp. This video shows him training on quiet country road. We train dogs everywhere from the...
Lola Training In Madison
Lola is staying with Suburban K9 in Madison for our doggie bootcamp. In this video, the trainer is working with Lola at a local park. She is now far enough...
Leash Training Barron the Labradoodle
Barron is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. In this video he is doing some simple leash training with our trainer Jack. The dog making a guest appearance...
A Lab Playing a Silly Game of Fetch
Charlie is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp program. She is very smart and very drivey which means she needs a job to focus on! In this video...
Jazzy Training in Highland Park
Jazzy has just started training with Suburban K9 but has already made a lot of progress. In this video Nelson is training her on a sidewalk in Highland Park. She...
Off Leash Training with Suburban K9 Dog Training
Both of these dogs stayed with Suburban K9 for our dog boot camp program. The lab is practicing his off leash obedience while the black dog is chasing him...
Stella the German Shepherd Training with Maggie
With 9 acres of property, Stella's owners want to make sure to have a good recall of their dog. Our Trainer Maggie is currently using a GPS Collar that beeps...
Portuguese Water Dog Training Off Leash
Nelson is a Suburban K9 trainer who excels at training dogs to listen off leash. He not only trains dogs to come when called, but also teaches dogs to heel...
Chief the Doberman in Training
Chief is a young Doberman that has been in training with Suburban K9 for about a week at the time of this video. He is staying with us for...
Pomsky Training Off Leash
Gracie the Pomsky is staying with Suburban K9 for a dog boot camp, her she is working toward being off leash while enjoying the great outdoors.
Harley Off Leash Training – Chicago Dog Training
Harley is a young puppy that is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. In this video, she is practicing off leash come. We train dogs to listen...
Thor the Goldendoodle Training With Suburban K9 In Madison Wisconsin
Thor is a young Goldendoodle staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. He is staying with our trainer in Madison, Wisconsin. Thor is a friendly dog that needs...
Remy Training Off Leash
Remy is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp program. He is an excellent dog and we are having so much fun with him! Our trainer Alexis is working...
Carl the German Shepherd Training with Suburban K9 in Elgin
Karl is a one year old German Shepherd that is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp program. He is now lucky enough to be owned by a...
American Bulldog Training Around a Stroller
Frankie the American Bulldog heard some special news, his family was expecting a new baby! Unfortunately for Frankie, he was not comfortable around strollers. Frankie stayed with Suburban K9...
Trooper the German Shepherd
Trooper stayed with Suburban K9 for our dog boot camp program. This video shows him training around an Australian Shepherd. We spend a lot of time training outside around...
Australian Shepherd Training Off Leash. Suburban K9 (Chicago)
In this video a Suburban K9 trainer is doing some off leash obedience with an Australian Shepherd. The dogs name is Star and she has been staying with us...
Golden Retriever training
This Golden Retriever is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. His name is Sparkie His owners main goal is to be able to trust him off leash...
Off Leash Training with Portuguese Water Dogs
This video shows two Portuguese Water Dogs training off leash. These two have a tendency to get jealous when someone is petting the other dog and not petting them....
German Shepherd Off Leash Chicago Dog Training (Suburban K9)
Suburban K9 trains thousands of dogs to listen to their owners off leash. This dog is named Saxon and is staying with us for our "doggie boot camp." The...
Training a dog off leash in Madison Wisconsin
Hawk is a mix breed dog that loves to train. The trainer in this video is Alex Chadesh. Alex is the Suburban K9 trainer serving the Madison Wisconsin area....
Puppy Rescued From Being Slaughtered For Food Is Now Training With Suburban K9
Kim was rescued from a South Korean dog meat factory farm at the age of 3 months. If she had not been rescued, she would either still be living in...
Training dogs to heel in public. Suburban K9 Dog Training
The heel command is central to the Suburban K9 Dog Training program. Heel is the process of teaching dogs to walk calmly while in public. In this video, 5 of...
Dogs Practicing Their Obedience Training in Parking Lot
Two Suburban K9 trainers are working with their training dogs on their obedience commands. We believe in helping dogs through calm training based on respect. This allows our client's dogs...
Layla the Victorian Bulldog Playing Dead
Layla is "playing dead" in this video. We trained her to wave her paw and then fall over when she hears the word "bang". Since she is a Victorian Bulldog...
Scarlett the German Shepherd Practicing Her Obedience
Scarlett is a four month old German Shepherd that is beginning her off leash training. We do a lot of work in the first week of training with the dog...
Blaze the German Shepherd Off Leash Obedience
This video shows a German Shepherd practicing off leash obedience in one of our fields. He has progressed past the point of wearing a long line or leash. Once a...
Lexi Training Luca
Luca is a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix that is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. He is excelling at his training! After 10 days he is able to...
10 year old German Short Hair with Dog Aggression
We are working with Meb on his fear aggression with other dogs. His trainer Maggie has worked to train and calm down Meb's heightened anxiety around other dogs. Meb and...
Training a Dog to Stay in its Owners Vicinity Chicago Dog Training
These two labs were sent all the way from Texas for our doggie bootcamp. Their owner spends a lot of time in the desert and needs his dogs to stay...
Teaching a Dog to Come Chicago Dog Training
This video discusses teaching your dog the come command.
German Shepherd Training Around Distractions Chicago Dog Training
Bolt the German Shepherd is training off leash around two big distractions. Fresh bacon and his favorite ball! See why the Suburban K9 trainers are called on by clients around...
Pomeranian practicing off leash come
Nala is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog boot camp. Here she is practicing a long distance down stay along with a long distance come. She is about 75...
Training a Labradoodle Off Leash
In this video Nelson is training Barron the Labradoodle. They are enjoying a beautiful day and practicing some off leash obedience. The better a dog listens while off leash...
Gus and Scarlett German Shepherds Off Leash Come
Two German Shepherds come off leash at the same time
Dog Fetching Quarter
This video shows a dog practicing retrieving. She has been trained how to pick up many objects without chewing or breaking them. This command can be useful (ask any pregnant...
Treadmill Trained Rottweiler
For many people the idea of treadmill training a dog conjures up images of dog fighting. Although some people use this tool for the wrong reason, it is being used...
Smallest Agility Dog
At Suburban K-9 our biggest focus is helping dogs and their owners overcome behavioral issues. We work with anxiety, fear, aggression, poor manners, phobias, resource guarding, and other problems people...
Find the Right Vet
For many people finding the right vet involves pulling up Google Maps and choosing the vet’s office that is the closest to their home. While 20 years ago proximity might...
UTI’s
Urinary Tract Infection A Urinary Tract Infections, or more commonly known as a UTI, are very common in puppies. Because young puppies urinate frequently and have a more difficult time...
Allergies
It may come to be a surprise to some people, but dogs can also have allergies just like humans. Similarly to us, the allergies are caused by many different reasons...
Worms!
Puppies often have intestinal worms and although they can become a major problem they are usually treated very easily if you catch them early! Worms are so common that all...
Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough is a common ailment that affects many dogs, but it is more common in puppies or dogs with compromised immune systems. Kennel Cough is just a generic name...
Ticks!
Many people only worry about their dog getting a tick when in a wooded area, but most ticks actually live on tall grasses, just waiting to latch on to your...
Training a Deaf Dog
You’ve just gotten your new puppy and you notice that he isn’t responding to his name. You started off joking that your dog can’t hear and that’s why he isn’t listening....
Coprophagia (Poop Eating)
Does your dog have the disgusting habit of eating either their own or another dogs feces? This issue is surprisingly common in dogs and can be very tough to overcome....
Why does my dog lick his paw?
Many dogs lick their paws and they do it for a variety of reasons. Before you start correcting your dog for the constant licking, it is important to figure out...
Dogs with Different Abilities
"Look, that dog only has three legs!” Just another common phrase I hear about every time I take my dog out for a walk. Yes, my dog has three legs....
What is the best containment solution for you and your dog?
You love your dog and would probably do anything to keep him safe! In order to give your dog the best life possible, it is crucial to find a way...
Proofing, it’s not just for baking!
Anyone out there that has baked bread has heard of proofing your dough. It is the final step of allowing the shaped dough to rise before baking. Proofing is also...
Beyond the Food Bowl
On a scale of 1-10, how excited does your dog get when it comes to feeding time? 11? That sounds about right. You pull the lid off of the food...
Using Nosework to Help Solve Behavioral Issues in Dogs
Lets face it, most people have busy, hectic lives filled with work, cooking, cleaning and a thousand other tasks. The average dog on the other hand does not have a...
The Science and Art of Dog Training
When I was an up and coming dog trainer, the psychology of training animals absolutely fascinated me. We are two different species yet we need to communicate on a daily...
How a dog should behave around food
A well trained dog should not only listen to commands, but should be well behaved even if a command has not been issued. In this video, we show how a...
Advancing Your Obedience
In this video we discuss simple ways to advance your dog's obedience commands. Once you have taught your dog the basic commands it is important to continue and challenge...
German Shepherd Beginning Nose Work – Suburban K9 Dog Training – Madison
Clients often ask for our assistance in teaching their dogs various games in order to provide mental stimulation. This is especially needed in the cold Midwest winters! Many dogs need...
Suburban K9 Non-Competition Agility
Suburban K9's Non-Competition Agility Class Preview - We focus on getting the dogs having fun and getting exercise. Video shot at West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove.
Training a Deaf Dog
You’ve just gotten your new puppy and you notice that he isn’t responding to his name. You started off joking that your dog can’t hear and that’s why he isn’t listening....
Choosing a Training Methodology
Choosing a method of dog training is extremely important. If you chose a method compatible with your worldview you are more likely to follow through and put in a lot...
Tired vs. Calm Dogs
A tired dog is a good dog, right? Most people would definitely agree with this common phrase. Although it may sound strange, I disagree. I am often told that no...
Which training route is right for your dog?
Picking a training route for your dog should be based on three variables; Your budget, your goals and your schedule. There are many different training options available with Suburban K9, but...
Obedience – It’s a Job
A common theme that you will hear in the world of dog training is that dogs need a job. Dogs are intelligent creatures and just like humans, they require purpose...
Dog Ownership Through the Years
Why does anyone get a dog? The answer to that has changed drastically over the course of history. Most of us have seen a major change in what dog ownership...
Importance of Daily Work with your Dog
Have you ever wondered what you can do to wear your dog out? There are many different training methods you can use to achieve this. All of which are great...
Over the Shoulder Leather Leash
An over the shoulder leash is a great tool for a well trained dog. The leash allows you to have your hands free while still having control over your dog.
Teach a Dog to Heel
To teach a dog to heel you first must know exactly what you want the dog to do. When heeling the dog should be even with your heel and focused...
Do’s and Dont’s of Dominance
I have posted this in order to answer some common concerns I hear from dog owners, this is by no means a complete list of how to live with your...
Choosing the Proper Collar for your Dog
Professional dog trainer Matt Covey discusses how different collars can be used for different dogs. Watch this video if you would like to learn what type of collar you should...
The Advantages of In Home Dog Training
In home dog training provides both owner and dog with many benefits that are commonly overlooked. At first blush the prospect of having a dog trainer come to your home for...
All About Dog Toys
Household dogs are frequently bored in their daily life and a large selection of toys and bones can certainly help. The more things your dog has to play with the...
Treat Training A Dog
Training dogs with treats is a polarizing topic in the dog training world. Some trainers say that it is awful and others will tell you that if you don’t train...
Jumping the Fence
If your dog climbs or jumps fences you know how frustrating and scary this can be. A fence is there to contain a dog and now he is loose on...
Guarding the House
Many people get dogs both for the love that they give us and because they are such natural guardians of their home and family. I love all dogs, but I...
Leash Aggression
Leash aggression is one of the most common issues that we deal with as trainers. Unfortunately, a dog with leash aggression is severely limited in their ability to enjoy life...
Boredom and Anxiety
I frequently receive calls about all types of issues that people are having with their dogs, and I have to make sure that I take each call with an open...
Do Dogs Understand When You Point
Do you know the only two creatures on the entire planet that have been proven to understand the gesture of pointing? The answer is humans and dogs. Growing up around...
Dog Body Language
When reading this article please understand that it is not meant to replace professional advice when it comes to aggression, and it is by no means a complete write up...
Small Dog Syndrome
The infamous “Small Dog Syndrome” comes up often in my line of work. I hear it from veterinarians, rescue groups, and countless clients. Everyone is pretty much in agreement that...
Digging
Digging is a natural thing for dogs to do and isn’t always bad behavior. If you live in the country and your dog occasionally digs for grubs or to look...
Introducing your dog to your new baby
Bringing home a new baby can be a very stressful experience and the last thing that you need is to have to worry about how to introduce your dog to...
What Causes Dogs to be Fearful?
Fear is unfortunately all too common in dogs and can be traced back to one of two causes. The causes are either a genetic predisposition to fear or fear they...
How Do I Stop My Dog From Barking
This is a question that I receive a call or email about almost daily. The great thing about breaking this habit is that it has an identifiable cause and is...
Cockapoo
History: The Cockapoo originated in the United States and became a popular designer breed in the 1960’s. The are a cross between the Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle and were...
Chihuahua
History: The history of the Chihuahua breed is vague. Some believe that this breed is a descendant of a small dog called the Techichi while others believe they may be...
Cavapoo
History: The Cavapoo dog breed was developed by Australian breeders who intentionally mixed the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with Poodles. They started in the late 1990’s and the Cavapoo became...
Cane Corso
History: The Cane Corso originated in Italy and is believed to be a descendant from Roman Mastiffs. They were bred to guard property, hunt large animals, and work around the...
Bull Terrier
History: The Bull Terrier originated in Great Britain around 1835. This breed is believed to have started as a cross between the Bulldog and the white English Terrier, which is...
Boston Terrier
History: The Boston Terrier originated in the United States around the 1800’s. It was one of the first breeds created in the U.S. but there are disagreements on how the...
Border Collie
History: The Border Collie originated in Great Britain where they were bred to herd sheep. They are notorious for their intense stare or “eye” in which the dog would use...
Bichon Frise
History: The Bichon Frise originated in France and has been documented since the 14th century. They were first developed in the Mediterranean region and are believed to be descendants of...
Bernese Mountain Dog
History: The Bernese Mountain Dog originated in Switzerland and is one of four types of Swiss Mountain dogs. They were named for the canton of Bern where they were bred...
Australian Labradoodle
History: The Australian Labradoodle originated in Australia in the 1980’s. It started as a cross between the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle. Today the Australian Labradoodle is...
Great Dane
History: The Great Dane originated in Germany and was developed as a boar hound during the 16th century. The breed is believed to be a mix between the Mastiff and...
French Bulldog
History: The French Bulldog originated in England and was bred as a companion dog. They were developed as a toy-sized version of the Bulldog and was very popular among lace...
English Bulldogs
History: English Bulldogs originated in England during the 13th century. They were believed to be the ancestors of the Molossian dog. They were originally used for the sport of Bull...
American Bulldog
History: The American Bulldog originated in Great Britain and came to the United States in the 1800s. They are descendants of the English Bulldogs and were originally bred as a...
Beagle
History: The origin of the Beagle is still uncertain to this day. This breed became popular in England, during the reigns of Edward II and Henry VII. During the mid-1800’s,...
Australian Cattle Dog
History: The Australian Cattle Dog originated in Australia in the 19th century. They were bred to herd cattle on long ranches. In 1860 the Hall’s heeler, Australian kelpie, and the...
Bullmastiff
History: The Bullmastiff originated in Great Britain in 1860. They are a cross between the Mastiff and the Bulldog and were bred to catch and hold poachers without hurting them....
Siberian Husky
History: The Siberian Husky is believed to have originated in Siberia by the Chukchi Indians over 3,000 years ago. DNA tests confirm they are among one of the oldest of...
Australian Shepherds
History: Australian Shepherds were originated in the United States in the 1840’s by farmers and ranchers. They bred to be an all-purpose farm dog, herding dog, and performance dog. It...
Bernedoodle
History: The Bernedoodle is a fairly new breed, thinking to be created in 2003. They are a cross between a Bernese Mountain dog and a Poodle. Being that the Bernedoodle...
Belgian Malinois
History: The Belgian Malinois originated in Belgium in the late 19th century. They were originally bred as herding dogs and livestock guardians and were the first dogs to be used...
Rottweiler
History: The Rottweiler originated in Germany in the town of Rottweil. This breed is descendants of the Molossus, which is a Mastiff-type dog. They were bred as an all-purpose working...
American Pit Bull Terrier
History: The American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull for short, originated in the U.S. in the 19th century. The breed began with a cross between terriers and bulldogs. The Pit...
Labradoodle
History: The Labradoodle is a mix between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. This breed originated in 1988 when an Australian breeder named Wally Conron crossed the two breeds together....
Labrador Retriever
History: The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland (Canada). They were developed from Saint John’s Newfoundlands and other gun dogs in the early 19th century. This dog was bred for hunting...
Golden Doodle
History: The Goldendoodle is a “designer dog” that is a mix between a Golden Retriever and Poodle. There are several different types within the breed including F1 (50% Golden retriever,...
German Shepherd
History: The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) originated in Germany. The breed was developed in the early 20th century to be used for herding, police and military work, and search and...
Boxer
History: Boxers originated in Germany and have been found in Europe since the 16th century. They were originally bred as hunting dogs but are also believed to be descendants of...