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. Check out our adult dog resources anytime!
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Therapy Dog Corey; New staff member at Carmel High School!
Corey is a therapy dog at Carmel High School in Mundelein, IL. Our Madison Territory Manager, Kati, did a fantastic job training Corey, and he is owned by the school...
How do I know what size crate to get for my dog?
Housebreaking a puppy can be a challenging task, but having the right dog crate size plays a crucial role in the process. A properly sized crate provides a safe and...
Should I Crate Train My Puppy
Kenneling/Crate Training Your Puppy I will save you the suspense. We are 100% in favor of kenneling all puppies when they are unattended. A puppy generally does not have enough...
Choosing a Name
You’ve just gotten your new pup and are excited to start your lives together! Now for the first and maybe most important task; naming them. This should be a fun...
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...
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...
Dog Pool Safety: Training and Products to Prevent Drowning
So many dogs drown every year when they fall in the pool and don't know where to get out! Do you want to keep your dog safe around your pool?...
How To Teach Place Command: Dog Training
Do you want to know how to teach your dog the place command? Is the Place command something you should even teach your dog? If you want answers to these...
Dog Classical Conditioning: Techniques for Training Your Dog
Classical conditioning is a powerful training process to teach your dog desirable behavior. However, classical conditioning may work against you and lead to many bad behaviors and habits. In this...
How To Get Your Dog Walking With A Stroller; Tips to Succeed
Having the ability to go dog walking with a stroller can be an extremely useful skill; ask those with young children! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you train your...
Stop Jumping and Pulling! Perfect Behaved Dog In Public?!
Would you like your dog to be perfect on leash in public? Learn how to stop jumping and pulling! It is crucial to have a plan on how to train...
How To Stop Your Dog From Counter Surfing! Dog Training Tips
Do you want to stop your dog from counter surfing? Does your dog jump all over your counters? Do you have to put your food all the way back? If...
How To: Take Your Dog to a Restaurant
6 Tips So You Can Take Your Dog to a Restaurant? As dog owners and lovers, there is nothing we love more than taking our dogs wherever we go! Many...
Training Obedience: A Comprehensive Guide to Basic Commands
Training obedience is essential for every dog owner, as it lays the foundation for a well-behaved and responsive canine companion. As you embark on this journey, it's crucial to explore...
Off-Leash Manners: The Value of Training Your Dog Politeness
Off-leash adventures provide dogs with freedom, exercise, and a chance to explore their surroundings. However, it is essential for dogs to have good off-leash manners to ensure their safety and...
Stop your Dog Jumping at the Door
When guests arrive at your front door, it's natural for dogs to get excited and express their joy by jumping up to greet them. However, this behavior can be problematic...
Step by Step Come Command Guide
A perfect recall command is the dream of every dog owner! Teaching a dog to reliably come when called is one of the most important commands to instill in any...
Stop Your Dog From Running Out the Door
Learn how to teach your dog not to run through the front door! Not teaching your dog door boundaries can be a life or death scenario! Every year, many dogs...
How should my dog behave around food?
It is very important to spend time teaching your dog how they should act around food. A dog that will constantly lunge at any food dropped is not just rude,...
Use This Tool When Off Leash Training Your Dog!
Are you working on getting your dog off leash trained? Does your dog listen well on leash, but does not listen at all off leash? If so, short leashes, or...
How to Walk Two Dogs at Once
Training your dogs that you can walk multiple dogs at once in the heel position can be a huge time saver! As we mention in this video, you need to...
Teaching Your Dog Off Leash Heel
What is Off Leash Heel? First thing we need to do before we answer is to understand: what is the heel command? The original meaning of this command is dog's...
Pass The Canine Good Citizen Test
What Should I do to Pass The Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC Test) Do you want to prep for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test? In this article we cover...
E Collar Tips for Beginners: Sizing and Using Dogtra Arc
Here are some E Collar tips for beginners to help you train your dog! Some people call these remote collars or shock collars but we generally use the phrase E...
How to Make Dog Training Fun!
We love incorporating training and playtime together, it's our favorite way to make dog training fun! Not only does this challenge your dog mentally, but also gives them physical activity!...
Teaching a Puppy Pushups
This video will teach you all about Puppy Pushups, which give mental stimulation to both puppies and adult dogs alike! Puppy Pushups are simply teaching a dog how to sit...
Teaching The Finish Command
How to Teach a Dog the Finish Command Generally when people think of obedience commands they think of Heel, Sit, Stay, Down and Come. These commands are what we consider...
Why Won’t My Dog Listen to Me?
Why Won't My Dog Listen to Me? People call us all the time and ask, Why won't my dog listen to me? There are only three reasons why your dog...
Running with your Dog
Running with your dog can be a great way to stay active and bond with your furry companion. Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, there are a...
Jealousy in Dogs
“Oh, he gets jealous!” is a phrase we’ve probably all heard as we’re petting a dog and the other one squeezes its way in for pets and attention. What we...
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....
Hide and Seek
Hide and seek is a great game to play with your pup. Not only is it fun for both of you, but it is great exercise and gives your pup...
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...
Proofing Dog Obedience, it’s not just for baking!
Have you heard of proofing dog obedience training commands? Anyone out there that has baked bread has heard of proofing your dough. It is the final step of allowing the...
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...
Chicago Dog Trainer Explaining How Dogs Should Behave Around Food with Suburban K9!
Training dogs how to 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....
Advancing Your Obedience Commands with Suburban K9!
Once you have taught your dog the basic commands it is important to continue and challenge your dog's mind. This will help ensure that your dog is well behaved...
Training a Deaf Dog
Are You Training a Deaf Dog? Setting the Scene You’ve just gotten your new puppy and you notice that he isn’t responding to his name. You started off joking...
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...
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...
Teach a Dog to Heel
What is Teaching 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...
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...
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...
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...
Guarding the House
Why do dogs guard the house? Dogs have a natural instinct to protect their territory and the members of their pack! In the case of a family dog, the house...
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...
Canine Genetics
What is it? Genetics is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics. More simply put, the study of how certain traits are passed from parent to offspring....
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
Are You Training a Deaf Dog? Setting the Scene You’ve just gotten your new puppy and you notice that he isn’t responding to his name. You started off joking...
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...
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: Breed Guide
The French Bulldog, often affectionately called "Frenchie," is a small, muscular, and charming breed known for its distinctive bat-like ears, expressive eyes, and friendly nature. Despite their adorable appearance, French...
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
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...
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
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a breed known for its strength, loyalty, and agility. This versatile dog has gained popularity as a companion, working, and service dog. When deciding...
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: Breed Guide
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world and, according to the AKC, the most popular in the United States from 1991 to 2021....
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...