How to Introduce a Puppy to an Older Dog: 3 Steps
How to: Introduce a Puppy to an Older Dog Introducing your new pup to an older dog (that you have had in your home for years) can be a nerve-wracking…
How to Train a Dog to Come in 3 Steps: Dog Obedience 101
How to train a dog to come in 3 Steps The dream of every dog owner is mastering the perfect recall command. How to train a dog to come is…
Suburban K9 Dog Boot Camp – Cute Dogs
Watch some good dogs practice the obedience commands we work on during our two week Dog Boot Camp. Some people call this a Board and Train Program, so we use…
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….
Gus Learning Structure with Shelby at the Suburban K9 Academy
Gus came to us as an unruly puppy who needed structure and obedience. His family struggled with his crazy side, which contained lots of jumping, nipping, and stealing things…
Chicago-South Manager Sabrina Training Great Dane
Our Chicago South Manager, Sabrina, is showing off some training with Leroy. Leroy is a Great Dane puppy who is staying with her for two weeks, and he has…
Training Maple with Lilliana at the Suburban K9 Academy!
Maple’s parents enrolled him in our three-week Board and Train program with Lilli! During his time in Yorkville working on his aggressive barking, potty training, and basic obedience! We…
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,…