The Dakota 283 G3 Kennel is a fantastic pet carrier designed to meet the highest standards of durability, safety, and comfort. This kennel is an excellent choice for pet owners who care about their furry friends and want to ensure their safety and comfort while traveling. Whether you’re taking a quick trip to the vet or embarking on a long road trip, the Dakota 283 G3 Kennel offers superior protection… Read More
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Benebone Product Review
Thinking about buying the Benebone for your dog? Is your dog an aggressive chewer who destroys every dog toy they get? Are you looking for a tough dog chew toy with no stuffing? If so, Benebones are perfect! Although they are not fully indestructible, they are a very durable dog toy that is great for powerful chewers! Read through this article or watch our video Benebones Product Review!
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 up from the down command so that they can alternate between sits and downs quickly, kind of like a push up.
Herm Sprenger Cliclock Review
Dog Trainer: Herm Sprenger ClicLock Review
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 the terms interchangeably. If you find yourself wondering, “Is there a good Dog Boot Camp near me?”, please take the time to check out our website. We offer our Boot Camp all over the country, and there is a good… Read More
Teaching The Finish Command
How to Teach a Dog the Finish Command
Kong Wobbler Reviewed by Dog Trainers
Dog Training: Kong Wobbler Product Review
Kong Wubba Review
Dog Trainer’s Official Product Review: Kong Wubba
Why Won’t My Dog Listen to Me?
Why Won’t My Dog Listen to Me?
Winged Ultra Comfort Pad E-Collar Extensions Review
Official Dog Trainer Review: Official Review: Toppl Tough Chew
West Paw Toppl Tough Chew Reviewed
Suburban K9 Dog Trainer’s Official Review: Toppl Tough Chew
Goughnuts Dog Toy Product Review
Suburban K9 Trainers Official Product Review: Goughnuts
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. Why does it matter for dogs? Dogs are members of our families! Their health, temperament, behavioral issues, breeding standards, and more can all be explained by their genetics. A lot of diseases in dogs are passed down through their genes…. Read More
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 that did not belong to him!! Gus truly needed structure, and after we gave that to him, we saw an instant change! And after learning the house rules and his boundaries, he turned into a sweet boy that everyone loved… Read More
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 been working hard! Being a puppy, we are working on obedience training, socialization, potty training, and being a good boy in the home! Leroy is so intelligent and aims to please! Socializing your puppy and getting a head start in… Read More
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 offer custom training programs to fit you and your needs! We specialize in obedience, behavior modification, and socialization. Not only do we provide In-Home dog training in the Chicagoland area, but we also offer Board and Train Bootcamps!
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 perceive as jealousy in dogs isn’t necessarily how dogs perceive it. A dog who squeezes its way in for attention is asserting dominance on the other dog and often on the person giving the attention. While we may think it’s… Read More
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 have been the most important factor, times have certainly changed! It is important to choose the correct vet for the development and long term health of your pet. In this article, we will explore what the differences are between vet… Read More
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. Yes, he loves going for walks. But, he doesn’t know or act like he’s different. He loves going for his daily walk and running around like the others. Whether a dog was born with a different ability, or they develop… Read More
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 established specifically as a companion dog. They have become a popular and highly prized companion for families in the United States. Because the are not a pure bred dog, they are not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Temperament: The… Read More