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
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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
Lilliana Training with Maple at the Suburban K9 Academy in Yorkville, Illinois
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
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 ancestors of dogs introduced by Spanish or Chinese explorers. Regardless of which breed the descended from, the dog we know today was discovered in Mexico in the 1850’s. The breed was first shown in the United States in 1890 and… Read More
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 a popular designer breed. The breeders wanted a mix the calm and outgoing personality of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with the Poodles intelligence and also try to create a hypoallergenic mixed breed. The breed is now very popular in… Read More
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 farm that included rounding up cattle and pigs. The Cane Corso came close to extinction after WWII but was rejuvenated by breeders. This breed first came into the United States in 1988 and has since become a popular companion/guard dog…. Read More
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 not extinct. Later, they were crossed with Spanish Pointers to create a larger size in the breed. These dogs were originally used to bait bulls and in dog fighting rings. Although the Bull Terrier was known as a fierce fighter,… Read More
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 breed came to be. Some say the Boston Terrier is the descendants of the Boxer, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Bull Terrier, and American Pit Bull terrier while others believe they are descendants of the white English Terrier and the English… Read More
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 to control his flock. They are believed to be a cross between the old Roman dogs and the Viking spitzes. They became the perfect dogs for Shepherds with their stealthy crouching and focused energy. Today, the Border Collie is still… Read More
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 the Barbet. The breed was a favorite among nobility and popular in royal courts in the 16th century. During the 1800’s the Bichon Frise became commonly owned by organ grinders and circus performers and were occasionally trained as seeing-eye-dogs. The… Read More
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 as an all-purpose farm dog. Their jobs included driving cattle, pulling carts, and guarding the farms. It is thought that this breed is a cross between farm dogs from the Swiss Alps and Mastiff-type dogs. They were first brought to… Read More
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 confirmed to be a cross between 6 different parent breeds. The breeds include the Poodle, Labrador Retriever, Irish Water Spaniel, Curly Coat Retriever, American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel. They were originally bred to be assistance dogs that do… Read More
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 the Irish Wolfhound. In the year 1876, the breed was deemed the national breed of Germany. Since they were originally bred to hunt boar, early Great Danes were ferocious and aggressive to be able to do their job. German breeders… Read More
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 workers who emigrated to France. In the 1896 Westminster Kennel Club show, the United States was introduced to the French Bulldog. They became very popular and have been nicknamed “Frenchie”. Temperament: The French Bulldog is an intelligent, loving, and stable… Read More
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 Baiting which is now illegal. The widely known facial features of the English Bulldog actually helped them in ancient sport they were bred for. The wrinkles and folds on their face helped to direct blood and sweat down their face… Read More
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 cattle drover as well as a property and home guardian. They were later used for bull baiting which has now been made illegal. Today, the American Bulldog is used from work on farms and ranches but has also become a… Read More