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.
Teaching The Finish Command
How to Teach a Dog the Finish Command
Kong Wobbler Reviewed by Dog Trainers
Dog Training: Kong Wobbler Product Review
PICKING A PUPPY
How to choose the right puppy for you! Bringing home a puppy is an incredible and exciting event! My goal is to help you choose the right dog for you. Believe it or not, there are a lot of potential pitfalls when choosing a dog. As a professional dog trainer, I often see clients that choose either the wrong breed or the wrong dog for their lifestyle and I want… Read More
How to Socialize Your Puppy
Socializing your puppy is one of the most important things you can do for them. Socializing is simply the process of teaching your puppy what is normal in the human world. The good news is that this is not hard and will be a fun and positive experience for both of you! Unfortunately many people wait too long to socialize their dog and set them up for a difficult… Read More
House Breaking and Nipping
As the proud owner of a new puppy you are probably dealing with two very common “issues” that are typical of young dogs. Cute little puppies can easily test your patience as you are trying to potty train them and teach them not to bite everything in sight, including you! Raising a puppy takes work, but with a little knowledge and some specific rules it can be much easier than… Read More
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?
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
LITTERMATE SYNDROME
What is Littermate Syndrome? As mentioned in our “Picking a Puppy” article, littermate syndrome is a serious behavioral condition. Littermate syndrome develops when two young dogs end up bonding too tightly with each other. It may sound like an ideal scenario when dogs are such close friends, but major issues can arise down the road. The problem is that their relationship with each other can stop them from creating proper… 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
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