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 of our clients have the ultimate goal of bringing their dog to a patio restaurant but are afraid at how it might go! In this article and video, we cover 6 easy tricks and tips to help you and your… Read More
Proper socialization and handling are crucial aspects of raising a well-rounded and emotionally healthy puppy. By introducing them to various handling exercises, you can help prevent aggression, fear, and anxiety later in life. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the importance of puppy handling exercises and provide valuable insights on how to incorporate them into your puppy’s training routine. From gentle touch and grooming to positive reinforcement techniques,… Read More
Puppies are adorable bundles of energy and curiosity, but their natural inclination to snatch and steal items can be frustrating and even dangerous. To prevent this behavior, it’s crucial to engage puppies in item discernment exercises in order to stop puppy stealing. In this article, we will explore the importance of these exercises and provide valuable insights on how to stop puppy stealing. By implementing these techniques, you can foster… Read More
Are you ready for the first week with your new puppy!? Getting a brand new puppy can very quickly become an overwhelming experience! That being said, adding a new dog to your home is one of the most exciting times of your life, Suburban K9’s Founder Matt Covey and Assistant Director of Training Holly Wengerski sit down and chat about what they think the best advice is for a puppy’s… Read More
Getting a brand new puppy can very quickly become an overwhelming experience! That being said, adding a new dog to your home is one of the most exciting times of your life, Suburban K9’s Founder Matt Covey and Assistant Director of Training Holly Wengerski sit down and chat about what they think the best advice is for a puppy’s new human on their first day home!
Are you ready to take your puppy for his or her first walk? A puppy’s first walk should ideally be done in a calm environment and should be a fun and positive experience! Heel is the foundation of our training program at Suburban K9, and if you want a well-behaved dog on walks it should be for your dog as well! No matter the age, make sure to get started… Read More
Getting your puppy acclimated to the stairs in your home is not great just for their mental development, but it can also keep them safe!
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, but potentially could knock someone over and hurt them. At Suburban K9 we have a very natural process for teaching dogs to stop stealing food that we call “Claiming” food from your dog. Claiming food works extremely well because we… Read More
If you wait too long to socialize your puppy you can ruin their life! Your puppy has something called a Critical Socialization Window that closes around 16 weeks. If you have not socialized your dog properly by that time your life together is far more likely to be stressful and difficult. It is crucial not wait until after 16 weeks!!!
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! All of these fun exercises do require advanced levels of training, but once your dog is well trained, this video will give you some fun ideas you can incorporate during training times with your dog!
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 impulse control to resist chewing things they shouldn’t and this can lead to big trouble! Many puppies consume things such as medicine, carpet and clothing when they are left unattended and this leads to a lot of unnecessary surgeries and… Read More
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.
What does Properly Socializing a Puppy Mean? Are you looking to learn how to socialize your dog? Socializing a puppy properly is the best thing you can do for them! Socializing is simply the process of teaching your puppy what is normal in the human world. Proper socialization ensures that they understand what the world is like and how they are supposed to react to things. Dogs just like people… Read More
As the proud owner of a new puppy you are probably thinking about house breaking them. But what does house breaking a puppy even mean? If you are like most puppy owners, you are dealing with two very common “issues”. 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… Read More
Tissues, socks, shoes…the list goes on! Dogs love to get a hold of these items but they’re not always the safest items to turn into toys and we don’t want our nice pair of Nike’s to become the next chew toy! Common household items dogs often chew aren’t always soft material items, but could also include the kitchen chair legs and baseboards. Not only is having items throughout our house… Read More
Separation anxiety is something we as dog owners try our best to avoid in our canine companions. Though we can do many things to be proactive and try to avoid this, there are times when young puppies exhibit this behavior when we first bring them home. When figuring out if our new puppy has separation anxiety or not, we want to be observant of a few key behaviors that exhibit… Read More
Dog daycare can be a great activity for your dog, getting out that crazy energy while you are extra busy and helping your dog learn how to play with new dogs. While daycare might not be right for every dog, there are a lot of options out there and picking the right one for your dog is important. Daycares have many benefits for both you and your pup. Having a… Read More
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
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
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