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 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
Hide and seek is a great game to play with your pup. Not only is it fun for both of you, but it is great exercise and gives your pup a lot of mental stimulation. Hide and seek requires your dog to use their brain in a way that they don’t often do. They have to think critically and also learn to use their nose. This helps tire them out… Read More
If you have been reading these training articles, you have assuredly seen a theme of exercising with your pup. After all, nothing says ‘responsible dog owner’ as much as going for the obligatory daily walk. Not only are daily walks needed, but they are fun! We encourage all dog owners to walk their dogs each day, starting from a young age. Going on a walk is good exercise, it helps… Read More
Have you heard of proofing dog obedience training commands? Anyone out there that has baked bread has heard of proofing your dough. It is the final step of allowing the shaped dough to rise before baking. Proofing is also a term that is used in dog training and much like in baking, proofing is one of the final steps before completing your training process. Proofing your dog’s behavior is simply… Read More
On a scale of 1-10, how excited does your dog get when it comes to feeding time? 11? That sounds about right. You pull the lid off of the food container to the wafting smell of Salmon and brown rice…or some other delicious ingredients. Your pup looks up at you with eyes that say It’s about time, I can’t even remember my last meal! As the kibble dings the stainless… Read More
Choosing a method of dog training is extremely important. If you chose a method compatible with your worldview you are more likely to follow through and put in a lot of enjoyable hours training your dog. If you train your dog consistently you will both have a much better life! Much like our article on the science of dog training, this is a topic that could garner a large amount… Read More
What is Teaching a Dog to Heel? To teach a dog to heel you first must know exactly what you want the dog to do. When heeling the dog should be even with your heel and focused mainly on you or the road ahead. The main reason for teaching a dog to heel is not just to stop him from pulling on leash. The main reason that I train a… Read More
In home dog training provides both owner and dog with many benefits that are commonly overlooked. At first blush the prospect of having a dog trainer come to your home for a personalized training session may seem like an expensive option reserved only for the wealthy. The truth is that in home dog training can be both the most cost effective and productive training that you can provide for either a… Read More