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
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
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
Louie is a fun loving charismatic young man staying with Stephanie for a board and train program. With energy for days and an adorable face made for getting out of trouble, there was no other choice other than making sure he was a perfectly respectful dog around the family, guests, and neighbors. Watch him go as he shows off how well he does off leash! If you need any… Read More
It has often been said that you cant teach a beagle to “come” when you want them. Clearly, they never met Stephanie and Gus! Gus is training with Stephanie for a two week Board and Train program. he has been working hard and Stephanie has made sure to focus on Gus coming back to her every time! If you have a dog that you need some help with training,… Read More
Suburban K9 loves to help clients with their dogs! One of our most popular services is our In Home Dog Bootcamp. Our trainers will take your dog into their home to live with them during training! In this video a few of our trainers got together to work with their training clients on both obedience commands and manners.
Do you live in Chicago’s North Shore, but are unsure of where to take your furry friend? I think that we can all agree that there is nothing better than shopping for and with your beloved pets. Below is a list of the top boutiques, bakeries, grooming services, day care, or even just a dog-friendly environment to get your pup out of the house and socialized! [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1476604685543{padding-bottom: 30px… Read More
Cali absolutely loves training and squeaky toys! The best way to keep Cali interested in the work is to combine the two! It is absolutely important to train around distractions and it makes it challenging for the dogs to not get bored. Afterwards we get to play right away too!
Holly is working on obedience with her Board and Train, Chance. Working on his commands is only part of the fun, Holly has been able to fit in fun time as well! In our opinion, they go hand in hand and have to both be fulfilled in order to get dogs to be the best that they can be.
It’s always a great day when you are able to take your furry family member shopping with you! Below are a few dog boutiques and groom rooms in the Indianapolis area that you need to check out with your pup. You can find everything for your dog including: grooming services, premium dog food options, homemade all natural treats, toys, collars, leashes, clothing or just a friendly place to take your… Read More
Dog training in Madison is fun when you can be outside! In this video Alex is working with a Golden Retriever named Aria. Aria is a great dog and is learning her obedience commands quickly. She is staying with Suburban K9 for our board and train program and we love having her around! While she is here Alex will not only be teaching her the commands that every dog learns… Read More
Maggie and Henry are doing some off leash work in one of our fields in this video. Henry has been trained on a remote collar for his off leash work. The vibration feature is extremely useful to catch his attention on a windy day! When Maggie is walking up and down the trail she is not using the heel command. Instead she has Henry stay in her general vicinity and… Read More
Dog training and socializing is the name of the game! Lexi is an awesome dog trainer and is a valuable part of the Suburban K9 team! In this video she is working on some off leash obedience with a Golden Retriever. The goal is simple, provide freedom and adventure to this pup by having them work hard with you.
In this video Nelson is training with Cooper the Goldendoodle. Cooper is a great dog and is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. Nelson is training Cooper how to listen in all environments from the city to the country. Great job Cooper!
Dog Training can be a great way to spend some time outside with your bud! Katelyn is working with Finn during his board and train with Suburban K9. This 7.5 month old chocolate lab didn’t know stay or come at all before Katelyn started working with him. He seems pretty excited to come now! During his stay with Katelyn, Finn will learn all of his obedience commands and puppy skills… Read More
Katelyn is dog training and socializing Ernie! Ernie is a lovable Goldendoodle that is staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. He is a great pup and loves pretty much everything. He loves to play, to train, to meet new people and pretty much everything else! In this video he is practicing his leash training on a beautiful summer day. Practicing his obedience commands is a great… Read More
Socializing and training around other dogs. Frannie is staying with Suburban K9 to work on socialization issues with other dogs. She has more progress to make, but so far she is doing great! All of the other dogs in this video love running around the field playing while Frannie trains. In the last 10 days she has made some new friends and is starting to really enjoy dogs once she… Read More
Alexis our Indianapolis Territory Manager training dogs and taking names. Maddux is staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. In this video he is learning to follow his trainer while off leash in one of our training fields. We have roughly 10 acres of property that we use to train dogs to listen in a variety of situations. Great job Maddux!
You love your dog and would probably do anything to keep him safe! In order to give your dog the best life possible, it is crucial to find a way to keep him contained in your yard and out of undesirable locations. Luckily, depending on your specific situation there are many great ways that you can do this. Options include a physical fence, an electronic fence, and boundary training. Each… Read More
Dog training and socializing a young German Shepherd dog in the Chicagoland area. Koda the German Shepherd is staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. Koda is about six months old and is doing very well. He has been with us for roughly one week and listens around almost every distraction already! We practice training a dog around other dogs, cats, people, toys, food and anything else… Read More