Use This Tool When Off Leash Training Your Dog!
Are you working on getting your dog off leash trained? Does your dog listen well on leash, but does not listen at all off leash? If so, short leashes, or…
How to Walk Two Dogs at Once
Training your dogs that you can walk multiple dogs at once in the heel position can be a huge time saver! As we mention in this video, you need to…
Teaching Your Dog Off Leash Heel
What is Off Leash Heel? First thing we need to do before we answer is to understand: what is the heel command? The original meaning of this command is dog’s…
Pass The Canine Good Citizen Test
What Should I do to Pass The Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC Test) Do you want to prep for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test? In this article we cover…
E Collar Tips for Beginners: Sizing and Using Dogtra Arc
Here are some E Collar tips for beginners to help you train your dog! Some people call these remote collars or shock collars but we generally use the phrase E…
How to Make Dog Training Fun!
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!…
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…
Running with your Dog
Running with your dog can be a great way to stay active and bond with your furry companion. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting out, there are a…
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…
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….
Hide and Seek
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…
Daily Walks
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…
Proofing Dog Obedience, it’s not just for baking!
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…
Beyond the Food Bowl
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…
Using Nosework to Help Solve Behavioral Issues in Dogs
Lets face it, most people have busy, hectic lives filled with work, cooking, cleaning and a thousand other tasks. The average dog on the other hand does not have a…
The Science and Art of Dog Training
When I was an up and coming dog trainer, the psychology of training animals absolutely fascinated me. We are two different species yet we need to communicate on a daily…
Chicago Dog Trainer Explaining How Dogs Should Behave Around Food with Suburban K9!
Training dogs how to behave around food. A well trained dog should not only listen to commands, but should be well behaved even if a command has not been issued….
Advancing Your Obedience Commands with Suburban K9!
Once you have taught your dog the basic commands it is important to continue and challenge your dog’s mind. This will help ensure that your dog is well behaved…