Training a Deaf Dog
Are You Training a Deaf Dog? Setting the Scene You’ve just gotten your new puppy and you notice that he isn’t responding to his name. You started off joking…
Choosing a Training Methodology
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…
Tired vs. Calm Dogs
A tired dog is a good dog, right? Most people would definitely agree with this common phrase. Although it may sound strange, I disagree. I am often told that no…
Which training route is right for your dog?
Picking a training route for your dog should be based on three variables; Your budget, your goals and your schedule. There are many different training options available with Suburban K9, but…
Obedience – It’s a Job
A common theme that you will hear in the world of dog training is that dogs need a job. Dogs are intelligent creatures and just like humans, they require purpose…
Importance of Daily Work with your Dog
Have you ever wondered what you can do to wear your dog out? There are many different training methods you can use to achieve this. All of which are…
Teach a Dog to Heel
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…
Do’s and Dont’s of Dominance
I have posted this in order to answer some common concerns I hear from dog owners, this is by no means a complete list of how to live with your…
The Advantages of In Home Dog Training
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…
Treat Training A Dog
Training dogs with treats is a polarizing topic in the dog training world. Some trainers say that it is awful and others will tell you that if you don’t train…
Guarding the House
Why do dogs guard the house? Dogs have a natural instinct to protect their territory and the members of their pack! In the case of a family dog, the house…
Leash Aggression
Leash aggression is one of the most common issues that we deal with as trainers. Unfortunately, a dog with leash aggression is severely limited in their ability to enjoy life…
Boredom and Anxiety
I frequently receive calls about all types of issues that people are having with their dogs, and I have to make sure that I take each call with an open…
Do Dogs Understand When You Point
Do you know the only two creatures on the entire planet that have been proven to understand the gesture of pointing? The answer is humans and dogs. Growing up around…
Dog Body Language
When reading this article please understand that it is not meant to replace professional advice when it comes to aggression, and it is by no means a complete write up…
Small Dog Syndrome
The infamous “Small Dog Syndrome” comes up often in my line of work. I hear it from veterinarians, rescue groups, and countless clients. Everyone is pretty much in agreement that…
Digging
Digging is a natural thing for dogs to do and isn’t always bad behavior. If you live in the country and your dog occasionally digs for grubs or to look…
Introducing your dog to your new baby
How to Introduce Dog to Baby Are you an expecting parent of a new baby and trying to figure out how you are going to introduce your dog to baby?…