Housebreaking a puppy can be a challenging task, but having the right dog crate size plays a crucial role in the process. A properly sized crate provides a safe and comfortable space for your puppy while aiding in their potty training. In this article, we will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect dog crate size for your growing pup. With the right crate size, you can create… Read More
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What Is A Dog Boot Camp? (Worth It For Aggressive Dogs)
What Is A Dog Boot Camp? (Worth It For Aggressive Dogs) With you balancing your work, your kid’s football games, and your social life, your dog’s aggressive behavior is the last thing you want to deal with. So if you believe that your dog has aggression issues, the first thing you may want to do is reach out to a dog boot camp. But is a boot camp the right… Read More
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 short tabs, are an amazing tool when trying to transition away from the need to use leash and collar!
Dog Trainer Reviews: Vittles Vaults
Vittles Vault Pet Food Storage Containers are BPA Free, Food grade, and guaranteed to keep your dog’s food fresh for longer periods of time! Read our full product review of Vittles Vaults and find out what other food storage is available!
Avoid This Mistake When You Socialize Your Puppy!
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!!!
Furminator Deshedding Tool Review
What is a Furminator Overall the Furminator is a different looking type of dog brush. We think that the Furminator is one of the best deshedding and dematting dog brushes on the market! In this review we answer the question of is the Furminator worth it? Short answer, YES! The long answer might involve the type of coat your dog has, make sure to read on to ensure it is… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Mabel
Dog’s Name: Mabel Gender: Female Age: 7 years old Breed: Jack russel and rat terrier Owner: Cynthia Sbordone Location: Milwaukee, WI Trainer: Shelby Naab Package Provided: House Call 5 Pack Cynthia lives on a fixed income and federal housing project and wants to do everything she can to give Mabel a happy life. Before training, Mabel caused a lot of stress to Cynthia’s life. Mabel has separation anxiety and… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Cooper
Dog’s Name: Cooper Gender: Male Age: 1 year Breed: Miniature Schnauzer Owner: Monica Shelley Location: Phoenix Trainer: Jared Auday and Katelyn Anhalt Package Provided: House Call 10 Pack Monica has been on medical disability since 2007. She is on a single income with disability being her only source of income so her finances are rather tight. Cooper, her miniature schnauzer, is a very rambunctious boy that has taken total… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Janelli
Dog’s Name: Janelli Gender: Female Age: 1.5 years Breed: Wire Hair Terrier Mix Owner: Billy Guevara Location: Houston Trainer: Twila Johnson Package Provided: House Call 5 Pack Billy is legally Blind. Anita is his mother and primary caregiver. She is also the primary caregiver to her sister with Alhemzier. Anita herself is 81 and on disability. Money is tight and there are quite a few physical limitations for the… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Ace
Dog’s Name: Ace Gender: Male Age: 2 years Breed: Pit Mix Owner: Virgin Pagan Location: Philadelphia Trainer: Liliana Carpano Package Provided: House Call 5 Pack Virgin did a 3 week boot camp with Suburban K9 Philadelphia in November/December. She is a double amputee that lives in a room in her mother’s house. They can’t afford ramps and other accommodations so Virgin and Ace are unable to go into the… Read More
Stephanie Training Gus with Suburban K9!
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 Gives Back – Sasha
Dog’s Name: Sasha Gender: Female Age: 2 years Breed: Lab/Pit Mix Owner: Janice Watson Location: Phoenix Trainer: Devon Oaks Package Provided: House Call 5 Pack Janice has been given a scholarship to Paws for service dog training due to being 100% disabled from injuries sustained while honorably serving in the United States Air Force. They will not continue service dog training without the dog reactivity issues being resolved. That… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Bentley
Dog’s Name: Bentley Gender: Male Age: 8 months Breed: Goldendoodle Owner: Debi &Lynn Driver Location: Indianapolis Trainer: Wes Smith and Erin Hansen Package Provided: 2 week board and train + 4 follow ups Help Needed On: Crate training, leash pulling, greetings with guests, chewing on owner’s belongings, nipping, digging Debi is a Hospice Care Worker and Lynn has retired from the medical field. They have used Suburban K9 with their… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Ares
Ares was rescued in 2016 by Robyn and her husband as a gift for her son. Ares had an extremely rough start to life. We don’t know his history prior to being with his family, but he was always fearful. After being adopted, Ares was attacked at daycare by dogs and it resulted in stitches and he also has been attacked by dogs off leash. He has been living in… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Maisy
Emily is currently a nursing student and working through a degree to be a front line worker. Not only that, but her schooling causes longer days/hours, a limited budget, and all of this was happening in the middle of a pandemic. Maisy was a typical excitable doodle puppy! She had all the excitability issues and needed some structure. Thankfully through a combination package of a board and train stay and… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Khaleesi
Kersten has had Khaleesi since a pup and was lucky enough to be able to bring her to work everyday. She worked at a veterinary emergency center and worked extremely long hours. Khaleesi had a lot of dog and human friends at the time, but with time slowly started to change. Now she has quite the fear aggression. She has been in a couple of fights with dogs and attacked… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Bruin
Bruin was adopted into a wonderful family who was willing and ready to work with him and give him the time and patience he needed. Bruin was a rescue that has a history of fear based issues. He is uncomfortable with being handled, held, he struggles with getting leashed up, he is not a fan of quick movements and he has a terrible fear of objects falling on him. He… Read More
Suburban K9 Gives Back – Bella
Marion has had Bella since she was a puppy and loves her so much. However, Bella’s excitable nature makes it quite difficult for Marion to handle her. Marion is now on her own with Bella due to recently losing her husband of 62 years to COVID. He loved Bella and helped Marion a lot, but now Marion is finding herself struggling to control her alone. Her son, who also aided… Read More
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Suburban K9 Gives Back – Diane
Lesson #1 In the first lesson, we went out and adjusted Spader to the prong collar and worked on turns. Salina (trainer) showed Diane’s sister how to work with Spader when she leaves because she has separation anxiety. Lesson #2 During the second lesson, we worked on healing in the house and sitting while allowing us to reach down and pet her. Spader is very fearful of people, so this… Read More