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Best Prime Day Deals for Dogs

Amazon Prime Day Deals for Dogs and Dog Lovers We know that a lot of our readers like to shop on amazon. This week is Amazon Prime Days and we...

Best Black Friday Deals For Dogs

Black Friday Deals for Dogs and Dog Lovers Are you looking for the best Black Friday deals for your dog? What about the best Cyber Monday deals for dogs? Well...
Bully Stick Review

Bully Stick Review – Dog Chew Treat

Lets face it, all dogs love Bully Sticks. For that reason our Bully Stick review will tell you everything that you need to know about this great dog treat/chew. Whether...

Austin Dog Training

11+ Best Dog Training Programs In Austin, TX (Affordable) Having an untrained dog is like having a squirrel in a room full of pecans - chaos is inevitable. From chasing...

Suburban K9 Dog Boot Camp – Cute Dogs

Watch some good dogs practice the obedience commands we work on during our two week Dog Boot Camp. Some people call this a Board and Train Program, so we use...

How to Stop Dog Barking at Night

How To Stop Your Dog Barking At Night [7+ Calming Methods] You're just trying to catch some Z's but your beloved pooch is convinced that the world is ending and...

Puppy Training Phoenix

15+ Best Puppy Training Classes In Phoenix: In-Home Lessons Do you feel like you've been barking up the wrong tree in your search for puppy training in Phoenix? Maybe you've...

Types of Dog Training

7 Famous Dog Training Methods: Modern & Popular Types 2023 Whether you're a new pup parent or a seasoned dog trainer, teaching your furry friend new tricks can be both...

Suburban K9 Gives Back GUNNER / NASHVILLE TN

  Dog’s Name: Gunner Gender: Male Age: 2 years old Breed: Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepherd mix Owner: Donna Kelly Location: Nashville, TN Trainer: Kaitlyn Hohimer Package Provided: House Call...

Canine Genetics

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....

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...

Ashley Training Greta

Today Ashley is joined by Greta! She is a 2 and a half year old chocolate lab. Like many young labs Greta has a hard time keeping her nose out...

Training Finnigan in Miami

Today or Miami area dog trainer, Lilliana is training Finnigan! She went to a local park to help him practice his obedience commands in a harder location than home. New...

Liliana and Bailey

Baily is a gorgeous young doodle who is doing a one week refresher as part of her one year package. She is just polishing up everything she has worked so...

Lauren training Molly

Today Lauren is working with a young Burmese Mountain Dog named Molly. Molly is staying with us for a two week Board and Train to work on her jumping, stealing,...

Erin training Wrigley

Today Erin is training a young Australian Shepherd named Wrigley. They are working on the beginning stages of true off leash behaviors which is the long line! we work hard...

Amber training Ruby

 Today Amber is working with a doodle in training named Ruby! This sweet girl needed to learn and practice her obedience commands and to be calm when needed. If...

Erin Training Polar

   A lab who likes to chase anything that moves? I would have never guessed, haha. Today Polar is working on stay so he can choose a better option...

Erin training Luna

   Luna is a beautiful young Great Dane that is staying with Erin to train. She needed to learn her obedience commands and some manners to be the best...

Erin Training Brady

   Meet Brady! He is a little guy with a BIG heart and sense of adventure! Erin is starting his off leash work in the safest way possible when...

Item Discernment

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...

Young Puppies: Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is something we as dog owners try our best to avoid in our canine companions. Though we can do many things to be proactive and try to avoid...

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...

Zack Training Smoke at the Suburban K9 Academy

 Here is a quick snapshot of Smoke training with our Jacksonville manager, Zach! Smoke is a five-month-old silver lab who enrolled in our two week Board and Train program!...

Worms!

Puppies often have intestinal worms and although they can become a major problem they are usually treated very easily if you catch them early!  Worms are so common that all...

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...

Choosing a Name

You’ve just gotten your new pup and are excited to start your lives together! Now for the first and maybe most important task; naming them. This should be a fun...

Quarantine Puppies: A Hot Trend

We have noticed a ton of families deciding to get a new puppy during the COVID-19 quarantine. With everyone being home, it is actually the perfect time to add a...
Shelby And Kayla Training 3 Doodles

Shelby And Kayla Training 3 Doodles

Suburban K9 trainer's Shelby and Kayla are working with 3 Doodles that all came from one family and are taking part in our 2 Board and Train program! In the...
Ruby the Goldendoodle

Ruby the Goldendoodle

In this video a Suburban K9 trainer is working with Ruby, a beautiful young Goldendoodle. Ruby is staying with us for our Dog Bootcamp Program and is an awesome pup!...

Ticks!

Many people only worry about their dog getting a tick when in a wooded area, but most ticks actually live on tall grasses, just waiting to latch on to your...

Starting Right with your Puppy

When you bring a puppy home the first thought on your mind is probably having fun!  Afterall, the reason we get dogs is that we love them so much and...

Adopted Dog Syndrome

When someone adopts a dog there are generally questions about the dog’s history.  Where did they come from? What life experiences have they had? How did they end up here?...

BEST SAN ANTONIO DOG BOUTIQUES

Do you live in or around San Antonio and want to know the best places to take your four legged friend? Below is a list of groomers, boutique dog stores,...

A PUPPY’S GOTCHA DAY!

Today is the day! It’s the day you and your family have been waiting for! You finally get to bring your new puppy home! Puppies are oh so cute, and...
Sam Training Addison with Suburban K9!

Sam Training Addison with Suburban K9!

Dog training isn’t always sunshine and daisies, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have some fun! Addison recently stayed with us for our board and train program. She stayed...

Top Chicago North Shore Dog Boutiques

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...

Top Indianapolis Dog Boutiques

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...
Katelyn Training with Ernie

Katelyn Training with Ernie

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...

Enriching the Lives of Shelter Dogs

For any true dog lover, spending a day surrounded by dogs can leave them with a feeling of immense fulfillment.  As a company, Suburban K9 has dedicated a large amount...

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...

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...
Madison Dog Training Lola with Suburban K9!

Madison Dog Training Lola with Suburban K9!

Puppy training in Madison with Suburban K9’s senior trainer Alex Chadesh. Lola is staying with Suburban K9 in Madison for our Board and Train program. In this video, the trainer...

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...

I just got a puppy! Now What?

Getting a new puppy is always an exciting moment for a family. Once you get the new bundle of joy home, you might be wondering, "What did I just get...

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...
King Charles Cavalier Puppy Training

King Charles Cavalier Puppy Training

A well trained dog should not only listen to commands, but should be well behaved even if a command has not been issued. In this video, we show how a...

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...

All About Dog Toys

Household dogs are frequently bored in their daily life and a large selection of toys and bones can certainly help. The more things your dog has to play with the...

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...

Jumping the Fence

If your dog climbs or jumps fences you know how frustrating and scary this can be. A fence is there to contain a dog and now he is loose on...

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...

Command Reminder List

Heel Heel is the command utilized when walking with your dog and it’s the foundation of the training performed by Suburban K9.  The majority of the time, Suburban K9 trained...

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?...

What Causes Dogs to be Fearful?

Fear is unfortunately all too common in dogs and can be traced back to one of two causes. The causes are either a genetic predisposition to fear or fear they...

Why does my dog lick his paw?

Many dogs lick their paws and they do it for a variety of reasons. Before you start correcting your dog for the constant licking, it is important to figure out...

How Do I Stop My Dog From Barking

This is a question that I receive a call or email about almost daily. The great thing about breaking this habit is that it has an identifiable cause and is...

Picking the right dog

When looking to buy or adopt a dog it is very important to research the breed and evaluate the specific dog that you are looking at. Many times people become...