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...
Chicagoland Dog Training Pancake at the Suburban K9 Academy!
Dog training and socializing at the Suburban K9 Academy house! Pancake is Jay's Board and Train Dog staying with her for two weeks. Together they are going to be working...
Pittsburgh Dog Training with Alexis from Suburban K9!
Alexis, our Pittsburgh Territory Manager, is training one of her board and train pups at a Pet Supplies Plus. This is such an awesome way to socialize your dog being...
Pittsburgh Dog Training at The Montour Trail Suburban K9!
Dog training, puppy training, and socializing in Pittsburgh! The Montour Trail is a multi-use recreational rail trail near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was formerly the Montour Railroad. It has a mostly...
Running with your Dog
Running with your dog can be a fun physical and mental job for you and your dog to enjoy together! If you are unsure if your dog is the right...
Walker at Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a large urban park located approximately two miles west of downtown Nashville, Tennessee! What an awesome place to train some dogs! Walker is working with two dogs...
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...
Training Pearl with Shelby at the Suburban K9 Academy!
When Pearl came to us, she had a good foundation but needed some help with consistency, especially around her new “dog” sibling! She was enrolled in the Board and...
Gus Learning Structure with Shelby at the Suburban K9 Academy
Gus came to us as an unruly puppy who needed structure and obedience. His family struggled with his crazy side, which contained lots of jumping, nipping, and stealing things...
Chicago-South Manager Sabrina Training Great Dane
Our Chicago South Manager, Sabrina, is showing off some training with Leroy. Leroy is a Great Dane puppy who is staying with her for two weeks, and he has...
Training Maple with Lilliana at the Suburban K9 Academy!
Maple's parents enrolled him in our three-week Board and Train program with Lilli! During his time in Yorkville working on his aggressive barking, potty training, and basic obedience! We...
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...
Lilliana training Packer at the Suburban K9 Academy!
This is just a short clip of a training session that our Miami trainer did with a Golden Retriever. She is having a blast doing some training on a...
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!...
Allergies
It may come to be a surprise to some people, but dogs can also have allergies just like humans. Similarly to us, the allergies are caused by many different reasons...
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...
Playing Tug of War with Your Puppy
Some people may tell you that playing tug of war with your puppy is a bad idea. We disagree completely, as long as you follow some clear guidelines. Tug of...
Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough is a common ailment that affects many dogs, but it is more common in puppies or dogs with compromised immune systems. Kennel Cough is just a generic name...
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
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...
Houston Dog Training: Board and Trains with Suburban K9!
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...
Chicago North Shore Dog Training Flo with Suburban K9!
Today Our Chicago North Shore Territory Manager, Holly, is working a Flo! Flo is staying with Holly for a Board and Train. She is not only learning how to behave...
Chicago Dog Training Kaya in the Snow with Suburban K9!
This video shows a Suburban K9 trainer practicing off leash heel with a Siberian Husky on a cold snowy day outside of Chicago. I think its safe to say that...
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!...
Suburban K9 Nashville Training a Golden Retriever
This is just a short clip of a training session that our Nashville trainer did with a Golden Retriever. She is having a blast doing some training on a beautiful...
Training German Shepherds (Nashville Dog Training)
In this video our Nashville trainer is working with two German Shepherds. They are staying with us for our Dog Bootcamp. She is working on off leash obedience mixed with...
Nashville Dog Training Cooper with Suburban K9!
In this video a Suburban K9 trainer is working with one of our client dogs on a beautiful sunny day. The pup is staying with us for our Board and...
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...
Kenneling/Crating a Young Puppy
I will save you the suspense. We are 100% in favor of kenneling all puppies when they are unattended. A puppy generally does not have enough impulse control to resist...
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?...
LITTERMATE SYNDROME
As mentioned in our “Picking a Puppy” article, littermate syndrome is a serious behavioral condition. The condition develops when two young dogs end up bonding too tightly with each other....
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...
Suburban K9 Chicago Meetup!
This video shows some Suburban K9 Dog Trainers working with their pups on a beautiful day in Yorkville, Illinois. They are working on both on leash commands and off leash...
Brooke with Lucy & Louie
Brooke is training Lucy and Louie in our Board and Train program.
Skokie Dog Training Watson the Maltipoo with Suburban K9!
Watson is a young Maltipoo that stayed with us for our board and train program. He is a great pup and learned quickly! In this video he is practicing his...
Holly Training Willow the Golden Retriever with Suburban K9!
Dog Training in Glencoe IL! Willow is an English Cream Golden Retriever who recently stayed with us for our dog boot camp. She is an awesome dog and loves her...
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...
PICKING A PUPPY
How to choose the right puppy for you! Bringing home a puppy is an incredible and exciting event! My goal is to help you choose the right dog for you....
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...
Clarendon Hills Dog Training Cali the Lab with Suburban K9!
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...
Suburban K9 Dog Training Chance the Lab in Winnetka Illinois!
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...
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...
Madison Dog Training Aria on Off Leash Work with Suburban K9!
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...
Milwaukee Dog Training Maggie Training Henry the Chocolate Lab with Suburban K9!
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....
Suburban K9 Trainer Working With Golden Retrievers Off Leash in Indianapolis!
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...
Suburban K9 Dog Trainer working with Cooper the Goldendoodle in Elgin IL!
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...
Phoenix Dog Training Katelyn Training Finn
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...
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...
Indianapolis Dog Training Frannie with Suburban K9!
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...
Indianapolis Dog Training Alexis Training Maddux Off Leash!
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...
What is the best containment solution for you and your dog?
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...
Chicago Dog Training German Shepherd Coming Passed Steak!
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...
Chicago Dog Training Kiwi the Goldendoodle with Suburban K9!
Puppy training and socializing was the goal, and Kiwi is crushing it! Kiwi is a young Goldendoodle staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. He is a...
Indianapolis Dog Training Charlie Off Leash with Suburban K9!
Puppy training and socializing with Alexis. Charlie is a young Australian Labradoodle that is staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. In this video he is practicing...
Walter the Labradoodle Training Off Leash
Walter is a young Labradoodle staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. Here he is after a week and a half of training. In this video the trainer is...
Proofing, it’s not just for baking!
Anyone out there that has baked bread has heard of proofing your dough. It is the final step of allowing the shaped dough to rise before baking. Proofing is also...
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...
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...
German Shepherd Beginning Nose Work – Suburban K9 Dog Training – Madison
Clients often ask for our assistance in teaching their dogs various games in order to provide mental stimulation. This is especially needed in the cold Midwest winters! Many dogs need...
Advanced Scent Work with Molly the Labradoodle
Here is a video of our trainer MJ working with Molly the Labradoodle on advanced, recreational scent work. Shortly into Molly's 2 week Board and Train, MJ discovered Molly...
Chicago Dog Training Molly the Lab with Suburban K9!
Obedience training in Chicagoland area. Molly is a young lab that is staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. All of our "guests" live in our trainers'...
Chicago Dog Training Watson the Portuguese Water Dog with Suburban K9!
Dog training in Elgin with Suburban K9. Watson the Portuguese Water Dog is staying with Suburban K9 for our board and train program. This video shows him training on a...
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...
Pittsburgh Dog Training Vedder the Vizsla with Suburban K9!
Puppy training with Alexis, our Territory Manager for Pittsburgh. Vedder is a 13 week old Vizsla that is staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. He is...
Pittsburgh Dog Training a Lab Playing Fetch with Suburban K9!
Dog training isn't the only fun we have around here! Charlie is staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. She is very smart and very energetic which...
Highland Park Dog Training Jazzy in Public with Suburban K9!
Jazzy has just started training with Suburban K9 but has already made a lot of progress. In this video Nelson is training her on a sidewalk in Highland Park. She...
Clarendon Hills Dog Training Dog Off Leash with Suburban K9!
Dog training, puppy training, and socializing a yellow lab off leash in Clarendon Hills! Both of these dogs stayed with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. The...
Training a Deaf Dog
You’ve just gotten your new puppy and you notice that he isn’t responding to his name. You started off joking that your dog can’t hear and that’s why he isn’t...
Milwaukee Dog Training Stella the German Shepherd with Suburban K9!
With 9 acres of property, Stella's owners want to make sure to have a good recall of their dog. Our Trainer Maggie is currently using a GPS Collar that beeps...
Elgin Dog training Portuguese Water Dog Off Leash with Suburban K9!
Nelson is a Suburban K9 trainer who excels at training dogs to listen off leash. He not only trains dogs to come when called, but also teaches dogs to heel...
Chicago Dog Training Doberman Pinscher with Suburban K9!
Few breeds are instantly recognized as Doberman Pinschers. Chief is a young Doberman that has been in training with Suburban K9 for about a week at the time of...
Madison Dog Training Alex Training Off Leash Labs Suburban K9!
Dog training, off leash training, and socializing in Madison, WI. A fully trained dog should listen both on and off leash. A dog with excellent training should listen even without...
St Charles Dog Training Pomsky Off Leash with Suburban K9!
Gracie is a young Pomsky that is staying with Suburban K9 for our board and train program. Her owners love to travel and want to be able to allow...
Chicago Dog Training Harley Off Leash with Suburban K9!
Suburban K9 Chicago training and socializing puppy off leash. Harley is a young puppy that is staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train program. In this video,...
Chicago Dog Training Puppy on Stay Command with Suburban K9!
Puppy dog training in Chicago on how to stay with distractions. Max is a typical 8 month old puppy. He loves to run, jump, and act wild. Chasing kids is...
Madison Dog Training Thor the Goldendoodle with Suburban K9!
Obedience training and Socializing is the name of the game! Thor is a young Goldendoodle staying with Suburban K9 for our board and train program. He is staying with...
Luca the German Shepherd Training With Suburban K9 in Milwaukee
Luca is a young German Shepherd that is staying with Suburban K9 to participate in our "doggie boot camp". Luca is staying with our trainer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and...
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...
Pittsburgh Dog Training Remy Off Leash with Suburban K9!
Remy is staying with Suburban K9 for our board and train program. He is an excellent dog and we are having so much fun with him! Our trainer Alexis is...
Karl the German Shepherd Training with Suburban K9 in Elgin
Dog training and socializing in Chicago Suburb, Elgin. Karl is a one year old German Shepherd that is staying with Suburban K9 for our board and train program. He...
Chicago Dog Training Trooper the German Shepherd with suburban K9!
Dog training at a park with Suburban K9 Chicago. Trooper stayed with Suburban K9 for our board and train program. This video shows him training around an Australian Shepherd....
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...
Australian Shepherd Training Off Leash. Suburban K9 (Chicago)
In this video a Suburban K9 trainer is doing some off leash obedience with an Australian Shepherd. The dogs name is Star and she has been staying with us...
German Shepherd training with Australian Shepherd and Golden Retriever
The German Shepherd in this video was sent to Suburban K9 due to his aggression towards other dogs. He is staying with us for our doggie bootcamp. In the...
Chicago Dog Training Golden Retriever to Off Leash Heel with Suburban K9!
Chicago dog training this Golden Retriever staying with Suburban K9 for our board and train program. His name is Sparkie! His owners main goal is to be able to...
Chicago Dog Training German Shepherd Off Leash Suburban K9!
Off leash dog training, Board and Train training, and socializing in Chicago! Suburban K9 trains thousands of dogs to listen to their owners off leash. This dog is named...
Madison Dog Training Alex Training Hawk Off Leash Suburban K9!
Dog training, off leash training, and Board and Trains in Madison! Hawk is a mix breed dog that loves to train. The trainer in this video is Alex Chadesh....
Chicago Dog Training Puppy Rescued from Meat Factory Suburban K9
Kim was rescued from a South Korean dog meat factory farm at the age of 3 months. If she had not been rescued, she would either still be living in...
Chicago Dog Training Teaching Dogs to Heel in Public Suburban K9
Dog training, puppy training, and socializing in public! The Suburban K9 dog training program utilizes "heel" in a variety of situations. Heel is the process of teaching dogs to walk...
Chicago Dog Training Dogs to Follow Owner Suburban K9
Board and train dog training and socializing. This video shows an American Eskimo dog that was very scared of new people. This video was taken after the first week of...
Chicago Dog Training Practicing Obedience Commands in Parking Lot Suburban K9
Dog training and socializing with two Suburban K9 trainers. They are working with their training dogs on their obedience commands. We believe in helping dogs through calm training based on...
Chicago Dog Training Victorian Bulldog to Playing Dead Suburban K9!
Layla is "playing dead" in this video. We trained her to wave her paw and then fall over when she hears the word "bang". Since she is a Victorian Bulldog...
Madison dog training German Shepherd practicing obedience Suburban K9
Board and Train dog, Scarlett, is a four month old German Shepherd that is beginning her off leash training. Scarlett had been in our board and train program for about...
Chicago Dog Training German Shepherd Blaze Off Leash Obedience Suburban K9!
Board and Train dog Blaze, a German Shepherd, practicing off leash obedience in one of our fields. He has progressed past the point of wearing a long line or leash....
Pittsburgh Dog Training Luca the German Shepherd with Suburban K9!
Luca is a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix that is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. He is excelling at his training! After 10 days he is able to...
10 year old German Short Hair with Dog Aggression
We are working with Meb on his fear aggression with other dogs. His trainer Maggie has worked to train and calm down Meb's heightened anxiety around other dogs. Meb and...
Indianapolis Dog Training Renzie Outside with Suburban K9!
Outdoor training for Renzie the sweet little pup! Please excuse the wind noise! Renzie is a great little dog that is staying with Suburban K9 for our Board and Train...
Training a Dog to Stay in its Owners Vicinity Chicago Dog Training
These two labs were sent all the way from Texas for our doggie bootcamp. Their owner spends a lot of time in the desert and needs his dogs to stay...
Chicago Dog Training Teaching Come When Called Suburban K9!
Cali the lab is being trained on the "come" command in this video. Practicing "come" on leash is an important first step before moving to off leash "come". Cali is...
German Shepherd Training Around Distractions Chicago Dog Training
Bolt the German Shepherd is training off leash around two big distractions. Fresh bacon and his favorite ball! See why the Suburban K9 trainers are called on by clients around...
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...
Chicago Dog training Pomeranian practicing off leash come Suburban K9
Nala is staying with Suburban K9 for our board and train program. Here she is practicing a long distance down stay along with a long distance come. She is about...
Elgin Dog Training an Australian Labradoodle Off Leash with Suburban K9!
In this video Nelson is training Baron the Australian Labradoodle. They are enjoying a beautiful day and practicing some off leash obedience. The better a dog listens while off...
Training with Zoe in Milwaukee – Suburban K9
Zoe the Chocolate Lab is 7 months old and came to us with a lot of general excitement. Her house manners needed much improvement. Our Milwaukee trainer Maggie, worked...
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
To teach a dog to heel you first must know exactly what you want the dog to do. When heeling the dog should be even with your heel and focused...
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...
House Breaking and Nipping
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...
Madison Dog Training German Shepherds Off Leash Come Suburban K9
Board and Train dogs Gus and Scarlett. This short video shows two young German Shepherds practicing off leash come. Often times multiple dog commands have a way of falling off...
How to Socialize Your Puppy
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...
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
Many people get dogs both for the love that they give us and because they are such natural guardians of their home and family. I love all dogs, but I...
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...
Coprophagia (Poop Eating)
Does your dog have the disgusting habit of eating either their own or another dogs feces? This issue is surprisingly common in dogs and can be very tough to overcome....
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
Bringing home a new baby can be a very stressful experience and the last thing that you need is to have to worry about how to introduce your dog to...
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...