Shelby Training with Pearl at the Suburban K9 Academy in Yorkville, Illinois
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...
Lilliana Training with Maple at the Suburban K9 Academy in Yorkville, Illinois
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...
Packer Training with Lilli at the Suburban K9 Academy in Yorkville, IL
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...
Zach Training Smoke at the Suburban K9 Academy
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...
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
Choosing a name for your puppy certainly isn’t rocket science, but there are a few tips you should be aware of. The first is that the ideal dog name is...
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...
In Home Dog Bootcamp Houston, Texas
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...
Regan Training Buddy
Suburban K9 trainer Regan works with Buddy around distractions including other dogs.
Holly training Flo
Suburban K9's Holly training with Flo in Skokie, Illinois. It looks like Flo loves working with Holly!
Training a Husky in the Snow!
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 and Puppy Training
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 Dog Bootcamp...
Dog Training in Houston
In this video, one of our Houston dog trainers is working with an awesome Lab named Faith. They are practicing the heel command in a beautiful park. Faith has been...
Dog Training in Phoenix
In this video two Suburban K9 trainers are working with some of their awesome clients. They are practicing their obedience training at a park in Scottsdale, AZ on a nice...
Training Archer the GSD in Dallas
Archer is an awesome German Shepherd who is participating in our One Year Program. This program was created to help our clients raise the perfect dogs. It has been modified...
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...
Training Day in Yorkville
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.
Katelyn and Mario the German Shepherd in Phoenix
Mario is an awesome German Shepherd that is doing a training package with Suburban K9. He is fully off leash trained and is a great dog! In this video he...
Holly Training with Watson the Maltipoo in Skokie Illinois
Watson is a young Maltipoo that stayed with us for our doggie bootcamp. He is a great pup and learned quickly! In this video he is practicing his leash training...
Holly Training with Willow the Golden Retriever in Glencoe Illinois
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 trainer Holly! Willow excelled at...
Sam Training with Addison in Houston Texas
Addison recently stayed with us for our dog boot camp. She stayed with our trainer Sam and they are good buddies! We shot this video on a dreary winter day...
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...
Lenny Training with Cali
Cali absolutely loves training and squeaky toys!
Holly training Chance
Holly is working on obedience with her board and train Chance. They also found some time to have fun and play!
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...
Alex and Aria Practicing Off Leash Heel in the Yard
In this video Alex is working with a Golden Retriever named Aria. Aria is a great dog and is learning quickly. She is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog...
Maggie Training a Chocolate Lab in the Field
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....
Lexi Training a Golden Retriever Off Leash
Lexi is an awesome dog trainer and is a valuable part of the Suburban K9 team! In this video she is working on some off leash obedience with a Golden...
Nelson Training with Cooper the Goldendoodle
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...
Katelyn Training Finn
Katelyn is working with Finn during his board and train with Suburban K9. This 7.5 month old chocolate lab didn't know stay or come at all before Katelyn started working...
Katelyn Training with Ernie
Ernie is a lovable Goldendoodle that is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. He is a great pup and loves pretty much everything. He loves to play, to...
Briggs Trains at Art Hill
Jack trains Biggs, the Australian Labradoodle, at the famous Art Hill in Forest Park located in St. Louis, MO. Here Briggs demonstrates his obedience and focIJg3cXDafMkus in a public place...
Abbie Trains with Cali the American Bulldog Mix
Abbie shows off Cali, the American Bulldog mix's strong sense for general obedience in Waukesha, WI. Bulldog's can be incredibly powerful animals but are extremely intelligent and loyal! Rfcan-mmbK0
Eric Training with Bogey
Bogey is a young Golden Retriever staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. In this video he is learning to follow his trainer while off leash. We have roughly...
Lexi Training with Frannie
Frannie is staying with Suburban K9 to work on socialization issues with other dogs. She has more progress to make, but so far she is doing great! All of the...
Lexi Training Maddux
Maddux is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. In this video he is learning to follow his trainer while off leash in one of our training fields. We...
Abbie Trains a Wirehaired Griffon
Cooper came to us with some selective listening and excitement issues his owners were looking to eradicate. Here is our Milwaukee Trainer, Abbie, working him through his obedience routine in...
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...
German Shepherd Coming Past Steak
Koda the German Shepherd is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. Koda is about six months old and is doing very well. He has been with us for...
Kiwi the Goldendoodle
Kiwi is a young Goldendoodle staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. He is a ton of fun and his trainer Nelson loves working with him. It is a...
Chili the Vizsla
Chili is a young Vizsla staying with Suburban K9 for our Dog Bootcamp. He is a great dog and loves to train with his trainer Eric. His favorite command is...
Charlie Training Off Leash
Charlie is a young Australian Labradoodle that is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp program. In this video he is practicing his obedience skills while off leash. Charlie...
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...
How a dog should 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. In this video, we show how a...
Advancing Your Obedience
In this video we discuss simple ways to advance your dog's obedience commands. Once you have taught your dog the basic commands it is important to continue and challenge...
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...
Training Off Leash in House
Our board and train or dog boot camp program is different than other programs out there. One of the best parts is that it takes place in our trainers' homes!...
Molly the Lab Training With Suburban K9
Molly is a young lab that is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie boot camp program. All of our "guests" live in our trainers' homes while they are trained....
Watson the Portuguese Water Dog Training With Suburban K9
Watson the Portuguese Water Dog is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie boot camp. This video shows him training on quiet country road. We train dogs everywhere from the...
Lola Training In Madison
Lola is staying with Suburban K9 in Madison for our doggie bootcamp. In this video, the trainer is working with Lola at a local park. She is now far enough...
Leash Training Barron the Labradoodle
Barron is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. In this video he is doing some simple leash training with our trainer Jack. The dog making a guest appearance...
Hunter Training Off Leash
Hunter is a one year old Labradoodle staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. He is a great dog! In this video he is practicing his off leash heel...
Training Vedder the Vizsla
Vedder is a 13 week old Vizsla that is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog boot camp program. He is an absolute delight! In this video he is practicing...
Suburban K9 Non-Competition Agility
Suburban K9's Non-Competition Agility Class Preview - We focus on getting the dogs having fun and getting exercise. Video shot at West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove.
A Lab Playing a Silly Game of Fetch
Charlie is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp program. She is very smart and very drivey which means she needs a job to focus on! In this video...
Jazzy Training in Highland Park
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...
Off Leash Training with Suburban K9 Dog Training
Both of these dogs stayed with Suburban K9 for our dog boot camp program. The lab is practicing his off leash obedience while the black dog is chasing him...
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 listening....
Stella the German Shepherd Training with Maggie
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...
Portuguese Water Dog Training Off Leash
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...
Chief the Doberman in Training
Chief is a young Doberman that has been in training with Suburban K9 for about a week at the time of this video. He is staying with us for...
Kona and Hilo the Labradors Off Leash Training
A fully trained dog should listen both on and off leash. A dog with excellent training should listen even without their collar on. At Suburban K9, we believe in training...
Calling a German Shepherd past a Labrador
This video shows a German Shepherd and a Chocolate Lab that are both staying with Suburban K9 for our "doggie bootcamp." The German Shepherd is learning how to be...
Pomsky Training Off Leash
Gracie the Pomsky is staying with Suburban K9 for a dog boot camp, her she is working toward being off leash while enjoying the great outdoors.
Harley Off Leash Training – Chicago Dog Training
Harley is a young puppy that is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. In this video, she is practicing off leash come. We train dogs to listen...
Puppy Practicing the Stay Command
Max is a typical 8 month old puppy. He loves to run, jump, and act wild. Chasing kids is pretty high on his priority list! In this video, a Suburban...
Thor the Goldendoodle Training With Suburban K9 In Madison Wisconsin
Thor is a young Goldendoodle staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. He is staying with our trainer in Madison, Wisconsin. Thor is a friendly dog that needs...
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...
Teddy Training with Suburban K9
Teddy is a young goldendoodle that is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. Teddy is a great dog and is loving his stay with us. Our trainer...
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...
Remy Training Off Leash
Remy is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp program. He is an excellent dog and we are having so much fun with him! Our trainer Alexis is working...
Carl the German Shepherd Training with Suburban K9 in Elgin
Karl is a one year old German Shepherd that is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp program. He is now lucky enough to be owned by a...
American Bulldog Training Around a Stroller
Frankie the American Bulldog heard some special news, his family was expecting a new baby! Unfortunately for Frankie, he was not comfortable around strollers. Frankie stayed with Suburban K9...
Trooper the German Shepherd
Trooper stayed with Suburban K9 for our dog boot camp program. This video shows him training around an Australian Shepherd. We spend a lot of time training outside around...
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...
Jessy Training with Rider in Milwaukee
This is a clip of our Milwaukee trainer Jessy doing some training with Ryder. Ryder is a miniature Dachshund and aims to please.
Hunter the terrier mix practicing his obedience training
Hunter is a six month old terrier mix that is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. He is staying with our Milwaukee trainer. The trainer is working...
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...
Golden Retriever training
This Golden Retriever is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. His name is Sparkie His owners main goal is to be able to trust him off leash...
Off Leash Training with Portuguese Water Dogs
This video shows two Portuguese Water Dogs training off leash. These two have a tendency to get jealous when someone is petting the other dog and not petting them....
German Shepherd Off Leash Chicago Dog Training (Suburban K9)
Suburban K9 trains thousands of dogs to listen to their owners off leash. This dog is named Saxon and is staying with us for our "doggie boot camp." The...
Training a dog off leash in Madison Wisconsin
Hawk is a mix breed dog that loves to train. The trainer in this video is Alex Chadesh. Alex is the Suburban K9 trainer serving the Madison Wisconsin area....
Sheba the German Shepherd Puppy in Training
This video shows Sheba the German Shepherd training at the park. She was six months old at the time of the video. This video was taken one week into...
Puppy Rescued From Being Slaughtered For Food Is Now Training With 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...
Training dogs to heel in public. Suburban K9 Dog Training
The heel command is central to the Suburban K9 Dog Training program. Heel is the process of teaching dogs to walk calmly while in public. In this video, 5 of...
Charlie the Bichon Frise Puppy in Training Video 2
This is Charlie the 16 week old Bichon Frise puppy. He is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp program. He loves training and has fun everywhere he goes.
Charlie the Bichon Frise Puppy During Training
Charlie is a 16 week old Bichon Frise that is staying with Suburban K9 for our doggie bootcamp. He is working on housebreaking as well as general obedience commands. In...
Training a Dog to Follow his Owner
This video shows an American Eskimo dog that was very scared of new people. This video video was taken after the first week of our doggie bootcamp. He is warming...
Dogs Practicing Their Obedience Training in Parking Lot
Two Suburban K9 trainers are working with their training dogs on their obedience commands. We believe in helping dogs through calm training based on respect. This allows our client's dogs...
Training Off Leash with Small Dogs on Trail
The Suburban K9 trainers train dogs in many different situations and with many different goals. In the start of this video you can see the two cute little dogs being...
Layla the Victorian Bulldog Playing Dead
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...
Scarlett the German Shepherd Practicing Her Obedience
Scarlett is a four month old German Shepherd that is beginning her off leash training. We do a lot of work in the first week of training with the dog...
Blaze the German Shepherd Off Leash Obedience
This video shows 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. Once a...
Eric Training Hazel the Golden Retriever
Hazel is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp. She is an awesome dog and Eric is having a blast training her. In this video she is practicing the...
Lexi Training Luca
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...
Renzie Training Outside
Renzie is a great little dog that is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog bootcamp program. Here she is practicing some obedience outside on a beautiful day. Please excuse...
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...
Teaching a Dog to Come Chicago Dog Training
This video discusses teaching your dog the come command.
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...
Pomeranian practicing off leash come
Nala is staying with Suburban K9 for our dog boot camp. Here she is practicing a long distance down stay along with a long distance come. She is about 75...
Training a Labradoodle Off Leash
In this video Nelson is training Barron the Labradoodle. They are enjoying a beautiful day and practicing some off leash obedience. The better a dog listens while off leash...
Young dog practicing his off leash obedience training
Dusty is a mixed breed puppy that is staying with Suburban K9 for a dog boot camp program. He loves to train and in the two weeks we have had...
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...
Off Leash Work In The Snow
Professional dog trainer Mike Simmons is working on off leash obedience with an Australian Shepherd. It was extremely windy in Chicago while filming so we had to cut out the...
Dog Ownership Through the Years
Why does anyone get a dog? The answer to that has changed drastically over the course of history. Most of us have seen a major change in what dog ownership...
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 great...
Over the Shoulder Leather Leash
An over the shoulder leash is a great tool for a well trained dog. The leash allows you to have your hands free while still having control over your dog.
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...
Off-Leash Trained Puppy
This video shows Lenny Szatkowski training a four month old puppy. As you can see, she is well on her way to being fully off leash trained. This is her...
Gus and Scarlett German Shepherds Off Leash Come
Two German Shepherds come off leash at the same time
Choosing the Proper Collar for your Dog
Professional dog trainer Matt Covey discusses how different collars can be used for different dogs. Watch this video if you would like to learn what type of collar you should...
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 human...
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...
Properly Fitting a Training Collar
IF you have decided to utilize a Training Collar with your dog, this video will explain how to size the collar properly. We also discuss some common issues people have...
Dog Fetching Quarter
This video shows a dog practicing retrieving. She has been trained how to pick up many objects without chewing or breaking them. This command can be useful (ask any pregnant...
Off-Leash Training a Puppy
This video shows an eight month old puppy that is working on his off-leash training. The long line is on the dog for safety since he has only been training...
Treadmill Trained Rottweiler
For many people the idea of treadmill training a dog conjures up images of dog fighting. Although some people use this tool for the wrong reason, it is being used...
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...
Smallest Agility Dog
At Suburban K-9 our biggest focus is helping dogs and their owners overcome behavioral issues. We work with anxiety, fear, aggression, poor manners, phobias, resource guarding, and other problems people...
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 Sheet
Heel Heel is the dogs command for walk at your heel side, which is on your left. The dog should be at your heel or even a little behind you...
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...