Training a Dominant Dog to Live in a House Properly
This video shows Jake from Midwest Lab Rescue being trained by Mike, an assistant trainer with Suburban K-9. Jake was given up for extremely dominant behavior in the home. He would jump on his owner...
View ArticleTraining a Deaf Pitbull
This video was filmed in 2006 when The West Suburban Humane Society sent me a deaf pitbull named Petunia for training. I took this video to show people that training a deaf dog isn’t very difficult and...
View ArticleSmallest 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...
View ArticleTreadmill 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 here to help a dog lose weight in a...
View ArticleOff-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 for about two weeks. Notice the calm demeanor...
View ArticleStopping Leash Pulling
Hope is a young dog that was given to a rescue group for poor behavior. Her main issue was pulling on leash. She went through our one week board and train program to learn her basic obedience commands...
View ArticleDog 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 women who just dropped her...
View ArticleNBC News Segment
Carolyn Mossberger from the West Suburban Humane Society and Matt Covey from Suburban K9 trouble shoot problems you may have while training a new pet.
View ArticleChoosing 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 use with your particular...
View ArticleOff-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 second week in our our board and train program.
View ArticleOver 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.
View ArticleOff 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 audio and decided to...
View ArticleProperly 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 while utilizing this collar.
View ArticleYoung 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 him he has trained in the sun, snow, and rain. Springtime...
View ArticleCBS Chicago News Segment
Suburban K9 Teams up with West Suburban Humane Society and is featured in multiple video segments on CBS Chicago News!
View ArticlePomeranian 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 yards from the trainer at the start of the...
View ArticleGerman 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 the country.
View ArticleTeaching a Dog to Come Chicago Dog Training
This video discusses teaching your dog the come command.
View ArticleTraining 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 close. In the video, you can see how the dogs are...
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