Balanced Dog Training With Suburban K9

All about Frenchies!  How did the French Bulldog become the most popular dog breed in the country?  They are awesome dogs, but they come with some issues and challenges.  From breathing problems, to allergies to back issues....there is a lot to know before you get one.  

Also, while many of them are little cuddle bugs, some are tough drivey dogs that want to work.  Make sure you know all about the breed before you commit.  

For the right person a French Bulldog could be the best dog in the world.  For the wrong person they could be a nightmare of medical bills and behavioral challenges.

Tune in and hear Matt and Nelson's opinions on the breed.

In this episode we dive into the best small dog breeds. To make it more fun we polled our nation wide team of trainers and highlighted their recommended breeds in the episode.

Please share this with anyone considering getting a small dog so that they can choose the right breed for them.

The title says it all! This is another episode where we take questions from social media and answer them on the show.

Submit your own question here or on YouTube and we will try and cover it on a future episode!

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of dog body language. Dogs are constantly communicating with us through their movements, posture, facial expressions, and even their tail wags! Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or new to the canine world, learning how to read these signals can enhance your bond and help you better understand your pup.

We'll explore common signs of happiness, stress, fear, and excitement, as well as some of the more subtle cues that dogs use to express themselves. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a clearer insight into what your dog is really thinking.

Keep in mind that dog body language can be very confusing. All the things dogs do when fighting are also done while they are playing. You generally can not rely on just one part of your dog's body language to determine if they are being friendly or aggressive. You need to evaluate their mouth, their eyes, their back, their tail and also look at their overall body language. Is it "tight" or "loose"? Tight body language is often an issue and loose body language is never an issue.

Drop a comment and let us know what you think of the episode!

In this episode we talk about how to adopt an adult dog. We spend some time discussing how to pick the right dog and then spend most of the episode on how to introduce that dog to your home.

Is the "decompression period" real? Should you start training your new dog right away or allow them free rein for a while they acclimate? Matt and Nelson give their opinions on these topics and more.

We discussed the following video during this episode:

Picking the right puppy:https://youtu.be/XzGCu6t6-_w?si=bGpfK5La1WuPiixz

The guys dive into intra household dog aggression and discuss how to help dogs that live together and fight with each other. Fixing this can be tough, but it is definitely possible.

Here are a few of the videos we mentioned in the episode.

Place command Video ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk4YI6AOPAw&t=37s⁠

We covered a lot of wacky topics in this episode. Tune in and let us know what you think!

Here is everything you need to know to potty training your puppy quickly.

We also included a link to a funny video we discussed in the episode. It is definitely worth watching!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI6Jmgb04lU

We get a lot of questions on the difference between a service dog, a therapy dog and an emotional support dog. These are three very different categories and the differences matter.

Different rules and laws both protect and restrict dogs and their handlers and it is crucial to know the difference if you will be taking your dog in public as a therapy dog, ESA or service dog.

This is an often overlooked topic that we help clients with all the time. Many people get their dog trained well enough to listen to them, but are still worried about how that dog will react to a dog sitter or a dog walker.

We cover how to handle this situation with dogs that are simply wild, dogs that are aggressive and dogs that are fearful.

Let us know if you have any questions after giving it a listen!