About Urban Ruffneck K9 Training
Our mission is simple: keep your dog in your home, for life
We’re an in-home, balanced and fear-free behavior modification dog training company serving Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro. We don’t just train dogs — we train people and dogs together, so the calm holds up at home and in the real world.
- #1 Dog Trainer in OKC Metro — Sniffspot 2025
- American Kennel Club CGC Evaluator
- Dog Bite Prevention Educator
- Former Vet Tech
- Ran Pet-Sitting Business
- Pet Professional Guild Member in Good Standing
Founder. AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Dog Bite Prevention Educator. Former Vet Tech. Lead Ruffneck. Sass Wrangler. Pro Pet Sitter.
Loreanne Sistrunk Cowan is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation and a lifelong animal lover, her roots run deep in Oklahoma red dirt. Born in Guymon, she grew up on a small working farm in SW Kansas — raising everything from goats and chickens to hogs and hound pups — she learned firsthand the power of trust, structure, and the unspoken bond between animals and people. In 2000 she returned to Oklahoma and has been here ever since.
Before stepping into professional dog training as a certified canine behavior specialist, Loreanne spent years as a veterinary technician and ran her own successful pet-sitting business (Loreanne’s Quality Pet Care). That mix of animal health and in-home care gave her a deep understanding of canine behavior, stress triggers, and the emotional needs of dogs — at home and out in the community.
Today, she brings all of it into every session. Clients know her for her bold honesty, deep compassion, and unwavering dedication to helping both ends of the leash succeed. She doesn’t just train dogs — she coaches people, builds trust, and creates lasting transformation.
Meet the Co-Pilot
Grizzmo: living proof that calm is built, not born.
Loreanne’s trusted training partner wasn’t always the calm, confident dog clients meet today. Adopted as a seven-month-old rescue, Grizzmo struggled with severe anxiety after leaving his quiet country foster for the buzz of the city — the very thing so many Urban Ruffneck dogs are working through.
Through steady structure, patient leadership, and real-world exposure, he transformed. Today, Grizzmo plays an active role in training sessions, pack walks, and community outings — modeling calm, collected behavior and helping other dogs learn to navigate the world with confidence.
If your dog reminds you of where Grizzmo started, you’re exactly who we built this for. Your dog isn’t broken — he just needs a better plan. So do you.
Our Mission
We're in the business of keeping your dog in your home — for life.
Too many good owners are told their dog is “too far gone,” or are quietly nudged toward rehoming when behavior gets hard. We don’t believe that. Reactivity, anxiety, and leash chaos are behaviors we work to change every day — and we’d rather coach you to become the confident leader your dog needs than hand back a stranger’s results.
What We Believe
Four principles guide everything we do.
Decisions, Not Dominance
We teach the dog how to make better choices — giving them better options than the negative behavior, instead of ruling by force or fear.
Beyond Obedience
This isn’t sit-stay drilling. It’s building real, mutual trust and understanding between you and your canine companion.
Train the Human, Help the Dog
We coach owners to become better, more responsible leaders while providing “therapy” for their dogs — understanding and bonding for both ends of the leash.
Every Dog Is an Individual
No two dogs are exactly the same. Every plan is tailored to the needs of your dog, your home, and your goals — never a template.
What Sets Us Apart
Not obedience. Not board-and-train. Real behavior change.
We ARE…
We are NOT…
FREE Dog Bite Prevention Training When You Purchase ANY Package!
77% of children under the age of 12 are bitten by a dog that they KNOW. Let’s prevent this together
Credentials & Recognition
Why Clients in Northwest OKC and Edmond Trust Us.
#1 Dog Trainer, OKC Metro
Top-ranked in the Oklahoma City Metro on Sniffspot’s Best Dog Trainers in Oklahoma, 2025 (also #4 statewide).
NextDoor Neighborhood Fave
We were recognized as an Edmond neighborhood favorite in 2025.
Pet Professional Guild Member
We belong to an organization dedicated to humane, science-informed training guided by empathy and ethics.
AKC CGC Evaluator
Official American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluator — plus Urban Canine and AKC Trick Dog testing.
Dog Bite Prevention Educator
77% of children are bitten by a dog they know before age 12 — and it’s preventable. Bite-prevention education is included free with every package.
Former Veterinary Technician
Years of hands-on animal-health experience inform every behavior plan and every read of a dog’s body language.
Certified Canine Trade Group Trainer
Trained on “Decisions Not Dominance”, Loreanne follows Canine Trade Group’s training methods.
10 Best Dog Obedience Training In Oklahoma City - TrustAnalytica
We believe in using methods that are based on the latest research in animal behavior and psychology to help dogs learn and thrive.
TADSAW Supporter
Proud supporter of Train A Dog, Save A Warrior — affordable training that gives back to the community.
Before you give up on your dog, give us two hours.
Your dog’s calm, confident life starts with one in-home visit. Let’s meet your dog where the behavior happens — and build the plan together.
Or call or text us first: 405-822-8809
