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Rescue & Puppy Training in the OKC Metro

Start Right, or Start Over the Right Way, with Your Dog!

Two foundational, in-home programs for the dogs at the beginning of their journey: the Better Together Package for rescues and older dogs, and the Puppy Primer Package for new pups. Both build calm, confident leadership and real-world manners — fast.

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Our Most Popular Packages by Age

Two foundations, one philosophy.

Pick the one that fits your dog — or ask us, and we’ll help you choose. Both packages include consultation.

Better Together Package for rescues and older dogs

Better Together Package

Great for Rescues & Older Dogs
$ 975
  • Three powerful sessions to tune in — say goodbye to "he's just excited."
  • Greetings and boundaries that hold up around people and other dogs.
  • Basic obedience and loose-leash walking.
  • Stronger communication and bonding between you and your dog.
  • Tailored guidance for your home, your dog, and your lifestyle.
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Perfect for new rescues, older pups, or families wanting to reset routines and reconnect with calm, confident leadership. 
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Puppy Primer Package

Puppies 8 Weeks & Up
$ 975
  • 2–3 private, in-home training sessions.
  • Potty training guidance plus crate & sleep routines.
  • Intro to leash, sit, stay, recall & more.
  • Solutions for nipping, jumping & chewing.
  • Early socialization & confidence building.
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Perfect for puppies under 6 months learning how to “dog.” After the Primer, ask about upgrading to public-space sessions and lifetime support. 

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

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Who These Packages Are For

If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.

These programs are built for the committed rescue adopter and the new-puppy owner who want to do it right from the start.

"I rescued him for life — I want to keep my promise."

  • Your dog carries habits or anxiety from a previous life, and you refuse to be one more person who gave up.
  • You want a respectful bond and real-world manners — not drill-based obedience.
  • You want a plan built around your rescue's history, not a cookie-cutter class.

"I want to raise this puppy right — before bad habits set in."

  • The nipping, jumping, chewing, and potty accidents are wearing you down.
  • You know early socialization and confidence matter, but you're not sure where to start.
  • You want structure that fits your home — not a crowded group class.

Before You Bring a Puppy Home

Puppy Temperament Testing

Manners the Okie way start before the first sit. Pick the right puppy for your family — not just the cutest one.

Puppy temperament testing package

As an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and Dog Bite Prevention Educator, Loreanne helps families choose the right puppy by looking at energy, temperament, lifestyle, and long-term goals — so you start your journey with the right match for your home. 

Only $200 for expert help choosing your family’s next member!

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Why Urban Ruffneck K9

Why start your rescue or puppy with us.

The foundation you build now shapes the dog you live with for years. Here’s why dog parents trust us to build it.

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In-home, not sent away

All training starts with a 2-hour in-home consultation, where the real behavior happens — then moves into the real world. You stay involved, so there’s no regression handoff.

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Behavior, not just obedience

We change the underlying behavior — reactivity, anxiety, leash pulling — and teach your dog better choices. (Basic obedience gets folded in along the way.)

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Balanced AND fear-free

Clear communication — not just cookies and “good boys,” and never harsh corrections. We teach dogs what to do and what not to do: firm, fair, and fear-free.

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A partner for the long haul

We coach the human, build the bond, and stay in your corner — with ongoing guidance and invite-only Ruffneck Rover pack walks so the calm holds up in the real world.

Our Process

Getting started is simple — every package begins the same way.

From first call to a confident foundation — here’s exactly what to expect.

  • 1
    Initial Contact, Call, or Text
    Text or call 405-822-8809. A quick phone call is required before any visit, so we can confirm details and ask a few questions.
  • 2
    In-home Consultation
    Over the 2-hour period, Loreanne assesses your rescue or puppy in its own environment and together you build a clear, tailored plan.
  • 3
    Choose Your Program
    Better Together for a rescue or older dog, or Puppy Primer for a new pup — each $975, built directly on your consultation plan.
  • 4
    Build the Foundation at Home
    Your in-home sessions establish structure, manners, and confidence where behavior is strongest—at a pace that fits you both.
  • 5
    Grow When You're Ready
    Upgrade to the Lifelong Journey for public-space sessions, Ruffneck Rover pack walks, and lifetime trainer support.
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Pricing

All of Our Available Packages

Personalized training, real-world pricing. Every package begins with the in-home consultation, so your plan is tailored to your dog before you commit to anything.

Better Together Package

Great for Rescues & Older Dogs
$ 975
  • Reset routines and reconnect with calm, confident leadership through 3 sessions. 
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Puppy Primer Package

Puppies 8 Weeks & Up
$ 975
  • 2–3 private, in-home training sessions to introduce puppy basics.
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Puppy Temperament Testing

Pick the Right Puppy for You
$ 200
  • Guidance from experienced AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator
  • Observe energy and temperament.
  • Lifestyle and long-term goal evaluation for the breeds you want to explore.
  • Prevent biting from the start with a pro educator.
  • Choose with confidence.
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After the Temperament Testing, consider starting our Puppy Primer for all essential puppy training. 
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Behavior Consultation

In-home Evaluation
$ 100
  • Observe body language behind the behavior, so you understand the why.
  • Discuss goals, your daily routine, and the household you actually want.
  • Pro insight you can use the same day — honest, practical first steps.
  • Your tailored, balanced and fear-free plan.
  • Clarity and a real path forward.
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Before you spend a dime on a training package, get a real plan — built in the room where the problem actually happens.

Lifelong Journey Package

A Partner for the Lifetime of Your Dog
$ 1,775-1,995
  • Perfect for owners who are all-in — committed rescue and family-dog owners who want a calm, confident dog they can take anywhere, and a partner for life. Includes the required $100 in-home consultation, and your package builds directly on that plan.
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Ruffneck Reset

Day training — add-on or stand-alone
$ 150-250
  • 4 hours of focused, balanced one-on-one training with Loreanne.
  • Real-world, location-based sessions — wherever the behavior needs to hold up.
  • Targeted work on behavior change, loose-leash walking, reactivity, and anxiety.
  • Text and photo updates throughout the day — see the progress as it happens.
  • Book as a day-training add-on to the Lifelong Journey Package or as a stand-alone reset.
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Perfect for owners who want fast, focused progress on a specific challenge. Pricing varies based on your dog’s concerns and needs, so Loreanne confirms the details with you before booking.

CGC / Urban Canine / AKC Trick Dog Evaluation

Official AKC testing — no training included
$ 50
  • Evaluated by a certified AKC CGC Evaluator.
  • AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Urban CGC, and AKC Trick Dog testing.
  • A recognized, real-world credential — the CGC is a widely respected first title and a common foundation for further AKC titles and programs.
  • Open to any dog — bring a dog you've trained yourself, or test after finishing one of our training packages.
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Perfect for owners whose dogs already have the manners and just need the certificate to prove it — whether you trained with us or somewhere else. Evaluations follow AKC standards; reach out for scheduling and what to bring on test day.

NOTE: Dog Bite Prevention Education is included FREE with every package.

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Who You'll Be Working With

Your training is led by Loreanne Sistrunk Cowan — a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation who grew up on a working farm learning the power of trust, structure, and the bond between animals and people. Before professional dog training, she spent years as a veterinary technician and ran her own pet-sitting business (Loreanne’s Quality Pet Care), giving her a deep read on canine behavior and stress.

Today she’s helped over 350 Oklahoma families — including many rescue adopters and new-puppy owners — build calm, confident dogs with structured leadership.

  • #1 Dog Trainer in OKC Metro — Sniffspot 2025
  • American Kennel Club CGC Evaluator
  • Dog Bite Prevention Educator
  • Former Vet Tech
  • Ran Pet-Sitting Business

What Our Clients Say

Rescues and pups who found their furever home.

Elaine with her dog Charlie - Urban Ruffneck K9 client
"I’m sure you’ve heard about couples who were about to get divorced but found a counselor who helped them find a way forward together. Loreanne was that for me and my male Cavapoo. Charlie is a super high energy guy with way too many smarts. I had trained two labradoodles and I thought Charlie would just be another doodle that I could make into a fun, canine companion. Things were not going well.

I wouldn’t say that I was ready to rehome him, but I just thought maybe he was too much dog for an 80 year old person. For sure, Charlie requires a lot of time. Consistent training is key. Sometimes I really don’t want to train him, but I know the outcome will be positive if I work at it. Loreanne has taught me a lot about canine behavior. I realize that the smarter the dog the harder the pet parent has to work to give them the life they deserve."
Elaine Dodson
Charlie's Best Friend

FAQ

Rescue & puppy training — your questions, answered.

What is the Better Together Package?​

It’s our foundational program for rescues and older dogs: three powerful in-home sessions that build greetings and boundaries, basic obedience and loose-leash walking, and stronger communication and bonding — all tailored to your home, dog, and lifestyle.

$975 includes the in-home consultation.

What is the Puppy Primer Package?​

It’s our starter program for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months: 2–3 private in-home sessions covering potty training, crate and sleep routines, intro to leash, sit, stay and recall, solutions for nipping, jumping and chewing, plus early socialization and confidence building. 

$975 includes the in-home consultation.

How long does it take to train a rescue dog?​

It depends on the dog’s history and the behaviors involved — every dog is an individual. Better Together is built to make real progress fast across three focused sessions, and many committed owners then move into the flagship Lifelong Journey for ongoing support. Your consultation sets a realistic, tailored plan.

Can a rescue with anxiety or reactivity be helped?​

Yes. Anxiety and reactivity are behaviors we work to change every day. We build a plan around your rescue’s specific history and your home, using balanced and fear-free methods. Our goal is keeping your dog in your home — not giving up on him.

When should I start training my puppy?​

As early as 8 weeks. Early socialization, potty and crate routines, and confidence are far easier to establish than to fix later. The Puppy Primer is designed to start pups right from the very beginning.

What is Puppy Temperament Testing?​

A $200 evaluation to help your family pick the right puppy — not just the cutest one. As an AKC CGC Evaluator and Dog Bite Prevention Educator, Loreanne assesses energy, temperament, lifestyle fit, and long-term goals. It’s offered on its own and isn’t part of a training package.

Does "balanced" training mean harsh corrections?​

No. Balanced and fear-free means clear structure paired with positive reinforcement — clarity over control, always building trust, never fear or pain.

Give your rescue — or your puppy — the right start.

It begins with one in-home visit. Text, call, or schedule a time on our booking calendar to book your consultation today.

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