Service • Behavior Consultation
Your First Step to Calm — The In-Home Dog Behavior Consultation in Oklahoma City
Before you give up on your dog, give us two hours. Loreanne comes to your home, sees the real behavior where it actually happens, and builds a tailored, balanced and fear-free plan — no kennel, no pressure, no guesswork.
It’s the required first step for every dog we work with, and the part that changes everything. Calm dogs aren’t born; they’re built — by you, with the right guidance.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text 405-822-8809 — a quick, no-pressure chat.
A dog behavior consultation with Urban Ruffneck K9 Training is a private, in-home visit across the Oklahoma City metro. For $100 and about two hours, AKC CGC Evaluator and Dog Bite Prevention Educator Loreanne Cowan observes your dog in its own environment, reads its body language, and builds a tailored, balanced and fear-free plan. It’s the no-obligation first step for every client.
What It Is
Real help starts where the behavior lives — your home.
Most training starts in a classroom or a kennel, far from where your dog actually struggles. We do it the other way around. The behavior consultation begins in your living room, your doorway, your backyard — the exact places where the lunging, the barking, the anxiety, or the chaos shows up.
That’s the whole point of going in-home: Loreanne gets to see the real dog, in the real environment, with the real triggers — not a nervous version of your dog in an unfamiliar facility. From there, she reads your dog’s body language, listens to your goals and daily routine, and builds a plan around your dog and your life. No cookie-cutter templates.
You walk away from the visit with clarity and a real path forward — whether that’s a full training package or simply the confidence to know what to do next.
What to Expect
Your two hours, and what they give you.
This isn’t a sales call in disguise. It’s a working session built to give you answers — and a plan you can actually use.
A real behavior assessment
Loreanne observes your dog in its own environment and reads the body language behind the behavior — so we understand the why, not just the symptom.
A conversation about your goals
We talk through your daily routine, your frustrations, and the calm, confident life you actually want — so the plan fits your household, not the other way around.
Expert insight you can use right away
You’ll leave with personalized, honest recommendations — practical first steps and a clear understanding of what training should look like for your dog.
Your tailored training plan
A recommended path built around your dog’s history, your home, and your goals — with options and pricing discussed openly at the end. No pressure to commit.
Who It’s For
If any of this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
The consultation is the right starting point whether you’re in crisis right now or you’re a devoted owner determined to do it right.
"I love my dog, but his behavior has gotten so stressful."
- Walks have become a battle — lunging or barking at people and other dogs.
- Having guests over feels impossible, and you worry someone could get hurt.
- You’ve quietly wondered if you’ll have to rehome him — and you feel like you’ve failed.
Your dog isn’t broken. He just needs a better plan — and so do you. Our goal is keeping your dog in your home.
"I've done the research. I refuse to give up on my dog."
- You’ve maybe been burned by board-and-train regression and want results that last.
- You want a real behaviorist’s approach — not drill-based obedience or quick fixes.
- You’re committed to a rescue with a hard past and want a plan built for your dog.
Not obedience. Not board-and-train. Real behavior change — built around your dog as an individual, with a trainer who stays in your corner.
What We Work On
The behaviors we get underneath.
The consultation is where we pinpoint what’s really going on. Common starting points include:
Reactivity & aggression
Leash lunging, barking, and dog-on-dog or dog-on-people reactivity — we teach better choices than the reaction.
Anxiety & destructive behavior
Separation anxiety, destructive chewing, and boredom — we replace the panic and the chaos with calm and purpose.
Leash manners & real-world calm
Loose-leash walking and confidence in public, so your dog can “do life” with you anywhere — not just at home.
Puppies & new dogs
Start right with manners, socialization, crate and potty training, and confidence-building from day one.
Rescues & second chances
A tailored plan for a dog with a hard past — greetings, boundaries, and a respectful, trusting bond.
General "won't listen" chaos
The dog that just isn’t listening. We build structure, leadership, and trust — so calm becomes the new normal.
Why Start Here
Why an in-home consultation beats a send-away program.
We don’t send your dog away and hand back a stranger’s results. Here’s what makes the in-home approach stick.
In-home, not sent away.
We see the real behavior where it happens and coach you alongside your dog — so the results stick, with no regression handoff when a kennel sends your dog back.
Behavior, not just obedience.
This isn’t sit-stay drilling. We get underneath the leash lunging, the anxiety, and the destruction, and teach your dog better options than the reaction.
Balanced AND fear-free.
Clear structure paired with positive reinforcement — always building trust, never fear or pain. Balanced does not mean harsh corrections.
A partner for the life of your dog.
The consultation is the start of a relationship. With the Lifelong Journey Package you get lifetime trainer support — we never rush to suggest giving up.
How It Works
Getting started is simple.
From first call to a clear plan — here’s exactly what to expect.
Reach out by 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.
In-home consultation
$100, about 2 hours. Loreanne observes your dog in its own environment, talks through your goals, and reads your dog’s body language. No pressure.
Your honest, tailored plan
You’ll get expert insight and personalized recommendations — built around your dog, your home, and your lifestyle.
Training that starts at home
If you choose to continue, we build the foundation where behavior is strongest, then take it into public at a pace that fits you both.
Real-world reps + support
Qualified clients earn invites to Ruffneck Rover pack walks, and Lifelong Journey owners get continued guidance through every stage.
Pricing
One simple first step — then a plan built for you.
The consultation is a flat $100. Every training package begins with this visit, so the plan and pricing are tailored to your dog before you commit to anything.
Two-Hour Behavior Consultation
In-home. No pressure, no obligation. The required first step for every dog — and the foundation of every package below.
Lifelong Journey Package
2 in-home + 3 public sessions, personalized support, lifetime trainer access, and Rover Pack walk invites. (Flagship.)
Puppy Primer Package
For pups 8 weeks–6 months: potty, crate, leash, recall, socialization, and confidence.
Better Together Package
Great for rescues and older dogs: greetings, boundaries, loose-leash walking, and a respectful bond.
Full package details live on each service page. Dog Bite Prevention Education is included free with every package.
Who You’re Working With
“A calm dog isn’t born. They’re built — with patience, trust, and the right guidance.”
— Loreanne Cowan, Founder & Lead Trainer
Your consultation is led by Loreanne Sistrunk Cowan — a proud member of the Cherokee Nation who grew up on a working Oklahoma 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, giving her a deep read on canine behavior and stress.
Today she’s helped over 300 Oklahoma families work through reactivity, anxiety, and leash chaos with calm, structured leadership.
What Our Clients Say
See what OKC dog owners are saying.
“I’m sure you’ve heard about couples who were about to divorce but found a counselor who helped them find a way forward. Loreanne was that for me and my Cavapoo, Charlie… She has taught me a lot about canine behavior.”
Service Area
In-home consultations across the OKC metro.
We come to you. Urban Ruffneck K9 Training is based in Edmond and serves the wider Oklahoma City metro within about an hour:
Not sure if you’re in range? Just ask — call or text 405-822-8809.
FAQ
Behavior consultation — your questions, answered.
What is a dog behavior consultation, and how much does it cost?
It’s the first step for every client: a no-obligation, in-home visit where Loreanne assesses your dog and your home. The consultation is $100 and takes about two hours. At the end, we discuss training options and pricing based on your goals.
How does the in-home consultation actually work?
After a short phone call to confirm details, Loreanne comes to your home, observes your dog in its own environment, reads its body language, and talks through your goals and daily routine. You finish with expert insight and a clear, tailored plan.
Why does training start in my home instead of a facility?
Behavior patterns are strongest where they happen — your living room, your doorway, your street. Starting at home lets us see the real behavior and build a plan that fits your life, then move into public spaces once the foundation is solid. No kennel, no regression handoff.
Does "balanced" training mean harsh corrections?
No. Balanced and fear-free means clear structure paired with positive reinforcement — always building trust, never fear or pain.
Can a reactive or anxious dog really be helped?
Reactivity, anxiety, and biting are behaviors we work to change every day. Your dog isn’t broken — he just needs a better plan, and so do you. Our goal is keeping your dog in your home, not giving up on him.
What happens after the consultation?
You choose. There’s no pressure to commit. If you’d like to move forward, every package — from the Puppy Primer to the flagship Lifelong Journey — builds directly on the plan we create during your visit.
Before you give up on your dog, give us two hours.
Your dog’s calm, confident life starts with one in-home visit. Text or call to set up your consultation and get your exclusive Ruffneck Rovers pack-walk invite.
Or call/text: 405-822-8809
A phone call is required before any visit — so please include your number.