Service • Rescue & Essential Dog Training
Start Right, or Start Over the Right Way — Rescue & Puppy Training in OKC
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.
Whether you just brought home a rescue or a rambunctious puppy, this isn’t one-size-fits-all obedience. It’s real-world training, tailored to your world — balanced, fear-free, and built around your dog as an individual.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text 405-822-8809 — a quick, no-pressure chat.
Rescue & Essential Dog Training at Urban Ruffneck K9 Training covers two foundational, in-home programs across the Oklahoma City metro, each $975 and including the in-home consultation. The Better Together Package helps rescues and older dogs build greetings, boundaries, basic obedience, loose-leash walking, and a respectful bond. The Puppy Primer Package starts pups aged 8 weeks to 6 months with potty, crate, leash, recall, socialization, and confidence. Both are balanced and fear-free, tailored to your home and your dog.
What It Is
Every great dog starts with a foundation.
A new rescue and a new puppy have more in common than you’d think: both are learning how to live in your world, and both do best when the right structure starts early — before small habits become big problems. These two programs build that foundation in the place it matters most: your home.
We don’t drill commands and call it training. Rooted in Decisions, Not Dominance, we teach your dog better choices and coach you to lead with calm, confident structure. Every plan is tailored, because every dog is an individual — your rescue’s history and your puppy’s personality shape the work.
And when you’re ready for more, both programs lead naturally into the flagship Lifelong Journey Package — public-space sessions and lifetime trainer support for the whole life of your dog.
The Two Programs
Two foundations, one philosophy.
Both are $975, both start in your home, and both include the required behavior consultation. Pick the one that fits your dog — or ask us, and we’ll help you choose.
Great for rescues & older dogs
Better Together Package
“You need structure. Build a respectful bond and real-world manners — fast.”
- Three powerful sessions to tune in, not tune out — 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.
Perfect for new rescues, older pups, or families wanting to reset routines and reconnect with calm, confident leadership.
Can begin at 8 weeks old
Puppy Primer Package
“Calm isn’t a vibe. It’s a skill. Let’s build it — raise a pup you actually want to live with.”
- 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.
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 Education is included with every package — 77% of children bitten by a dog know that dog, and it’s preventable.
Who It’s 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 both want to do it right from the start.
"I rescued him for life — I want to do it right."
- 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.
You didn’t rescue him to give up on him. The Better Together Package builds the calm, confident dog you both deserve.
"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.
Calm isn’t a vibe — it’s a skill. The Puppy Primer Package helps you build it from week one.
Before You Even Bring One 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.
Cute doesn't cut it if the fit ain't right.
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. Let’s find your future calm companion.
Why Urban Ruffneck
Why start your rescue or puppy with us.
The foundation you build now shapes the dog you live with for years. Here’s why owners trust us to lay it.
In-home, not sent away.
We train where behavior actually happens — your home — and coach you alongside your dog, so the structure sticks. No kennel, no regression handoff.
Behavior, not just obedience.
Rooted in Decisions Not Dominance and Beyond Obedience: we build trust and teach better choices, folding in manners along the way — not just sit-stay drilling.
Balanced AND fear-free.
Clear structure paired with positive reinforcement — clarity over control, always building trust. Especially important for a sensitive rescue or a young pup.
A clear next step.
Both programs flow into the flagship Lifelong Journey Package — public-space sessions, Ruffneck Rover pack walks, and lifetime trainer support when you’re ready.
How It Works
Getting started is simple — every package begins the same way.
From first call to a confident foundation — 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 assesses your rescue or puppy in its own environment and you build a clear, tailored plan together.
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.
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.
Grow when you're ready
Upgrade to the Lifelong Journey for public-space sessions, Ruffneck Rover pack walks, and lifetime trainer support.
Pricing
Where these programs fit.
Personalized training, real-world pricing. Every package begins with the in-home consultation, so your plan and pricing are tailored to your dog before you commit to anything.
Better Together Package
For rescues and older dogs: greetings, boundaries, basic obedience, loose-leash walking, and a respectful bond.
Puppy Primer Package
For pups 8 weeks–6 months: potty, crate, leash, recall, socialization, and confidence.
Two-Hour Behavior Consultation
In-home. No pressure, no obligation. The required first step for every dog.
Puppy Temperament Testing
Pick the right puppy for your family — before the first sit. Standalone; not part of a package.
Looking for public-space sessions and lifetime support? See the flagship Lifelong Journey Package. 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 training 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 — including many rescue adopters and new-puppy owners — build calm, confident dogs with structured leadership.
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What Our Clients Say
Rescues and pups who found their footing.
“Loreanne saved us and our rescue dog, Lou Lou! She helped us understand him and gave us a plan we could actually follow at home.”
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Service Area
Rescue & puppy training 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
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. It’s $975 and 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. It’s $975 and 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 — calm isn’t a vibe, it’s a skill, and we help you build it.
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 or call to set up your consultation, and we’ll help you choose between Better Together and the Puppy Primer.
Or call/text: 405-822-8809
A phone call is required before any visit — so please include your number.