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Top 10 Dog Trainer Companies
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5 Star Dog Training OKC
5 Star Dog Training OKC provides expert dog training services in Edmond and the Oklahoma City area, specializing in private 1:1 lessons, board and train programs, puppy training, group classes, and behavioral modification for issues including aggression and anxiety. Trainers focus on obedience, clear communication, canine body language, consistent commands, and positive reinforcement to deliver lasting results for dogs of all ages and breeds. Free consultations available; serves Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.
Pros
- Offers a full range of programs including private in-home or facility 1:1 lessons, intensive board-and-train, puppy socialization and manners from 8 weeks, group classes, and customized behavioral modification for aggression, anxiety, and other issues.
Cons
- Primary listed hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM with no Sunday availability noted on the main website.

All Dogs Unleashed Dog Training OKC
All Dogs Unleashed Dog Training OKC provides professional dog training, boarding, and grooming backed by guaranteed results and lifetime support. Programs serve dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments, including puppies, leash pullers, reactive dogs, and those needing off-leash control, through board-and-train, private lessons, in-home training, and obedience work at a downtown facility with indoor and outdoor areas.
Pros
- Intensive two-week board-and-train programs with daily structured sessions that build reliable obedience, recall, heel, place, and off-leash control for dogs of all breeds and ages.
Cons
- Board-and-train immersion requires dogs to stay at the facility for approximately two weeks, which may not fit every household preference or schedule.

Always Faithful Dog Training of Tulsa
Always Faithful Dog Training of Tulsa provides leadership-based dog training through private in-home lessons. The method teaches owners to communicate as pack leaders without treats, clickers, or shock collars. Services include beginner to advanced obedience, off-leash and high-distraction training, behavior modification for issues like aggression and anxiety, puppy training from 8 weeks, and therapy dog certification. Part of a national network founded by a U.S. Marine veteran that has trained over 60,000 dogs, serving Tulsa and surrounding communities including Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, and more with flexible scheduling.
Pros
- Offers convenient private in-home lessons tailored to the dog's home environment for addressing real-world behaviors like leash pulling, jumping, and barking
Cons
- Primarily focused on private one-on-one sessions rather than ongoing group classes, which may limit socialization options for some owners

Dog Training Elite Oklahoma City
Dog Training Elite Oklahoma City is a family-owned professional dog training company with over 40 years of experience offering in-home and group training. Programs include basic and advanced obedience, puppy training, service dog training (psychiatric, autism, medical alert, mobility), therapy dog training, and specialized work for anxiety, aggression, reactivity, and other behavioral issues. Trainers empower owners with lifelong skills using balanced methods customized to any breed, size, or age, with free assessments and military/first responder discounts.
Pros
- Offers convenient private in-home training sessions customized to the dog's home environment and specific behavioral challenges
Cons
- Uses balanced training methods that may include e-collars, which may not align with purely positive-reinforcement preferences

K9 University
K9 University is a premier dog training and boarding facility in the Oklahoma City metro area. Offering group obedience classes, puppy socialization, private lessons, boarding school, and Canine Good Citizen preparation, their experienced trainers focus on practical real-world obedience.
Pros
- Expansive dedicated training facility on Northwest Expressway.
Cons
- Facility-based group classes require fixed weekly schedule commitments.

Full Circle Obedience School
Full Circle Obedience School is the oldest private obedience school in the OKC Metro area, serving Oklahomans and their canine companions since 1990. It provides professional, positive, and humane force-free dog training using progressive, research-based methods that strengthen the bond between owners and dogs. Director Sydney Head is a second-generation trainer with experience since 1995. Offerings include puppy classes, First Step and Next Step group classes, AKC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog preparation, Dealing with D.I.N.O.S. for reactive dogs, elective courses such as agility and scent work, private lessons at the facility or in-home, and multi-session packages.
Pros
- Force-free training approach that rejects dominance, compulsion, and punishment in favor of progressive, research-based positive reinforcement methods
Cons
- Phone calls and emails are returned only Tuesday through Friday, with the office unavailable Saturday through Monday

K9 Manners & More
K9 Manners & More is a positive, skill-based dog training center in Broken Arrow offering group obedience classes for puppies and dogs, activity classes in agility, scent work, dock diving and tricks, day training programs, private lessons, and behavior consultations. The 30,000 sq ft Training and Event Center on 3 acres features climate-controlled spaces, an agility event center, diving dock, grooming area, and retail shop. Instructors hold certifications including CPDT-KA and CDBC and support real-life manners, confidence building, and competitive sports for the life of the dog.
Pros
- Large dedicated 30,000 sq ft climate-controlled facility on 3 acres with specialized agility rings, diving dock, training rooms, and play areas for comprehensive skill-building
Cons
- Popular classes and programs often fill quickly with limited enrollment to ensure personalized attention

Midwest City Dog Training Club
Located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, the Midwest City Dog Training Club (operating via Midwest Canine Training Academy) serves as a premier destination for local pet owners seeking professional, comprehensive canine education. The facility specializes in a wide spectrum of training programs tailored to dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments, ranging from foundational puppy socialization and basic obedience to advanced behavior modification. Guided by experienced, professional trainers, the club emphasizes building strong, positive relationships between owners and their dogs through proven techniques and structured, interactive instruction. In addition to general obedience courses, the academy offers specialized training pathways designed to address complex behavioral challenges as well as higher-level skill instruction. By fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment, the Midwest City Dog Training Club empowers owners with the tools and confidence required to nurture well-behaved, balanced canine companions for life.
Pros
- AKC-licensed non-profit organization serving central Oklahoma for decades.
Cons
- Class schedules operate on fixed multi-week sessions that require advance registration.

Red Dirt K9s
Red Dirt K9s is a family-owned farm operation with over 50 years of animal care experience that breeds elite pedigree standard poodles and doodles including Irish doodles, goldendoodles, labradoodles and more. Founded from Jim Bates' passion for intelligent dogs after years raising show sheep, the business provides nurturing starts for puppies on a spacious farm, stud services, health-tested genetics, socialization, and related boarding through its sister facility.
Pros
- Over 50 years of hands-on animal husbandry experience including show livestock and more than a decade specializing in intelligent poodle and doodle breeds
Cons
- Primary focus is elite breeding and early puppy development rather than full-service ongoing private obedience or behavioral modification programs for adult dogs

Off Leash K9 Training - Oklahoma City
Off Leash K9 Training of Oklahoma City provides professional dog obedience training specializing in board and train programs, private lessons, in-home training, puppy consultations, therapy dog development, and behavior modification for aggression and reactivity. Part of a nationwide network founded by a former US Marine and Secret Service agent, the team uses proven methods to achieve 100% obedient, off-leash, distraction-proof results for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes, with AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation capabilities and lifetime support on select programs. Serving Edmond, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and surrounding metro areas.
Pros
- Offers immersive 1-, 2-, and 4-week board and train programs with dogs living with professional trainers for rapid, lasting off-leash obedience and behavior modification.
Cons
- Primary training approach incorporates e-collars and balanced methods, which may not align with owners seeking exclusively positive reinforcement or force-free techniques.




