Training
Quality Oklahoma Dog Training
Patiently Pawlished Canine Training LLC is committed to providing the highest quality dog training in Oklahoma. Our family-owned business offers many benefits for you and your dog.
Ongoing Support. We fully support all dogs that come through our training program and offer assistance for any issues that you may encounter in the future.
Payment Policy. A deposit of half the payment is due when you drop your dog off for training. The remaining balance is due at your go-home training session.
Boarding Discount. As a bonus, all dogs that have been through our training program board at a discounted rate.
Our top priority is to create well-rounded and dependable dogs that can be trusted to make good decisions in any situation.
What to Expect
First, we lay the foundation and then build the house.
Your dog will have a busy schedule while staying with Patiently Pawlished. Here's what you can expect from our program.
Pack Time. We maintain a balanced pack and your dog will be integrated into it. Some dogs take only days while others take weeks to feel safe in a pack setting, but pack time has proven to be invaluable to our training guests as we strive to reach mental balance in each dog that comes to us.
Walks. Our training starts slowly with a leisurely walk down the driveway and pretty soon your dog will be walking beautifully on a leash and we can move on to more complicated tasks.
Training. We will quickly begin adding in corrections, praises, and commands as we teach your dog new tricks!
Kennels. Your dog will have a comfortable kennel of their own. Since we keep such a busy schedule, kennel time is important for relaxation and quiet time.
Turnouts. Don't fret! We keep a regular schedule for turnouts so that your dog gets plenty of outside time to take care of business.
The Art of Doing Nothing
While we will teach your dog to do many new things, we will also teach your dog the art of doing nothing. Many dogs have busy minds and they are always looking to investigate. We will teach your dog to be calm and chill out. This is something we will work on continuously throughout our program. In the beginning, this will only last a few seconds, but we will work our way up from there.
Of course, this is breed-dependent! I cannot teach a Belgian Malinois to be a couch potato, but as long as your dog's energy needs are met they can learn to settle down.
Trusted Trainers Committed to Your Dog's Success
Our 4-week dog training program is a proven success!
Experience. Owner, Sasha McCarty, has more than a decade of experience and has worked with over 600 dogs!
Disposition. Your dog's disposition won't be a problem. We've worked with the most skittish to the most aggressive dogs.
Breeds. What dog breeds do we train? All of them! We work with Chihuahuas to Cane Corsos and everything in between.
We deeply believe that every dog can learn and we promise to put our experience to use to figure out how your dog learns best!
What Your Dog Will Learn
Not every dog trainer in Oklahoma has the same goals! At Patiently Pawlished Canine Training LLC your dog will learn many skills during their 4-week training experience. Working with a correction and reward system, your dog will gain invaluable confidence as well as basic handling skills and leash obedience.
Your Dog Will Learn These Commands
Sit
Down
Wait
Stay
Place
Get In
Here
Up
Perhaps most importantly, your dog will learn to have patience and extended patience!
The Final Touches
Your dog will have some awesome opportunities to practice their new skills in the final two weeks of the program!
Recall. At this point, most dogs will be trustworthy off the leash while on the farm. This gives us a great opportunity to practice commands and recall with distractions such as cats, sheep, and other dogs. It's always okay for your pet to look and be curious, but they will learn that it's not okay to react, bark, or lunge at new things.
New Environments. The next step is to expose your dog to new environments off the farm! Your dog will visit a park in Guymon, OK where they may encounter new people, other dogs, and even wildlife. The final test in our training program is visiting a dog-friendly store such as Tractor Supply to determine how well your dog will implement their training in new and distracting situations.
Go-Home Training Session
Finally, when your dog's 4-week training program is complete, we will have a training session with you. Please plan to spend about an hour learning the commands in addition to the correction and praise system. This ensures that you know how to tell your dog that they are making a bad choice and correct them when they choose to do wrong as well as how to praise your dog and tell them they have done well.
You will go home with a bit of homework, but don't worry! This will not be difficult or extremely time-consuming. The purpose of this homework is to make sure your dog understands the commands coming from you. People have different accents and tones that can be confusing at first. We teach you each command and the correction for that command if the dog doesn't listen. This way the dog can know what you are looking for when they do not recognize the command. We cover a lot of information, but follow-up sessions are FREE. Please use them if you need help, we love working with past students and offer a lifetime of support for you and your dog. You can call or text Sasha at (580) 216-8267 if you find that you need a refresher course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will be training my dog?
Patiently Pawlished is a family-owned and operated business. Sasha McCarty will be your dog's trainer and her husband and children will always be around to assist and love on your pet.
Where will my dog stay?
We have an indoor, climate-controlled kennel building. Each dog has a private kennel and is turned out and handled multiple times every day. Dogs are never expected to mess in their kennels and are provided with ample time to play, exercise, and do their business. Chews are provided for those with busy minds. We strive to keep our guests comfortable while they are with us.
How many dogs are trained at one time?
As of January 1, 2025, we will only accept 2 to 3 training dogs per month. This will allow us to integrate your dog into our daily activities on the farm. Dogs will go with us to do chores, check cattle, build fences, and more. This takes the monotony out of training for the dog and teaches them that making good decisions creates more freedom in their life.
What methods are used to train my dog?
Balanced Training. Sasha is a balanced trainer. That means she praises the dogs when they do well and corrects their behaviors by using pressure to stop unwanted behaviors. This can be as simple as giving a verbal correction or a shoulder tap if the dog does not listen. Physical touch will usually get the dog to look at her and when they look at her, she rewards them with physical and verbal praise. From here, they move on and repeat. Repetitions create the good behavior we are looking for. After several repetitions, a verbal correction is usually enough. This creates a more focused dog that is willing to work because they understand the communication system we are creating.
Treats. We use treats to build confidence or willingness to work, but we do not use treats to teach commands. The commands are taught while the dog is calm and focused. Experience has shown that the excitement that comes with treats in basic obedience causes a dog to be excited and slows down the learning process. Training commands without treats guarantees that the individual commands won't be tied to the treat. As a general rule, our commands are only tied to the word and the body position we are asking for. However, it is important to note that treats can be used successfully for complicated tasks such as establishing scent training or tricks like opening doors. So we like to save treats for tricks!
What tools are used to train my dog?
Tools can be widely controversial and Oklahoma dog trainers each have their own approach. Patiently Pawlished will occasionally use tools, but we are never using a tool to create pain. We use it to create change. If a dog whines - it's too much pressure. We need dogs to be confident and willing to work with us. Too much pressure will shut a dog down and they can not learn. That is never our goal. Rest assured that we use discretion with all tools and always have your dog's well-being in mind.
Prong Collar. I use this tool along with light hands to teach a dog to pick up their head. Some dogs are very sensitive and never need a prong collar. Others will barge through a china cabinet and never blink an eye, but if I can get them to pick their head up, they will have a much nicer walk. Most dogs go home using a slip lead. If I feel like it will be helpful in your continued at-home training, I will send a prong home with you. It's a good tool to have in the toolbox, but it's not always needed.
Electric Training Collar. We use this tool only on the recall. Sometimes we need to reach out and put pressure on a dog that is ignoring us when off-leash. This is the only way to do that. We use repetitive low-level stimulation and work to sneak the collar on and sneak it off. It's most successful if a dog never knows what causes the stimulation. However, if you want to continue off-leash activities, the training collar is a wonderful investment as it is your emergency stop button. We will talk more about this and how to use it correctly and safely when your dog goes home.
Would You Like More Information?
Please fill out our client questionnaire or call or text (580) 216-8267 to discuss training options that fit your dog's needs.