American Dog Obedience Center Llc

Offers a 15–18 day intensive board-and-train program for dogs 5 months and older. Dogs live in spacious indoor kennels and train daily in outdoor areas under the guidance of Kris and Dennis Butler. Core skills include leash manners, sit, stay, come off-leash, Magic Carpet placement, and manners like not jumping or stealing. Owners attend a 2–3 hour changeover session to learn how to maintain training at home. Post-program, clients may enroll in private lessons for advanced skills like agility, therapy work, or fitness training. Boarding is also available for trained dogs during owner travel.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are available on their Dog Training Fees page. Programs are structured as intensive 15–18 day boarding school sessions with additional private lessons available post-program. Fees reflect the comprehensive, results-driven training and facility costs. No public pricing listed; contact for quote.

Policies

Family participation is required for the changeover session on the final day. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated. Boarding is available only for dogs that have completed the training program. Visits by appointment only.

American Dog Obedience Center is a family-owned dog training business in Norman, Oklahoma, serving the Oklahoma City metro area for over 30 years. They offer a board-and-train program where dogs stay at their licensed, custom boarding school facility for 15–18 days, learning essential behaviors in spacious indoor kennels (not crates) and large outdoor training areas. The program is designed for busy families who want their dogs to learn reliable obedience without force, choke chains, or loud corrections. Training includes walking on leash, sit, stay, come off-leash, manners, and the signature “Magic Carpet” technique to manage behavior at home. Owners participate in a 2–3 hour changeover session to learn how to maintain the training. Post-program, clients can continue with private lessons for advanced skills like agility, therapy work, or fitness. The facility also offers pet boarding for trained dogs during owner trips.

The trainers, Kris and Dennis Butler, emphasize results-based, humane methods that build trust and enhance the human-dog relationship. Their program is especially effective for families with reactive, excitable, or poorly behaved dogs, including popular breeds like Goldendoodles and Labradoodles. The facility is located on ten rural acres in east Norman, easily accessible from Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa.

They also provide private lessons for ongoing training and behavior refinement, and their clients report dramatic improvements in dog behavior, reduced stress at home, and stronger bonds with their pets.

Accomplishments

Operated for over 30 years in the Oklahoma City metro area. Licensed by the City of Norman as a full-service kennel (License #1395). Trained hundreds of dogs, including therapy dogs and family pets. Featured on Vimeo with training videos and client success stories. Recognized by clients for transforming fearful, reactive, or poorly behaved dogs into calm, obedient companions.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients should contact the center by phone to discuss their dog’s needs. If suitable, they schedule a boarding program. A changeover session is required at the end of training for owners to learn how to maintain the behaviors at home. Private lessons are available after boarding or for those not seeking boarding.