Stoic K9

Stoic K9 offers 4- to 6-week general training programs and 8- to 20-week intensive programs for police and working dogs. Pet dog training includes private lessons, board and train with daily progress videos, going-home classes for owners, and protection development. Training covers obedience, leash manners, reactivity, separation anxiety, biting, and recall. Boarding is climate-controlled with diet accommodations. Free follow-up sessions ensure long-term success. Police K-9 training includes single-purpose (8 weeks) and dual-purpose (16–20 weeks) programs in narcotics, apprehension, explosive detection, and tracking.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed. Programs include 4- to 6-week intensive board and train options, with 16-week protection development for puppies and advanced courses for mature dogs. Boarding receives 25% discount for past training clients. Free follow-up sessions are included. Police K-9 programs range from 8 to 20 weeks with separate pricing.

Policies

Boarding clients must bring their dog’s specific food. Free follow-up sessions are provided after training completion. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but clients are encouraged to contact directly for inquiries.

Stoic K9, operating as Canine Unlimited Consulting, is a professional dog training business based in Ochelata, OK, serving dog owners in Ochelata and Bartlesville. They offer a wide range of training programs including pet dog training, police K-9 training, search and rescue training, and performance improvement. Their services include private lessons, board and train programs with climate-controlled kennels, progress videos, and free follow-up sessions. The founder, Scott Tarpley, is a graduate of The Tom Rose School and has over 16 years of experience training dogs for law enforcement and civilian households. They also provide protection development training for puppies and advanced protection for mature dogs. Boarding is available with special diet accommodations, and past clients receive 25% off boarding. Their team includes certified trainers with military and law enforcement backgrounds, and they emphasize building trust between dogs and owners through balanced, experience-driven methods.

They specialize in both working dogs and family pets, offering tailored programs for obedience, leash manners, reactivity, separation anxiety, and behavior modification. Their facility includes state-of-the-art training infrastructure, and they are expanding their services. They also offer a kennel tech position in exchange for training experience, indicating hands-on, immersive learning opportunities.

Trainers include Scott Tarpley, Andrew Northup, and Bonnie Spencer, each bringing diverse expertise in police, service, and pet dog training. They serve both local residents and out-of-town clients, with some clients reporting drop-off and pickup coordination. They are veteran-owned and operate with a strong reputation for professionalism and client support.

Accomplishments

Founder Scott Tarpley is a graduate of The Tom Rose School and has trained police K-9 units since 2007. Trainers include a former St. Louis County police officer, a Green Beret, and a US Army Infantry veteran. They have trained K-9 teams for over 20 law enforcement agencies across Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas, including Bartlesville PD, Creek County Sheriff, and University of Oklahoma PD.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call 480-442-0228 to schedule a consultation. A team member will assist with program selection, availability, and details for board and train or private lessons. Out-of-town clients can coordinate drop-off and pickup arrangements.