About Pinnacle K9 · Black Forest, Colorado
Meet the family
behind Pinnacle K9.
Choosing someone to train or care for your dog is personal. You deserve to know the people, the place, and the approach behind that decision.
We’re the Dunlap family. Pinnacle K9 is our family-owned dog training and boarding business on 40 acres in Black Forest, near Colorado Springs.
The people behind the progress
You know your dog.
We want to know them, too.
Their routine. What makes them comfortable. The habits you’re working on. Those details matter to us.
Meet Chris Dunlap.
Nearly two decades of dog training experience, focused on the relationship that continues after the lesson ends.
Chris’s work centers on helping dogs and their owners build better communication, stronger relationships, and practical skills for everyday life.
The person holding the leash matters, too.
We help you understand what your dog is learning and how to keep practicing together at home. Private lessons consider your dog’s temperament and your goals, while graduate group classes give you opportunities to reinforce skills around controlled distractions.
Explore dog trainingThe people make the difference.
Space matters. So does the person who notices how your dog is settling in. Our family and team take the details you share seriously, from their usual routine to the things that help them feel comfortable.
You deserve to feel comfortable asking questions. Your dog deserves to be treated as an individual.
What guides the way we work
A better relationship
is the point.
Helping you and your best friend have a great life together starts with three things.
Safety comes first.
Training should help you guide your dog through everyday situations with greater confidence. We work toward dependable responses that support safer choices, at home and out in the world.
The bond matters.
Better communication creates more room for connection. Our goal is to help you understand each other, reduce everyday frustration, and enjoy being a team.
Leave room for fun.
Learning should leave room for enjoyment. Engaging training gives dogs opportunities to think, participate, and experience the satisfaction of working with you.
We use an individualized, balanced training approach and include owner coaching in the process. Your consultation is a chance to discuss your goals, ask about our methods, and understand the options before choosing a program.
More than a backdrop.
Our 40-acre ranch brings training, boarding, and outdoor activity together in Black Forest. Wooded surroundings, open spaces, and a dedicated agility field give this place its character.
For dogs here to train, it’s a place to practice and build skills. For dogs staying while their families are away, it’s a place to settle in and receive attentive care.
Come see the property, ask questions about where your dog will stay, and get a feel for Pinnacle K9 before making your decision.
Request a property tour
Care looks like something
Attention you can
actually see.
Trust is built in the everyday moments: noticing how a dog is settling in, making room for enrichment, keeping spaces clean, and treating each dog like an individual instead of a reservation number.
Comfort in knowing who is caring for your dog.
Longtime boarding client Alfredo Palacios describes the trust he places in Pinnacle K9, the relationship the staff have built with his dog, and the clean, organized facilities.
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Helping more dogs find their people.
Pinnacle K9 proudly partners with Paws N Hooves and supports its mission to help abandoned and neglected dogs find loving homes in Colorado.
Meet Paws N Hooves
Start with a conversation
Tell us about
your best friend.
Looking for training guidance? Planning a boarding stay? Interested in seeing the property first? You do not need to have the program figured out before reaching out.
Come see Pinnacle K9 in Black Forest
Meet the people.
See the place.
Bring your questions.
Choosing a trainer or boarding facility is personal. Come get a feel for the property and the people you’ll be trusting with your dog.
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Please contact us to arrange a consultation or tour before visiting.
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