PINNACLE K9 / COLORADO
Dog Training
in Black Forest,Near Colorado Springs
Less frustration.
More life with your dog.
A walk you can enjoy. Visitors you can welcome. A dog who understands what you’re asking, and an owner who knows how to help them succeed.
Pinnacle K9 offers Board & Train, private lessons, and group training on our 40-acre Black Forest property. With experienced trainers and owner coaching, we help you work toward better manners, clearer communication, and a more enjoyable life together.
A BETTER EVERYDAY
You love your dog.
Everyday life could
still be easier.
Maybe walks have become a tug-of-war. Maybe your dog knows the basics but seems to forget them whenever something interesting happens. Or maybe you’ve brought home a puppy and aren’t sure where to begin.
You don’t need to know the name of a training program before asking for help. Start with what’s happening at home, what you’ve already tried, and what you’d like to change.
We’ll help you explore the training options that fit your dog and the life you share.
IMMERSIVE TRAINING
Board & Train
Focused training. A stay at Pinnacle. A role for you in what comes next.
Board & Train combines a stay at our Black Forest property with professional training. It gives your dog time to work with our trainers while building the skills covered by their program.
Pinnacle offers basic and advanced program options with different lengths of stay. Owner coaching is part of the experience, helping you understand your dog’s training and continue the work at home.
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HANDS-ON GUIDANCE
Private Lessons
Work directly with a trainer while staying involved in your dog’s learning.
Bring the situations you are struggling with, ask questions, and work on your communication together. Private lessons are for owners who want professional guidance while taking an active role in practice between sessions.
Ask About Private LessonsKEEP BUILDING
Group Training
Keep learning alongside other dogs and owners.
Group lessons offer a shared setting for working on your dog’s training with guidance from the Pinnacle team. Talk with us about your dog’s current skills and comfort around other dogs before choosing a class.
Group classes are intended for graduates of Pinnacle’s basic training. Ask the team about eligibility and current class availability.
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THE MOMENTS YOU WANT BACK
Work toward
the moments
that matter.
Puppy Foundations
Start with the everyday essentials.
There’s a lot to figure out when a puppy joins the family. Early obedience, leash manners, and learning how to communicate are useful starting points for the life ahead.
Tell us your puppy’s age and what you’re working through. We’ll discuss the available training options and help you find an appropriate place to begin.
Obedience &
Everyday Manners
Make the ordinary parts of the day more enjoyable.
Walking together. Greeting people. Listening when something else has your dog’s attention.
These are the moments worth bringing into the training conversation. Whether you’re starting with the basics or building on previous training, tell us where you need more consistency and what better manners would look like in your home.
Reactivity, Fear &
Behavior Concerns
Start with a conversation, not a promise.
When barking, lunging, fear, or aggressive behavior makes everyday situations difficult, choosing the right help matters.
Tell us what you’re seeing, when it happens, and your dog’s history, including any bite incidents. Before selecting a program, talk with our team about whether Pinnacle’s services are appropriate for your dog and what goals can reasonably be addressed.
You don’t have to arrive with the answers. Bring the questions you’ve been trying to work through.
Talk With a Trainer03 / THE BLACK FOREST DIFFERENCE
Forty acres.
More than
four walls.
Room to learn.
Room to be a dog.
Our Black Forest property brings open space and wooded surroundings into the training experience. There is room to work outdoors, move together, and practice beyond an indoor training room.
That setting is part of what makes Pinnacle different: professional training on a real Colorado property, with space for dogs to learn and room for them to be dogs.
Come see where your dog will spend time and meet the people behind the training.
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A different training experience.
04 / BRING THE LEARNING HOME
Training should make sense
at both ends of the leash.
Your dog’s training matters.
So does your understanding of it.
Pinnacle’s owner coaching helps connect the work your dog does with our trainers to the work you do together at home. It’s your opportunity to understand what your dog has been learning, ask questions, and practice communicating with them.
The goal isn’t simply to watch your dog listen to someone else. It’s to feel more confident working with them yourself.
THE NEXT STEP DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED
How to get started.
Tell Us About
Your DogStart with a free consultation. Share your dog’s age, previous training, the challenges you’re facing, and what you’d like everyday life to look like.
Talk Through
Your OptionsDiscuss Board & Train, private lessons, or group training with our team. Ask about the program’s goals, length, cost, approach, and your role before deciding.
Learn How to Carry
the Work HomeUse owner coaching or lesson time to understand the skills you’re practicing together. Training becomes more useful when you know how to participate in it.
AN OWNER’S EXPERIENCE
Training, from
the owner’s side.
Read what dog owners have to say about their experience with Pinnacle K9.
After a positive training experience with her first dog, Jennifer returned to Chris with a second. Her review also highlights what she learned as an owner.
Summary of Jennifer Abernathy’s review
Read the Original ReviewPEOPLE BEFORE PROGRAMS
Get to know
the people
holding the leash.
Choosing a trainer means choosing the people you’ll trust with your dog.
Chris Dunlap and the Pinnacle K9 team bring hands-on training experience to a family-owned operation in Black Forest. Get to know the team, ask about their approach, and see the property before deciding what’s right for your dog.
Meet the Pinnacle K9 TeamShould I choose Board & Train or private lessons?
Board & Train combines a stay at Pinnacle with professional training and owner coaching. Private lessons keep you directly involved in scheduled training sessions, with practice between visits. Talk with our team about your dog’s needs, your goals, and how you’d like to participate before choosing.
Do you offer puppy training?
Pinnacle’s training options include work with puppies. Contact us with your puppy’s age and your priorities so we can discuss the appropriate program and any eligibility requirements.
Can I ask about a reactive, fearful, or aggressive dog?
Yes. Describe the behavior and your dog’s history when you contact us. Suitability needs to be discussed before booking; mentioning a behavior concern does not mean every case is appropriate for every program.
Will I learn how to work with my dog, too?
Yes. Owner coaching is part of Pinnacle’s Board & Train offering, and private lessons give you hands-on involvement in your dog’s training. Ask what owner instruction is included in the program you’re considering.
How long does training take, and what does it cost?
Pinnacle offers different Board & Train program lengths as well as lesson options. Contact the team for current program details and pricing. Discuss the skills you’d like to address and what’s included before selecting an option.
Where does training take place?
Pinnacle K9 is based on a 40-acre property in Black Forest near Colorado Springs. Contact us to discuss your training options or request a tour.
Is Board & Train the same as regular boarding?
No. Board & Train is a training program that includes a stay at Pinnacle. Regular dog boarding is a separate service for dogs staying with us while their owners are away. Choose the service that matches the reason for your dog’s visit.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
Tell us what
you’d like to change.
A less stressful walk. Better manners at home.
A clearer starting point with your puppy.
Whatever brought you here, let’s talk about it. Tell us about your dog and the life you want to enjoy together. We’ll help you explore your next step.
BLACK FOREST, COLORADO