Peak K-9 Dog Training

Training begins with a free phone consultation to assess goals. Group classes run weekly for 5 weeks at Whispering Pines Pet Resort. Private lessons occur in-home or public locations after an initial in-home session, with follow-up emails and 24/7 support. Board and Train is a 2-week intensive program at their home facility, including obedience, socialization to real-world environments, and a 3–5 hour go-home lesson with unlimited follow-ups. All programs emphasize personalized communication and relationship-building.

Pricing Summary

Free phone consultation. Group classes: $150–$200 for 5 weeks. Private lessons: $120 per session or $500 for a 5-session package. Board and Train: $2,000 for 2 weeks, includes equipment, booklet, and unlimited follow-up lessons. CGC testing: $15. Discounts available for military, veterans, first responders, and shelter dogs.

Policies

No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated. Clients are encouraged to contact them directly for scheduling changes. Discounts are honored upon disclosure at booking for eligible groups.

Peak K-9 Dog Training, run by Melanie and Matt, offers obedience and behavior modification training for family dogs in Loveland, CO. They provide group classes, private lessons, in-home training, and Board and Train programs, all designed to build a strong, clear communication bond between dogs and their owners. Their unique approach uses balanced training—incorporating all four quadrants of operant conditioning—to tailor methods to each dog’s personality, whether they respond best to rewards, corrections, or a mix. They train puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs of all breeds, including reactive, anxious, deaf, and rescue dogs, and offer specialized support for issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and potty training. Their Board and Train program includes in-home training on 2 acres, socialization to real-world environments, equipment, a training booklet, and unlimited follow-up lessons. They also offer CGC testing and provide discounts for military, veterans, first responders, and shelter dogs.

Melanie is a Certified Trainer and Behavior Consultant through Starmark Academy and an AKC CGC Evaluator. Matt has trained under mentors and also completed Starmark Academy training. Their facility is located in Drake, CO, in a log cabin surrounded by animals, creating a natural, home-like training environment. They emphasize relationship-based training, patience, and ongoing support, with 24/7 access to trainers via email.

Clients praise their flexibility, compassion, and effectiveness, especially with challenging cases like multi-dog households, severe reactivity, and deaf dogs. They offer free phone consultations to customize training plans and help owners choose the right service.

Accomplishments

Melanie is a Certified Trainer and Behavior Consultant through Starmark Academy of Dog Trainers and an AKC CGC Evaluator. She has over 10 years of experience, starting in 2012 as a puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Matt trained under a mentor for 2 years, ran his own business in PA, and also completed Starmark Academy training. Together, they have trained hundreds of dogs, including reactive, deaf, and rescue dogs, with high client satisfaction and success stories.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free phone consultation to discuss training goals, behavioral concerns, and determine the best service—group class, private lesson, or Board and Train. After consultation, clients can book sessions or programs through the online client profile portal.