Pinnacle Pup Dog Training

Pinnacle Pup Dog Training offers a range of services tailored to individual needs. Their Boarding service provides worry-free care at their facility for $40/night, with add-ons like yard time, walks, nail trims, and baths.

A 1-hour Behavior Evaluation costs $100, assessing situations and suggesting ways to curb unwanted behaviors, potentially leading to Private Lessons or Board and Train. Private Lessons are available in packages of 3, 6, or 12 sessions ($180/$350/$700), focusing on building on existing foundations.

The Puppy Foundation program, priced at $500, helps new puppy owners with crate training, house breaking, and biting, customizing a plan to suit their lifestyle. Their intensive three-week Board and Train program costs $3400, designed to establish a solid foundation and improve communication, especially for ingrained behaviors or when a change of environment is beneficial.

Pricing Summary

Boarding is available for $40/night. A 1-hour Behavior Evaluation costs $100. Private Lessons are offered in packages: $180 for 3 sessions, $350 for 6 sessions, and $700 for 12 sessions. The Puppy Foundation program is priced at $500. The three-week Board and Train program costs $3400.

Pinnacle Pup Dog Training was founded by Denise Remtema in 2011, initially named All Ways Training. Richard Sheppard joined in 2020, and together they became Pinnacle Pup Dog Training. They are fully certified NePoPo® Dog Trainers based in Vacaville, CA, boasting 15 years of combined training experience.

Their core philosophy revolves around fostering healthy relationships and clear communication, aiming for dogs to perform tasks with “heart and soul” and genuinely enjoy listening. Operating from a 5-acre facility, they emphasize tailoring guidance to the unique needs of each dog and owner, recognizing that every dog is different and owners seek varied relationships and lifestyles with their pets.

Pinnacle Pup specializes in large working dogs such as Rottweilers and German Shepherds, but also possesses extensive experience with smaller toy breeds like Miniature Pinschers and Papillons. They offer a comprehensive range of services including boarding, behavior evaluations, private lessons, puppy foundation training, and an intensive three-week board and train program. Their training methodology is balanced, utilizing the NePoPo® system, which integrates benefits from both positive-only training and avoidance training (negative reinforcement) to cultivate active, verbally controlled dogs who transition from unwanted to desired behaviors with sustained motivation.

Accomplishments

Denise Remtema founded the business in 2011 (originally All Ways Training) and attended both the Silver and Gold School for NePoPo® training. The team, including Richard Sheppard who joined in 2020, has 15 years of combined training experience. They are fully certified NePoPo® Dog Trainers.

How to Get Started!

For behavior issues, clients can start with a 1-hour Behavior Evaluation to assess the situation and receive recommendations for Private Lessons or Board and Train options. New puppy owners can enroll in the Puppy Foundation program for help with initial challenges like crate training and biting. For a jump start on training or to address ingrained behaviors, the three-week Board and Train program is available. Private Lessons are offered for those who have the basics but need additional guidance.