Certified Trainers | Colorado Springs

What Training & Enrichment Should Look Like!

1st Canine Montessori & Training School in Colorado Springs. We believe every dog is unique. Inspired by Montessori principles, we create enriching experiences that encourage natural instincts, purposeful play, learning, and socialization.

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Private/Group Lessons, & Park Rentals Can Be Booked Directly. No Tour Required.

Private/Group Lessons, & Park Rentals Can Be Booked Directly. No Tour Required.

Explore Our Programs

Enrich

Canine Montessori School

An enriching daycare experience that nurtures confidence, curiosity, and healthy social development.

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Learn

Puppy Fundamentals I & II

Build lifelong skills through age-appropriate training during your puppy's most important developmental stages.

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Grow

Group Classes

Learn practical skills in a supportive group environment using positive, force-free methods.

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Transform

Private Training

Personalized one-on-one coaching tailored to your dog's unique behavior and goals.

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Discover

Workshops & Special Events

Interactive events that make learning fun while strengthening the bond with your dog.

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Explore

Park Rental

Enjoy exclusive access to our spacious private play yard for safe, stress-free off-leash adventures.

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OUR PROCESS

Book A

Facility Tour

Meet

The Team

Get

Enrolled

Book a Facility Tour!

& Meet The Team!

Self-Service, Instant!

Tour the place,
let's talk through goals.

Get Enrolled, and we take care of the rest!

Group classes, private lessons, and park rental can be booked directly ... no tour required.

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Force-Free Collaborative

A network of local trainers and veterinary professionals who share our force-free, fear-free philosophy.

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Jourdon Ho, CA

“I am so impressed by everyone works there! My dog -Bubu has been going to here for 2 years, I can’t think of anything but positive experiences! I was worried at first when there was a change in ownership, but the school has been getting even better. It’s just hard to imagine a puppy school will take such good care of my dog. Bubu recently has a pretty bad cut on his leg, so I sent him to school with a bandage on, and when I picked him up at the end of the day, he was with another set of clean and nicely wrapped bandage on him. I am honestly beyond grateful. Highly recommend."

About Pinecone Pups

My name is Melanie Gantt

From a career in medical assisting to becoming a certified professional dog trainer, my journey is rooted in compassion, communication, lifelong learning, and helping both dogs and their families thrive together backed by scientific approaches.