Pinecone Pups

Pinecone Pups is a daycare and training school at 208 South 22nd Street in Colorado Springs, CO, offering enrichment-based daycare, puppy classes, and private play yard rentals. For owners comparing dog daycare in Colorado Springs, its focus is easy to spot: force-free, fear-free methods built around play and learning.

What does Pinecone Pups offer?

The daycare follows a Montessori-inspired approach. The website describes it as a place for purposeful play, socialization, and building confidence and curiosity. Each dog is treated as an individual, with activities meant to tap into natural instincts.

• Canine Montessori daycare with outdoor space
• Puppy Fundamentals I & II classes
• Group and private dog training
• Workshops and special events
• Private play yard and park rental

What makes it different from a typical daycare?

Training sits at the center of everything here. The certifications listed for Pinecone Pups include Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-ADT), and CPDT-KA from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. The team is also Canine First Aid/CPR certified and holds memberships in APDT, PPG, and IAABC.

The website reads warm and a little playful. It stresses that dogs learn best when they feel safe, and positive reinforcement is the default across every program. Owners whose dogs struggled with harsher methods elsewhere may find that approach reassuring.

Practical details for owners

Pinecone Pups is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Booking is handled online, and the facility offers tours so owners can see the space and meet the staff before enrolling. Questions can go to hello@pineconepupscos.com or (719) 204-6510. Staff are often in the middle of play or training sessions, so the website points to email as the easiest way to reach them.