Pinecone Pups

Pinecone Pups is a dog training business in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Trainers include Melanie Marie Gantt and Melanie Gantt. Credentials on the team include the IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) credential, an IAABC behavior consulting certification, the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential, Fear Free certification and Animal Behavior College dog trainer certification. They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild, whose members commit to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Services listed include private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and dog sports and tricks.

At a glance

• Trainers: Melanie Marie Gantt and Melanie Gantt
• Credentials: IAABC-ADT · IAABC · CPDT-KA · Fear Free · ABC-CDT · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, dog sports and tricks
• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

French Bulldogs can be vocal and pushy with other dogs, and corrections tend to make reactivity worse, not better. A behavior consultant who uses rewards and gradual exposure can change how your dog feels about triggers, not just suppress the barking. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory and the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.