Building Bonds that Begin in the Heart and Lead from the Soul

Welcome to Soluna Pup, Colorado Springs’ home for holistic dog training that honors the emotional life of every animal.
We offer positive, relationship-based training that helps dogs and their people connect through compassion, mindfulness, and sound science.

Whether you’re looking for help with leash manners, reactivity, anxiety, or building a stronger bond, our methods create lasting change, not just quick fixes.

A Mindful Approach to Dog Training

At Soluna Pup, training is a mindfulness practice, an opportunity to deepen the bond between you and your dog.
Our methods blend evidence-based behavior science with mindful awareness to create calmer homes and happier hearts.

We specialize in:

  • Positive reinforcement training for all breeds and life stages

  • Behavior modification for anxiety, fear, and reactivity

  • Puppy foundations and early socialization

  • Gentle leash work and recall training

  • Therapy Dog Preparation & Emotional Support Readiness

Our Philosophy

We believe dogs are sentient, emotional beings, and training them is an act of love and awareness.
Through compassionate leadership and mindful presence, you and your dog can move beyond behavior correction into deep, soulful communication.

Our Core Training Services

• Positive Reinforcement Training for All Breeds and Life Stages
At Soluna Pup, we believe training should feel good, for both you and your dog.
Using science-based, reward-focused methods, we teach clear communication, build confidence, and strengthen your bond. From energetic puppies to wise seniors, every session is customized to your dog’s needs and learning style.

• Behavior Modification for Anxiety, Fear, and Reactivity
Behavior challenges often stem from stress and misunderstanding, not stubbornness.
We approach these cases with compassion and patience, helping dogs feel safe and supported as they learn to regulate emotions and make new choices. You’ll gain tools to recognize triggers, rebuild trust, and create calm routines at home and in public.

• Puppy Foundations and Early Socialization
The first months of a puppy’s life are a sacred window for learning and shaping the world’s first impressions.
Our puppy sessions focus on gentle exposure, confidence-building games, basic manners, and early enrichment , all while teaching you how to guide your new companion with consistency and love.

• Gentle Leash Work and Recall Training
Leash skills are about connection, not control.
Through mindful handling, body language awareness, and positive reinforcement, we help your dog walk calmly by your side and come when called, even with distractions. You’ll both discover what it means to move together in harmony.

• Therapy Dog Preparation & Emotional Support Readiness
For dogs with the heart to heal, our therapy prep sessions nurture emotional steadiness, social grace, and empathy.
We help you assess your dog’s temperament, build advanced obedience, and prepare for certification or community visits, blending science-based training with mindfulness to create truly heart-centered therapy teams.

• Daily Check-Ins
Perfect for dogs who need a little mid-day care or companionship.
These short visits provide potty breaks, playtime, feeding, or light enrichment to help your dog feel safe, calm, and connected while you’re away. Each check-in is guided by mindfulness and observation, ensuring your dog’s emotional well-being, not just their basic needs.

• Walk & Train Sessions
Movement and mindfulness in perfect balance.
Our walk & train sessions combine gentle exercise with focused training to practice leash manners, engagement, and impulse control in real-world settings. Each session reinforces trust, confidence, and cooperation, helping your dog learn to walk calmly and joyfully by your side.

• Virtual Training Sessions
For those living outside of Colorado Springs or for pups who thrive in their own home environment, our virtual sessions bring mindful training directly to you.
Each consultation is personalized to your dog’s unique needs — from behavior concerns to emotional balance — and offers step-by-step guidance rooted in positive reinforcement and compassionate communication.
You’ll receive actionable feedback, resources, and continued support to help you feel confident implementing training between sessions.

About Shannon

For over 15 years, Shannon Erickson has dedicated her life to understanding the emotional language of dogs — and the people who love them.

Her journey began in 2012 at PetSmart, where she quickly advanced to Area Trainer and Regional Mentor, coaching hundreds of trainers and pet parents across the country. From there, she became a Behavior Consultant and Project Manager for Behavior Vets of Colorado, specializing in complex behavior cases and developing educational programs for both professionals and families.

But after years of working with high-stress cases, Shannon experienced deep burnout — a turning point that led her inward. Through meditation, mindfulness, and movement, she founded Soluna Mind & Body, a sanctuary dedicated to healing and connection.

Now, with Soluna Pup, Shannon brings her two worlds together , merging behavioral science with the soul of mindful living. Her approach honors each dog as a sentient being with their own emotions, needs, and purpose.

“When we lead from the soul, our dogs respond from the heart.”

Whether she’s guiding a reactive dog toward calm confidence or helping a therapy team prepare to share their light, Shannon’s mission remains the same:
to build bridges of trust, empathy, and understanding between species , one mindful moment at a time.