Programs Offered

All lessons are taught following the Delta Society Standards for dog trainers. Positive reinforcement and reward based techniques are used with food, praise and toys to teach commands. Once the command is learned the food or toy becomes a reward and is used sporadically from that point on. Verbal praise is used consistantly.

Puppy Socialization Class: This class is for puppies 10 weeks to 16 weeks. It is a three week course offering invaluable opportunity for puppy play, exposure to novel noises and stimuli and handling techniques for owners. Puppies must have had at least 2 Distemper/Parvo vaccines and one Bordetella vaccine performed to participate. The classes are 1 hour long, meet weekly at Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital (www.omvets.com), and are $40.00 for the 3 week course. For next class and sign up info: www.angelsinthemaking.edogtrainer.com

Basic Obedience Class: This class is for puppies and older dogs from 16 weeks and up. No dog is too old to participate. Here dogs and owners learn communication skills including leave it, drop it, sit, down, stay, heel, come when called and more. Body language and vocal tones are learned as a way of enhancing communication. The only special equipment needed is a 20 foot leash for extended distance on the stay command. This leash can be a long rope, 3-4 leashes clipped together an actual 20 ft leash or retractable leash. The use of choke collars is discouraged. The trainer may suggest and provide a head halter in some situations. All students must provide proof of vaccination for their dog for Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella to participate in class. Classes are held on Sunday afternoons, Monday evenings or Wednesday evenings at Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital (www.omvets.com). The classes are 1 1/2 hours long, meet weekly and cost $95.00 for the 7 week course.
For next class and sign up info: www.angelsinthemaking.edogtrainer.com


Private Lessons: Occassionally private lessons at the owners home are needed or desired by the client and are a must when working with cats.These lessons may be private basic obedience skills or they may address inappropriate behavior exhibited by the pet. Some examples of inappropriate behavior include aggression to people or other pets in the home, running away, preparing a pet for a baby, or indiscriminant litter box use. Goals are discussed and a training plan is laid out to achieve these goals. Private lessons vary in time from one hour to three hours depending on the situation and on the goals to be met. Weekly or bi-monthly appointments are made and are paid for at a rate of $60 an hour. A $10 travel fee per visit applies for areas outside of Grand Junction city limits (Fruita, Palisade, & Glade Park).
To arrange a private appointment call (970)263-8634

Board and Train: Occasionally an owners lifestyle requires that their pet be trained away from home at a boarding facility. Angels in the Making has teamed up with Orchard Mesa Veterinary Hospital (www.omvets.com) to allow this opportunity. A discussion of goals to be met determines how long the pet will need to stay at the boarding/training facility ranging from 2 weeks to 4 weeks. A minimum of 3 sessions is required with the owner and the dog following the dog's stay at the facility and is included in the fee. Prices range according to goals and time needed to acheive these goals starting at $400.
To arrange Board and Train sessions call (970) 263-8634