Angels in the Making — a dog training business in Grand Junction offering group classes, private sessions and online courses — is celebrating 20 years in operation.

Teri Thomas founded Angels in the Making in 2004 in the lobby of a veterinarian’s office, where she led group classes.

Working part-time as a veterinary technician, Thomas earned certification through the Council for Professional Dog Trainers as well as diploma in Canine Behavior Counseling through the American College of Applied Science. In 2007, she relocated Angels in the Making into the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction.

The business moved again in 2023 to its present location at 2484 Commerce Blvd., No. 5.

Thomas added an administrative assistant in 2018, a part-time trainer in 2019 and another trainer in 2023. The trainers are certified through Absolute Dogs training, a worldwide organization.

Group classes cover such topics as relationship building, communication between people and dogs and basic life skills. Puppy socialization, therapy dog and service dog courses also are offered. Private sessions are available at the Angels in the Making training facilities or people’s homes.

For additional information about Angels in the Making, call (970) 263-8634 or log on to
www.angelsinthemaking.com.