About Bergin College of Canine Studies

A college for canine studies in Canyonville

Bergin College of Canine Studies is a college dedicated solely to canine education, located at 250 E 1st Street in Canyonville. Its community is committed to improving the world of human-canine partnerships, and it advances that partnership through research and education. Students learn through small class sizes, hands-on training using non-aversive methods and knowledgeable instructors, and the college offers an Associate of Science in Assistance Dog Education along with certificate programs. One supporter quoted by the college says students "learn straight from the master, Bonnie Bergin."

Dogs and the community

The college trains dogs and takes requests for service and facility dogs, runs a puppy raising program, and welcomes volunteers and donors. Throughout the year it invites the public to demonstrations, open houses, lectures and other events on and off campus.

What to ask

Ask about enrollment, program costs and how to request a dog.