HISTORY
Bill,
Bonnie & Daniel McDonald own and operate Bonjon Shepherd Ranch Training
School. In business since 1976,
they have taught Obedience from Puppy through Advanced Competition levels.
In the winter of 1993 they added Agility, offering Intro level classes
through Advanced Competition levels. All Instructors have titled dogs through the most advanced
levels and have 6 or more years in Agility, 10 or more years of obedience &
animal behavior work. In addition,
two Instructors are trained specifically in the fine art of teaching so that
your learning experience is optimum. (Please visit the Instructors page for
their qualifications, pictures and biographies).
Classes
and Additional Information
Conveniently
scheduled classes and private lessons are taught outdoors on grass.
For current rates and schedules visit the
Class
Schedule
page. The north ring
is lighted, 90’ x 100’ and largely shaded.
There are also two south rings, completely fenced for your dog’s safety
& lighted (4 ft. vinyl covered chain link, 200’ x 100’). Obedience
classes are taught up front in one of the secure rings.
All equipment meets standards for AKC & USDAA, is modern,
well-maintained and is inspected and updated as needed to maintain the highest
level of safety for you and your dog. In
addition, most of the UKC equipment is also available in the north ring.
In addition to the training areas there is also a spring fed lake in
which you may swim your dog. There
are clean maintained restrooms adjacent to both agility areas and plenty of
shade for your X-pens or crates.
Bonjon
is the home of “Speedoggie Camp South”!
Past World Team Member & 2003 Steeplechase Winner, Chris Parker,
brings her energy and insight to Bonjon in January for a learning and working
experience second to none! Be sure
to sign up early for a working spot.
In addition, Bonjon also offers other Seminars and Camps throughout the
year bringing in other top Competitors to share their secrets and techniques.
Working size is kept small to provide you with the best possible learning
experience. We are always open to
suggestions for what types of seminars you’d like to attend as well as who
you’d like a chance to train with.
Bonjon
Acres is a working Citrus Grove with plenty of space to exercise your dog and
fresh fruit available to pick and eat many months of the year.
We do ask that you only pick what you personally will eat and not bag or
carry excess quantities home with you. Be
sure to thoroughly wash any fruit you eat as well.
In addition, you are welcomed to fish in our lake while camping for
trials. We ask that you keep only
what you will eat while you are here and observe catch and release for the rest
so that others may enjoy the same experience.
Camping
is permitted during trials and events held at Bonjon on a reservations only
basis. There are limited sites with electric available and plans for
a future dump station and a campground restroom complete with showers.
Please visit the
RV page for more information
and a reservation form. For more
Information on Site Rental for your own events contact us by
e-mail.
Training Memberships are available with discounts for current students.
The hours available and registration forms are located on the
Class
Schedule Page.
Regards,
Bonnie McDonald
Owner/Trainer
Bonjon Shepherd Ranch Training School
Office:
(813) 961-3367
Cell
545-JUMP
Email Me For More Information on Agility
Directions
to Bonjon Shepherd Ranch
