Bergin College of Canine Studies

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Bergin College of Canine Studies

Earn a degree from the only college dedicated to canine studies! Earn a degree from the only university dedicated to canine studies!
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We are Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools until March 2024, as ACICS is no longer recognized by the Department of Education. We place service dogs with individuals with mobility difficulties, Veterans with PTSD, and facility dogs with educational and healthcare professionals.

03/23/2026

Our Puppy Petting Orientation isn’t just about cute puppies (although there will be plenty of that 😉). It’s an important part of preparing our future service dogs for success.

During these sessions, volunteers learn how to appropriately handle and interact with our puppies, helping them build positive experiences, confidence, and strong foundations for their future work.

📍 Canyonville Campus
📅 Tuesday, March 31 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📅 Saturday, April 4 | 12:30–1:30 PM

Interested in getting involved and making a real impact? 📧 Email tabatha@berginu.edu to sign up!

03/20/2026

Meet the Future Service Dog 🐾
📛 Neo | 🎂 9 months | ✨ Spunky
Currently working on: recall from the backyard
Fun fact: She's a trivia QUEEN! the first time we took her to trivia our team won for the first time ever!!

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Bergin College of Canine Studies! 🍀

Today we’re feeling extra lucky to work alongside some incredible future service dogs. While we may not have pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, we do have wagging tails, hardworking students, and amazing dogs learning new skills every day. And that feels pretty lucky to us.

If you’re feeling the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, consider helping our program by becoming a puppy raiser, volunteer, foster, or supporter of our mission. Every little bit helps these future service dogs succeed.

🍀 May your day be filled with a little luck, a lot of dog hair, and plenty of tail wags!

03/15/2026

Bergin College’s Summer Seminar is back! 🐕‍🦺

Join us June 1 – July 17, 2026 in Canyonville, Oregon for an immersive 7-week certificate program focused on the theory and hands-on practice of training and placing service dogs.

This program is ideal for those looking to start a career in service dog training, work with assistance dog organizations, or expand their current program’s training knowledge. Learn more and start your journey in service dog training.

03/13/2026

Meet the Future Service Dog 🐾
📛 Oats | 🎂 1 year 2 months | ✨ Lovebug
Currently working on: beginning retrievals and tugging open a cupboard
Fun fact: I love playing with all balls

03/11/2026

Quane says we need more of her favorite snacks !

We are running low on one of our most important training tools… treats! From foundational obedience to public access and task training, reinforcement drives learning. With multiple dogs in training and daily sessions happening across campus, we go through treats quickly.

If you would like to support our dogs, please check out our Amazon Wishlist, we have several preferred training treats listed there for easy ordering and direct shipping to campus.

Every reward reinforces a behavior, and every donation helps build a future service dog. 🐶

03/08/2026

Some special snacks for the T-Litter to celebrate their birthday! 🐾

These future service dogs got to enjoy a few tasty treats while spending time together and continuing their training journey. It’s always fun to mark these milestones and see how much they’ve grown.

Happy Birthday, T-Litter! 💛

03/06/2026

Meet the Future Service Dog 🐾
📛 Maui | 🎂 1 year 9 months | ✨ Amusing
Currently working on: Taking treats nicely
Fun fact: Extra luck for picking out blind boxes at the store

03/04/2026

Right now, we are in need of larger crates for our growing dogs. Our puppies have officially outgrown their current kennels, and we want to ensure all of our future service dogs have safe, appropriately sized spaces for rest and downtime.

We will gladly accept any larger-sized kennels but the sizes we need the most are:
• 40-inch
• 42-inch

Proper crate size is critical for safety, comfort, and successful training. Our dogs spend time in crates for structured rest, travel, and building independence skills. They need enough room to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably.

If you have a crate to donate or would like to purchase one for the program, please reach out at (707) 545-3647. We appreciate your support as it directly impacts the welfare and development of our future service dogs. 🐶

03/02/2026

🚨 Urgent Foster Home Needed – Zabine is 9 months old and is seeking a loving foster home through at least the start of Fall 2026.

She is:
✨ Very sweet and friendly
✨ Loves to cuddle
✨ Eager to learn and continue her training

As a foster, you’ll provide the home, and we’ll provide the support: Vet care, and Food. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a direct impact on a future service dog while having the sweetest cuddle buddy by your side. 💛

If you’re interested in fostering Zabine or would like more information, please message us directly or apply through our website.

Please share to help us find Zabine her next home! 🐶

02/28/2026

We’ll be at the Home & Garden Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds this weekend! 🐾

📍 Saturday 9–6
📍 Sunday 10–4

Stop by to:
• Meet our future service dogs
• Learn about our college programs
• Ask about service dogs
• Talk about fostering and puppy raising

Whether you're curious about classes, considering fostering, or just want to meet some amazing dogs, we’d love to see you there.

02/27/2026

Meet the Future Service Dog 🐾
📛 Thom | 🎂 1 year 10 months | ✨ Luv Bug
Currently working on: on settling down at home, and being mindful of my enthusiasm
Fun fact: I love a good romp racing around the backyard with my foster sibling, Sophie.

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250 E 1st Street #725
Penngrove, CA
97417

Website

https://www.berginu.edu/

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Earn a degree from the only accredited college dedicated to canine studies. We are Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and place service dogs with Veterans and people with physical disabilities.