Bon-Clyde Learning Center

Bon-Clyde Learning Center previously offered classes ranging from puppy training and beginner obedience to all levels of competition, breed handling, and acting. With the sale of their facility, the owner’s new plan is to travel and train in different locations, with a new vision to be revealed in Spring 2025.

Currently, the business offers private lessons, seminars, and workshops, including specialized topics like Agility Distance Training, Nosework, CPE Agility Game Day, and Canine Acting. They also host agility trials, CGC/Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog testing, and “Show N Go” practice events.

Pricing Summary

Pricing for training services is not available. Rental rates for rings are $50.00 per hour for up to 3 people ($10.00 extra per person) or $30.00 for 1/2 hour for up to 2 people in the Agility Center. Obedience Rings are $50.00 per hour for 3 people ($5.00 extra per person) or $30.00 for 1/2 hour for up to 2 people.

Policies

For ring rentals, a health certificate is required for each dog. No paid instruction is allowed during rental time.

Bon-Clyde Learning Center, founded by Bonnie Buchanan, has been a prominent dog training business for over 35 years. It previously operated a 22,000 square-foot climate-controlled indoor facility with multiple matted rings for various dog sports and classes. The center was known for offering classes ranging from puppy training and beginner obedience to all levels of competition, breed handling, and acting.

As of early 2025, the physical building was sold, and Bonnie Buchanan is transitioning into semi-retirement. Her new vision involves traveling with her show dogs and enjoying training in different locations, with a full reveal planned for Spring 2025. The business continues under the names “Bon Clyde Learning Center” and “Bon Clyde Canine Professional’s.”

Bon-Clyde Canine Professionals offers specialized services training multiple breeds of dogs for still shots, commercials, and movies, emphasizing quality training and professional standards with over 20 years of experience in this specific field. They offer a large selection of purebred and mixed-breed dogs with special looks and talents, providing references and portfolios upon request. The center also hosts agility trials, CGC/Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog testing, seminars, workshops (including Nosework and Canine Acting), and “Show N Go” practice events.

Accomplishments

Bonnie Buchanan has over 34 years of experience with Bon-Clyde Learning Center, which opened in 1990. She also has over 20 years of experience in dog training for professional canine work.

Her personal Border Collies have achieved significant accomplishments: Gracie earned her MACH and starred in over 100 commercials, including being the spokesdog for Bell South Mobility. Starr became a Ch BIS, won the Border Collie Nationals, achieved 2 All Breed Best in Shows, and Best of Opposite at Westminster. Rapp became an AKC Champion, won the Border Collie Nationals, and starred in over 20 commercials.

Image finished her Championship and works in Agility, Nosework, and as a Crisis Control Dog. Oscar is a HOPE dog, decorated by the Secretary of the Navy. Action finished his Championship at 9 months, won 361 Best of Breeds, numerous Group wins, 3 All Breed Best In Show, and was a three-time winner of the Top Twenty at the Border Collie Nationals. Action also won the Border Collie Nationals twice, the Herding group at the National dog show in Philadelphia, and Best of Breed twice at Westminster, placing third in the Herding Group. He achieved his Grand Championship Platinum award and has titles in Rally and Novice Agility, also modeling and filming commercials. Kaos, Action’s son, finished his Championship quickly and is involved in Agility, Herding, and the film industry, including a Doritos Super Bowl commercial. Xtra, Action’s nephew, finished his Championship in three weekends with all Major wins and one Best of Breed.

How to Get Started!

To get started, interested clients can email for more information or questions. Applications are available for agility trials, and registration forms can be downloaded for seminars and workshops. Private lessons forms are also available for download.