BJAC East
August 6-9, 2025
B & D Creekside Event Center
500 Avenue B
Latrobe, PA 15650
B&D Creekside features a 150 x 250 turf field. You can discover more about the location by clicking here.
Photos credits to B&D and BJAC staff
Eligibility & Rules:
Boundless Junior Agility Camp is designed for improving and building on agility skills. This camp is not meant for foundation dog training. Please read through all prerequisites prior to registering for camp. Questions regarding eligibility for camp should be directed to our email.
Prerequisites for Boundless Junior Agility Camp
The handler must be a junior handler, which we define as 20 years old and under at the time of camp.
All levels will be working on standard and jumping courses. This includes 12-weave poles, dogwalk, teeter, and a-frame. Dogs must be proficient on all obstacles and at least 18 months of age to attend camp.
Reactive Dog and Aggression Policy
The safety of our campers and their dogs is of the utmost importance to us. To enforce these safety policies, aggressive dogs are not permitted at camp. Reactivity is accepted on a case by case basis; please direct any questions or concerns to bjac.juniors@gmail.com.
Multiple Dogs
Campers are welcome to bring multiple dogs to camp (maximum, 3). If you wish to run multiple dogs each session, you will need to register for multiple spots. If you wish to split your sessions between the dogs, you will need to include each dog on your registration form. (example: Dog’s Name: Jinx/Lime)
Groups
Groups will be limited to 11 campers each. A video must be submitted alongside your registration form, so that we may place you in the appropriate group. When you select your group level, you may request the group you believe is the best fit, but we can not guarantee that you will be placed in this group. If we believe your skills would better fit in a different group, we will communicate this to you via email.
Non-Refundable Deposit
At the time of registration, a $350 deposit is required for BJAC East and $300 deposit is required for BJAC West. Registration will be considered incomplete without a deposit. This deposit secures a working spot for a camper at Boundless Junior Agility Camp and counts towards the total cost. This deposit is non-refundable and will be accepted through Stripe. Once your registration form is received, we will contact you with payment instructions.
Payment Plans:
BJAC is willing to give approved families an extended period of time to pay their registration fee in portions. A payment plan must be agreed to by both parties and a contract must be signed by both parties.
We reserve the right to deny registration to any camper or dog viewed as unfit, unsafe, or inappropriate for Boundless Junior Agility Camp.
Group Levels
Intermediate: Group A
Great for newer handlers and dogs alike, this group is designed for dogs with sequencing experience including 10+ obstacles. Handlers may still be working on skills such as front cross/blind cross/rear cross, but dogs should be familiar with all agility obstacles.
Masters: Group B
This group is designed for teams with experience training and/or competing at the AKC/USDAA Masters level or UKI Senior/Champion level. Generally, for this level, we prefer teams with at least a year of experience training on full courses.
Intro to International: Group C
Possible JOAWC goals, looking to run more ISC/FCI style courses. Some experience with backsides, threadles and other international techniques. Minimal to some experience with international courses (FCI A1/A2 level).
International: Group D
Prior experience training/practicing on international courses, possible JOAWC goals / past team experience. (FCI A2/A3 level). Note: No LAP Dog Handlers permitted in this group.
REGISTER!
Registration opens on December 22, 2025 at 9 am PST/12 pm EST. A button will appear when it is officially open.
Campers are required to fill out a registration form that asks for details about themselves and their dog(s). The form takes around ten minutes to complete and requires a payment method for the deposit to be entered before the form will be accepted (the deposit will count towards the total cost of registration). Because BJAC spots often fill up quickly, we recommend being prepared to complete the registration form and having a payment method nearby as soon as the form begins accepting submissions.
We also require a video to be submitted that clearly demonstrates the team’s ability level as it corresponds to the Group they want to register for. For example, a team wishing to be placed in East Camp Group D should demonstrate coursework at the AKC Masters/UKI Senior or Champ/other International handling level, including backsides and threadles . A publicly-available YouTube, Vimeo, or other comparable video sharing platform link should be submitted in the camper’s registration form. If for some reason this link does not work, we will reach out to you via email to request a new link.
Camp Fees & Registration Dates:
Early Bird: December 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026 — $650
Regular: January 6, 2026 until camp — $700
We are using a new registration system, so there are bound to be a few kinks to work out. Please email us at bjac.juniors@gmail.com if you run into any trouble during registration.
Waitlist:
All registrants who register into a certain group after that group’s ten spots have already been filled will be placed onto a waitlist for that group. We do our best to move campers to the appropriate groups and make space for as many waitlist registrants as possible, but there is no guarantee that all waitlist registrants will get spots. All waitlist registrants will be refunded their deposits if they do not get spots at camp.
Apply for a LAP (Loaner) dog for camp:
For newer handlers whose dogs may not be fully trained yet, we offer the Lend A Paw (LAP) program so that they can still participate in BJAC. Apply via the link in your registration confirmation email.
Camp Schedule
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LAP Campers arrive at 10:45 am for a short briefing (please do not arrive any earlier)
Check-In/Crate Setup 11 am - 11:30 am
Orientation & Instructor Intro 11:30 - 11:45 pm
Games and icebreakers 11:45 pm - 12:45 pm
Workshop I 1:00pm-2:00pm
Break 2 pm - 2:25 pm
Workshop II 2:25 pm 3:25 pm
Distance Challenge 3:25 pm - 4:30 pm
6 pm Evening activity
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Check In 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Morning activity 8:45-9:15
AM Session 9:15 am - 12:15 am
Lunch & Optional Activity 12:15 pm-1:30 pm
PM Session 1:30 pm-4:30pm
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(Wear camp shirts this day)
Check In 8:30 am - 8:45 am
Morning activity 8:45-9:15
AM Session 9:15 am - 12:15 am
Lunch & Scavenger Hunt 12:15 pm-1:30 pm
PM Session 1:30 pm-4:30pm
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Check In 8am-8:15am
Trial briefing and Walk Through 8:15am
Runs begin 8:35am
Jumpers 8:35 am - 9:15 am
Pairs 9:20 am - 10:10 am
Weekend debrief & sportsmanship awards 10:15 - 10:45
Tunnelers 10:45 - 11:15
Awards 11:15 - 11:45
Send-Off/Tear Down ~ 12:00pm - 1pm *Please help tear down before leaving, if possible.
2026 BJAC East Instruction team
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Taner Dogan discovered agility with his first border collie, Safir, in 2014. His passion and dedication for agility brought him up to a competitive level very quickly.
Some of his agility achievements are:
CODE, 24” winner of UKI West Coast Cup in 2019.CODE, member of the 2022 WAO Team USA
CODE, Biathlon Bronze Medalist at the 2022 WAO in Holland
ICE, member of the 2022 EO Team USA
ICE, member of the 2023 EO Team USA.
ICE, 24” Reserve Champion of the 2023 Norwegian Open Agility Championship
Taner is a UKI judge and designed courses for UKI Home Agility, UKI trials including several cups, classics and festivals, workshops and custom-based training courses. He was one of the judges at the US Open 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida, and at the US West Coast Open 2025.
Taner is also an agility instructor. He is currently teaching foundation and master international handling at Half Moon Bay Dog Sports in California and often holds workshops. He always follows the new trends and methods around the world to keep himself and his students up to date.
Taner loves to travel with his dogs in Europe and attend some big agility events such as BCC, Slovenian Agility Open, Polish Open, Norwegian Open etc…
Apart from dog agility, He is a molecular and cellular biologist teaching multiple online biology classes at international universities. He obtained his BS and PhD in Germany, and he has worked as a scientist/senior scientist in biotechnology in the Bay Area for 10 years.
You can find more info about him on his YouTube Channel and personal Facebook Profile . You can access them via these links:
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Courtney has been training dogs for over 25 years. She has taught and competed in most dog sports and in addition to being an avid competitor, she is also a well-known and highly respected judge for both AKC and UKI Agility.
Courtney has a deep understanding of how dogs and their humans navigate courses, and she can help each team understand the best handling paths for them. As an instructor she is fun and flexible and can teach within any handling system. Courtney has competed with multiple different breeds of dogs across all organizations, both in the US and Internationally. Courtney and her dog, Butter, have been members of multiple word teams and are the 2024 IFCS World Champions.
She currently splits her time between teaching in Austin Texas at Happy Dog Sports and New Orleans, LA. She does travel frequently to teach seminars and judge all over the US.
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Stefanie Rainer has been involved in the sport of dog agility for over 20 years. From the time she entered the ring as a young child, her passion and love for agility has grown and she has achieved the pinnacle in the sport.
Stefanie’s love for dog training began at a young age. Her enthusiasm was sparked by her mother, an in-home dog trainer specializing in pet manners and behavior modification. Stefanie had the privilege to learn from her mother and the mentorship of world-renowned dog trainer, Diane Bauman who taught her about the sport of dog agility and numerous other disciplines.
Stefanie continually pushes herself to achieve new goals and loves to share her knowledge with her student teams. She seeks to create the ultimate bond between handler and dog. Stefanie does not believe in a “one-size fits all” approach, rather she seeks the best techniques based on what works for the team.
Stefanie has earned many titles on multiple breeds and she actively competes in AKC and UKI events with her dogs. Each of Stefanie’s dogs has taken her to compete around the world. She has had countless top placements, won multiple national championship titles, and had the honor or representing Team USA at European Open and World Agility Open competitions. She is an accredited judge for the American Kennel Club and UK Agility International.
The world of dog agility is fast paced and constantly changing. Handlers and dogs are constantly challenged to become faster and more skilled. Stefanie strives to remain on the forefront of the latest techniques which is why she frequently attends seminars and travels the world to stay up to date on the newest trends and learn from the top competitors in the sport.