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Bonafide Dog Academy: Omaha’s Dog Sports Training Enthusiasts
Whether you’re a seasoned handler looking to fine-tune your dog’s skills or a newcomer eager to explore dog sports, our program offers a range of training options. From Sports Foundations, Scent Work, AKC Rally or Agility our expert trainers are here to help you and your dog achieve peak performance. Get ready to unleash your dog’s full potential and forge an unbreakable bond through the exhilarating world of dog sports.
Dog Sports Training @ Bonafide
Dog Sports - Class Offerings
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Agility
Dog Agility Foundations 1 & 2
This introductory course is designed for dogs and handlers who are new to the sport of agility. The focus is on building strong communication skills, confidence, and teamwork through the introduction of foundational agility skills. This class emphasizes proper handling techniques, motivation, and control while laying the groundwork for future agility training. Handlers will learn how to guide their dogs through basic obstacles such as tunnels, jumps, and low-impact equipment in a safe and supportive environment. Dogs should have basic obedience skills and be comfortable working around other dogs off leash. Perfect for anyone who is considering competing in agility. This is a combined class: dogs who have completed Agility Foundations 1 but still need some foundational work may continue to take the same class at Level 2 with more challenges added. Instructor Approval is required before continuing on to Agility Beginning Sequencing.
🕒 4-week course • Limit 4 dogs • For dogs 9 months and older • Cost: $160
Agility Beginning Sequencing
Agility sequencing takes all of the basic skills you learned in Foundations 1 & 2 and starts applying them to real-world agility challenges.
In this class, you’ll begin course running! Short sequences of 5 - 8 numbered obstacles that will assist you with course memorization, understanding the dog’s line, and build confidence (confidence = speed in agility). We will work on verbal cues, timing, and creating distance to help your dog think and work independently.
To enroll, dogs should have completed Agility Foundations 1 & 2 and be comfortable working around other dogs or you may get instructor approval to join.
🕒 4 week course • Limit 4 dogs • For dogs 9 months and older • Cost: $160
Scent Work / Nose Work
Sniffy Games / Find It
Looking for a fun, low-impact activity for your dog? Sniffy games are a great option for dogs of all ages and abilities. They are easy to do at home, take very little setup, and are perfect for hot, cold, or rainy days. Best of all, sniffing helps tire dogs out, build confidence, and encourage focus.
In this class, you’ll learn simple food-based sniffy games, how to introduce target odors, and how to adjust each activity to match your dog’s skill level. You’ll leave with easy exercises you can practice at home and can continue with future classes focused on indoor or outdoor sniffy games.
What to bring: 6-foot leash, optional harness, lots of small non-crumbly high-value treats, and if needed, a mat, bed, blanket, or collapsible crate for settling between turns.
🕒 4-week course • Limit 6 dogs • For dogs 9 months and older • Cost: $100
Scentwork Novice Class
Novice Scentwork is a class tailored for dogs that have completed a beginning scentwork class or an equivalent course, have started competing at the novice level, or have received permission from a trainer. This class continues to utilize the three primary odors: birch, anise, and clove. Participants will work on various elements of scentwork, including containers, interior, exterior, buried, and vehicles. The goal is to prepare dogs and their handlers to compete at the Novice level. Additionally, the class will introduce working with two scent hides to enhance the dog’s scent detection skills.
🕒 4-week course • Limit 6 dogs • For dogs 9 months and older • Cost: $100
Scentwork Advanced
Advanced Scentwork is a class designed for dogs that have completed a novice scentwork class or an equivalent, are competing at the advanced level, or have received permission from a trainer. This class continues to work with two scent hides and introduces distractions to increase the difficulty and complexity of scentwork tasks. Participants will tackle level-appropriate challenges to further enhance their skills. Additionally, the class will introduce the scent of Cypress and the practice of working with three hides, allowing dogs to refine their scent detection abilities in more challenging scenarios.
🕒 4-week course • Limit 6 dogs • For dogs 9 months and older • Cost: $100
Conformation
Conformation Handling Practice
*Single Session
Preparing for an upcoming dog show? Join our AKC conformation handling practice sessions, tailored for both novice and seasoned handlers. During these sessions, you and your dog will delve into essential showmanship skills such as individual and group gaiting, freestacking, table training (for smaller breeds), breed-specific training, and mastering ring/show etiquette.
🕒 Single Session • Drop-in Class - no signup • For dogs trained in conformation • Cost: $10 for first dog; $5 for each additional dog with same handler
AKC Rally®
AKC Rally® Novice Class
The AKC Rally® Novice class is the perfect introduction to the world of dog sports, blending basic obedience with a fun and interactive team experience. Designed for beginners, this entry-level class focuses on building communication and teamwork between you and your dog.
During the Rally Novice class, you’ll guide your dog through a course made up of 10–15 stations, each featuring a sign that provides a simple obedience task such as sit, down, turn, or heel. You and your dog work together at a brisk pace, completing each station with enthusiasm and precision.
This class is performed on-leash and is open to dogs that are at least 6 months old. No prior competition experience is required—just a willingness to learn and have fun! Whether you’re looking to strengthen your bond, improve obedience, or explore the world of dog sports, Rally Novice is a great place to start.
🕒 4-week course • Limit 6 dogs • For dogs 9 months and older • Cost: $150