February-March 2015 Class Schedule

Canine Circus School: February – March 2015 Class Schedule

 Class Schedule (scroll down for list of classes)

-All Classes meet for 6-weeks of fun, held beneath the East Bay sun in North Oakland (on the border of Emeryville).

Canine Circus School has classes for every age, breed, and temperament, offering performance routines meticulously crafted by award-winning dog trainer, Francis Metcalf.

You can journey into the world of Canine Circus School through this  backstories video. 

Call us if you have any questions. 415 779 6550 or email 

Please visit our policy page to see age requirements, vaccination and refund information.

Price and payment options: You will find prices for classes listed under each class description. To reserve your class, you have the option to pay online or to mail a check. If paying by check address to, Friends of the Family Dog Training, and mail to 1005 53rd Street, Oakland, CA 94609.

~Scroll down for list of Classes~

Our  Circus 1 Class is where all new students begin their training at Canine Circus School. (You’ve never been in a training class? No problem.) In this class we teach you many of the obedience and trick drills that we do in our more advanced classes in easy steps that anyone can follow. A big part of Circus 1 is getting your dog used to working around other dogs. To do this we start spaced at a distance, over the course of the six weeks we get closer and closer until the dogs are maintaining complete focus on their handlers but working in close proximity to other dogs.

Circus Class is much more than just trick training, Circus 1 is about becoming an excellent handler and teacher. We cover more real world scenarios than any obedience class. We build confidence to perform in challenging environments and set a great foundation that does not conflict with, but only enhances, other training disciplines.

  Circus 1 Class:

• Tuesday evening class, 5 PM – 6 PM, starts February 3, meets weekly through March 10;
• Wednesday morning class, 11 AM– 12 PM, starts February 4, meets weekly through March 10;
• Saturday afternoon class, 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM, starts February 7, meets weekly through March 14;
• Sunday morning class, 11 AM – Noon, starts February 8, meets weekly through March 15.

*New Students fill out this form to sign up. $260 for 6-week course.

Returning students email us which class to hold or call 415-779-6550.

Circus 1 Small Dog Class (this class is for Small Dogs ONLY, up to 25 lbs.)

• Saturday morning class, 11 AM − 12 PM, starts February 7, meets weekly through March 14.

* New Students fill out this form to sign up. $260 for 6-week course.

Returning Students email us which class to hold or call us 415-779-6550

Prepay to reserve your spot

Circus 1.5 Class:

In the Circus 1.5 Class our drills get faster and more complicated. The dog works with more independence from the handler and with more control.

• Wednesday afternoon class, 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM, starts February 4, meets weekly through March 11;
• Sunday afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts February 8, meets weekly through March 15.

This class is for students who have completed Circus 1 and students who are returning to the 1.5 Ring; $260, 6-week course for new students; $195 for returning students.

email us which class time to hold and prepay to reserve your spot in class.

~Scroll down for Circus 2 Classes~

email us and prepay to reserve your spot in class.

Circus 2 Class:

Circus 2 students must be approved by Instructor. Circus 2 Class is our advanced class. We begin to get our drills and team work to be performance ready. Dogs work in close proximity on advanced tricks.

• Tuesday morning class, 11 AM-12 PM, starts February 3, meets weekly through March 10;
• Sunday evening class, 5 PM – 6 PM, starts February 8, meets weekly through March 15.

*This class is for both returning and new students. Returning Circus 2 students pay $195; New students pay $260; 6-week course.

email us which class time to hold, and prepay to reserve your spot.

Please call 415-779-6550, if you have any questions!

 

 

Keep in Touch

Stay tuned folks, we’ll post the NEW 2015 Class Schedule soon. If you’d like us to keep you updated on the new Class Calendar, just fill out this Canine Circus School form and you’ll be the first to know!

We are currently offering private training lessons, so if you need dog training help of any kind, and would like to schedule a private lesson, we would be happy to set something up at your earliest convenience. Please fill out this private training form, or give us a call at 415-779-6550 or send an email.

Happy Holidays!

from your Friends of the Family

~Canine Circus School~

Canine Circus School: Spring Schedule 2014

April – May 2014 Canine Circus School, CLASS SCHEDULE

-All Classes meet for 6-weeks of  fun, held beneath the East Bay sun in Oakland (on the border of Emeryville).

Where do I begin?    At Canine Circus School, all new students begin with Introduction to Circus 1.   No prior dog training experience needed to take our Introductory Circus Class. Call us if you have any questions. 415 779 6550

Please visit our pretty policy page to see age requirements,  vaccination and refund information.

Price and payment options:

You will find prices for classes listed under each class description.  To reserve your class, you have the option to pay online or to mail a check.    If paying by check address to, Friends of the Family Dog Training, and mail to 1005 53rd Street, Oakland, CA  94609

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Our Introduction to Circus Class 1 is where all new students begin their training at Canine Circus School.   (You’ve never been in a training class?  No problem.)   In this class we teach you many of the obedience and trick drills that we do in our more advanced classes in easy steps that anyone can follow.

A big part of Circus 1 is getting your dog used to working around other dogs.  To do this we start spaced at a distance, over the course of the six weeks we get closer and closer until the dogs are maintaining complete focus on their handlers but working in close proximity to other dogs.

Circus 1 Class is much more than just trick training, Circus 1 is about becoming an excellent handler and teacher.  We cover more real world scenarios than any obedience class.  We build confidence  to perform in challenging environments and set a great foundation that does not conflict with, but only enhances, other training disciplines.

Introduction to Circus 1 Class:

• Tuesday morning class, 11 AM – Noon, starts April 1, meets weekly through May 6;
• Saturday morning class, 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM, starts April 5, meets weekly through May 10;
• Sunday evening class, 6 PM – 7 PM, starts April 6, meets weekly through May 11.

*The classes above  are for first time students to Canine Circus School.  The class costs $260, 6-week course*  New Students fill out this form to sign up.

Prepay to reserve your spot

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Continuing Circus 1 Class is for students who have completed the Introductory Circus 1 class but need more time to work on their foundation.  Often it takes more than six weeks to master this material, so we created continuing level for students who know our basic drills but need more time before they continue onto the next level.

In this class we introduce new material so students are always learning new things but we are careful to keep the criteria perfectly balanced  so students have continued success.

*This class is for students continuing their education in the Circus 1 Ring; $195, 6-week course.

• Saturday afternoon class, 1 PM – 2 PM, starts April 5, meets weekly through May 10.

email us  and prepay to reserve your spot in class

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In the Introduction to Circus 1.5 Class our drills get faster and more complicated.  The dog works with more independence from the handler and  with more control.

• Thursday morning class, 11 AM –  12 PM,  starts April 3, meets weekly through May 8

This class is for students who have completed Circus 1 and are new to the Circus 1.5 Ring; $260, 6-week course.

email us  which class time to hold and prepay to reserve your spot in class.

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Continuing Circus 1.5 Class is for students that have completed Circus 1.5 but need and want more time to work on their skills before continuing to the next level.  Continued 1.5 students are prepped for Circus 2.

• Sunday morning class, 11 AM – noon, starts April 13, meets weekly through May 18.

*This class is for students continuing their education in the Circus 1.5 Ring; $195, 6-week course.

email us  and prepay to reserve your spot in class.

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Circus 2 Class:  Circus 2 students must be approved by Instructor.  Circus 2 Class is  our advanced class.  We begin to get our drills and team work to be performance ready.  Dogs work in close proximity on advanced tricks.

• Sunday afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts April 13, meets weekly through May 18.

*This class is for both returning and new students.  Returning Circus 2 students pay $195;  New students pay $260; 6-week course.

email us which class time to hold, and prepay  to reserve your spot.  Please call 415-779-6550, if you have any questions!

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“We really feel like the environment shapes behavior and that if you can train in a beautiful and inspiring place that you will do beautiful and inspiring training.”

Hey people, check us out in the Jan-Feb addition of Oakland Magazine

http://www.oaklandmagazine.com/Oakland-Magazine/January-February-2014/Circus-Dog-Training/

August – September Class Schedule

August – September 2013 Canine Circus Class Schedule

-All Classes meet for 6-consecutive weeks of  fun, held beneath the East Bay sun in Oakland (on the border of Emeryville).

Where do I begin?    At Canine Circus School, all new students begin with Introduction to Circus 1.   No prior dog training experience needed to take our Introductory Circus Class. Call us if you have any questions. 415 779 6550

Please visit our pretty policy page to see age requirements,  vaccination and refund information.

Price and payment options:

You will find prices for classes listed under each class description.  To reserve your class, you have the option to pay online or to mail a check.    If paying by check address to, Friends of the Family Dog Training, and mail to 1005 53rd Street, Oakland, CA  94609

Buy Now

Our Introductory class is geared toward people that have never done a Circus Class, or any dog training class. In this class we teach you many of the obedience and trick drills that we do in our more advanced classes in easy steps that anyone can follow. A big part of Circus 1 is getting your dog used to working around other dogs.  To do this we start spaced at a distance, over the course of the six weeks we get closer and closer until the dogs are maintaining complete focus on their handlers but working in close proximity to other dogs.  Circus 1 Class is much more than just trick training, Circus 1 is about becoming an excellent handler and teacher.  We cover more real world scenarios than any obedience class.  We build confidence  to perform in challenging environments and set a great foundation that does not conflict with, but only enhances, other training disciplines.

Introduction to Circus 1 Class Summer Schedule:

• Thursday morning class, 11 AM – Noon, starts August 15, meets weekly through September 19;
• Saturday afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts August 17, meets weekly through September 21;
• Sunday evening class, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, starts August 18, meets weekly through September 22.

*The classes above  are for first time students to Canine Circus School.  The class costs $260, and meets weekly  for 6-consecutive weeks*  New Students fill out this form to sign up.

Prepay to reserve your spot

BUY NOW

Continuing Circus 1 Class is for students who have completed the Introductory Circus 1 class but need more time to work on their foundation.  Often it takes more than six weeks to master this material, so we created continuing level for students who know our basic drills but need more time before they continue onto the next level.

In this class we introduce new material so students are always learning new things but we are careful to keep the criteria perfectly balanced  so students have continued success.

*This class is for students continuing their education in the Circus 1 Ring; $195, meets weekly for 6-consecutive weeks.

• Saturday evening class, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM,  starts August 17, meets weekly through September 21;

email us  and prepay to reserve your spot in class

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In the Introduction to Circus 1.5 Class our drills get faster and more complicated.  The dog works with more independence from the handler and  with more control.

• Thursday evening class, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, starts August 15, meets weekly through September 19;
• Saturday morning class, 11 AM – Noon, starts August 17, meets weekly through September 21.

This class is for students who have completed Circus 1 and are new to the Circus 1.5 Ring; $260, meets weekly for 6-consecutive weeks.

email us  which class time to hold and prepay to reserve your spot in class.

BUY NOW

Continuing Circus 1.5 Class is for students that have completed Circus 1.5 but need and want more time to work on their skills before continuing to the next level.  Continued 1.5 students are prepped for Circus 2.

• Sunday morning class, 11 AM – noon, starts August 18, meets weekly through September 22.

*This class is for students continuing their education in the Circus 1.5 Ring; $195, meets weekly for 6-consecutive weeks.   

email us  and prepay to reserve your spot in class.

 Buy  now

Circus 2 Class:  Circus 2 students must be approved by Instructor.  Circus 2 Class is  our advanced class.  We begin to get our drills and team work to be performance ready.  Dogs work in close proximity on advanced tricks.

• Tuesday evening class, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, starts August 13, meets weekly through September 17;
• Sunday afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts August 18, meets weekly through September 22;

*This class is for both returning and new students.  Returning Circus 2 students pay $195;  New students pay $260; meets weekly for 6-consecutive weeks.

email us which class time to hold, and prepay  to reserve your spot

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Lads and Lasses Sign Up Now for Spring Classes

New Students fill out this form to sign up.

Returning students email us to hold a spot.

Check out video from last years spring session:

Spring Schedule:

-New Students fill out this form to sign up.

-Returning students email us to hold a spot.

-All Classes are $260 for 6-weeks of  fun, held beneath the East Bay sun in Oakland (on the border of Emeryville).

Circus 1 Spring Classes:

• Tuesdays, March 26 – April 30, 11 AM – noon
• Thursdays, March 28 – May 2, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Saturdays, March 30 – May 4, 11 AM – noon
• Sundays, March 31 – May 5, 6 PM – 7 PM

Circus 1.5 Spring Classes:

• Tuesdays, March 26 – April 30, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• Thursdays, March 28 – May 2, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
• Saturdays, March 30 – May 4, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• Sundays, March 31 – May 5, 11 AM – noon

Circus 2 Spring Classes:

• Tuesdays, March 26 – April 30, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Thursdays, March 28 – May 2, noon – 1 PM
• Saturdays, March 30 – May 4, 4 PM – 5 PM
• Sundays, March 31 – May 5, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Classes are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  Be sure to check out the evening classes in the Spring Calendar.   If you don’t see a time slot that works for you, and you can rally at least four other handlers total, we can talk about setting up a class at your convenience–let us know!

New Students fill out this form to sign up.

Returning students we will be contacting you, but please email us to make sure we know to hold your spot.

Notes:

No experience is needed, we teach you everything .  We encourage everyone to start at the Circus 1 level.  If we see you are a super star and have been placed below your level we will promptly move you up. We want to nurture your talent not hold you back.  However if you want to skip a level be prepared to show us your dog has performance titles.

Circus Class isn’t just about tricks, it’s about performance around other dogs and in weird situations as well as physical and mental conditioning.  We start easy and slowly make it harder, for this reason we suggest you start at the first level and move up from there.

In this video:  Balzac jumps the hurdle.  Norma sings Delia as I strum the uke in the background.

More Circus Class Video:

New Students fill out this form to sign up.

Returning students email us to hold a spot.

Questions?  Give us a ring at 415-779-6550 or email us.

Winter & Spring 2013: Canine Circus Class Schedule

New Students fill out this form to sign up.   Returning students email us to hold a spot.

Class Descriptions 

-All classes cost $260 for 6-weeks of training fun in the great outdoors of Oakland (cusp of Emeryville)-

Winter Schedule:  Openings in Spring Session Below

Circus 1 Winter Class:

• Thursday, January 31 – March 7, noon – 1 PM
• Saturday, February 2 – March 9, 11 AM – noon full
• Sunday, February 3 – March 10, 4 PM – 5 PM

Circus 1.5 Winter Class:

• Tuesday, January 29 – March 5, 11 AM – noon
• Saturday, February 2 – March 9, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• Sunday, February 3 – March 10, 11 AM – noon

Circus 2 Winter Class:

• Tuesday, January 29 – March 5, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• Saturday, February 2 – March 9, 4 PM – 5 PM
• Sunday, February 3 – March 10, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Spring Schedule:

Circus 1 Spring Class:

• Tuesday, March 26 – April 30, 11 AM – noon
• Thursday, March 28 – May 2, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Saturday, March 30 – May 4, 11 AM – noon
• Sunday, March 31 – May 5, 6 PM – 7 PM

Circus 1.5 Spring Class:

• Tuesday, March 26 – April 30, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• Thursday, March 28 – May 2, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
• Saturday, March 30 – May 4, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• Sunday, March 31 – May 5, 11 AM – noon

Circus 2 Spring Class:

• Tuesday, March 26 – April 30, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Thursday, March 28 – May 2, noon – 1 PM
• Saturday, March 30 – May 4, 4 PM – 5 PM
• Sunday, March 31 – May 5, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

We have been waiting for a sign from the Circus Dog Gods that we should begin classes again.  The sign has come in the shape of a double rainbow over our training area.  Norma caught the moment on film, I strummed the sacred Ukulele to mark the occasion.

Classes are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  Be sure to check out the evening classes in the Spring Calendar.   If you don’t see a time slot that works for you, and you can rally at least four other handlers total, we can talk about setting up a class at your convenience–let us know!

New Students fill out this form to sign up.

Returning students we will be contacting you, but please email us to make sure we know to hold your spot.

Notes:

No experience is needed, we teach you everything .  We encourage everyone to start at the Circus 1 level.  If we see you are a super star and have been placed below your level we will promptly move you up. We want to nurture your talent not hold you back.  However if you want to skip a level be prepared to show us your dog has performance titles.

Circus Class isn’t just about tricks, it’s about performance around other dogs and in weird situations as well as physical and mental conditioning.  We start easy and slowly make it harder, for this reason we suggest you start at the first level and move up from there.

September-October Canine Circus Class Schedule

Build your dogs: brain, confidence, and physical strength at Canine Circus School.

• Expand your trick training repertoire
• Improve your training skill and coordination
• Perfect your control around other dogs.

Circus 1 Class dates— circus ONE class is prerequisite for all circus training

• Tuesday afternoon class starts September 11 (through October 16), 1 pm- 2 pm
• Tuesday evening class starts September 11 (through October 16), 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Thursday afternoon class starts September 13 (through October 18), 2 pm – 3 pm
• Sunday afternoon class starts September 16 (through October 21), 2 pm −3 pm

The six-week class series costs $260, meets each week in Emeryville. One make up class offered per series, date TBA.

Small class size of 8 students per class.

Returning students, please contact us:  415-779-6550   friendsofthefamilydogtraining@gmail.com

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Canine Circus Class Schedule

Build your dogs: brain, confidence, and physical strength at Canine Circus School.

• Expand your trick training repertoire
• Improve your training skill and coordination
• Perfect your control around other dogs.

Tuesday afternoon class starts July 24  (meets each Tuesday through August 28),  2 PM- 3 PM (FULL)*

Wednesday evening class starts July 25 (meets each Wednesday through August 29), 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (FULL)*

Thursday evening class starts July 26 (meets each Thursday through August 30), 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (FULL)*

Saturday afternoon class starts July 28 (meets each Saturday through September 1), 1 PM – 2 PM (FULL)*

Sunday afternoon class starts July 29 (meets each Sunday through September 3), 2 PM −3 PM 

*if one of these class times works for you, please be in touch; we may be able to schedule more classes this session

The six week class series costs $260, meets each week in Emeryville. One make up class offered per series, date TBA.

Small class size of 8 students per class.

Sign up here!

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The Circus Dog Army wants you! Sign up now!

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