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~

October 2014 Class Schedule

Canine Circus School: October – November 2014 

 Class Schedule (scroll down for list of classes)

-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 or email 

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.

~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, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, starts Sept. 30, meets weekly through Nov. 4;
• Thursday afternoon class, 12:30 PM– 1:30 PM, starts Oct. 2, meets weekly through Nov. 6;
• Thursday evening class, 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM, starts Oct. 2, meets weekly through Nov. 5;
• Sunday afternoon class, 2 PM – 3 PM, starts Oct. 5, meets weekly through Nov. 9.

*New Students fill out this form to sign up.

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.)

• Sunday morning class, 11 AM − 12 PM, starts October 5, meets weekly through November 9.

*The classes above are for both first time students and returning Circus 1 students to Canine Circus School. The class costs $260 for new students and $195 for returning students, 6-week course.

* New Students fill out this form to sign up.

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.

• Thursday morning class, 11 AM- 12 PM, starts October 2, meets weekly through November 6;
• Sunday afternoon class, 4 PM – 5 PM, starts October 5, meets weekly through November 9.

Circus 1.5 Small Dog Class (this class is for Small Dogs ONLY, up to 25 lbs.)

• Sunday class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts October 5, meets weekly through November 9.

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 Sept. 30, meets weekly through Nov. 4;
• Sunday evening class, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, starts Oct. 5, meets weekly through Nov. 9.

*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!

 

 

A Breed Apart: Canine Circus School at SF Exploratorium

Stay tuned folks, we’ll post the NEW October – November 2014 Class Schedule later today.  If you’d like us to send you an e-mail to your in-box announcing the Class Calendar, just fill out this quick form and you’ll be the first to know!

You can catch us the San Francisco Exploratorium’s Market Days: A Breed Apart Event from 11 − 3 PM today, Saturday, August 16, 2014.  We’ll be giving a Canine Circus School demonstration at 2 PM.  Come on down, bring your hound, and say howdy!

 

 

August-September 2014 Class Schedule

 

August – September 2014 Canine Circus School, Schedule of Classes

-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 or email 

Don’t be!   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.

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 evening class, 6:30 PM −7:30 PM, starts August 12, meets weekly through September 23 (skips week of September 2);
• Thursday afternoon class, 12:30 PM– 1:30 PM, starts August 14,  meets weekly through September 18;
• Sunday evening class, 5 PM- 6 PM, starts August 17, meets weekly through September 28 (skips week of August 31).

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

• Saturday morning class, 11:30 AM − 12:30 PM, starts August 16, meets weekly through September 27 (skips week of August 30).

*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

 

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 August 16, meets weekly through September 27 (Skips week of August 30).

email us and prepay to reserve your spot in class

 

 

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 14, meets weekly through September 18;
• Sunday morning class, 11 AM – 12 PM, starts August 17, meets weekly through September 28  (skips week of August 31).

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.

 

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 afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts August 17, meets weekly through September 28 (skips week of August 31).

*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.

 

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.

• Thursday morning class, 11 AM – 12 PM,  starts August 14, meets weekly through September 18;
• Sunday evening class, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, starts August 17, meets weekly through September 28 (skips week of August 31).

*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!

 

 

 

 

Canine Circus School: 2014 Summer Schedule

June – July 2014 Canine Circus School, Summer Schedule of Classes

-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

Don’t be!   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.

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 evening class, 6:30 PM −7:30 PM, starts June 3, meets weekly through July 8;
• Thursday afternoon class, 12:30 PM– 1:30 PM, starts June 5,  meets weekly through July 17 (skips week of July 3);
• Sunday evening class, 6 PM- 7 PM, starts June 8, meets weekly through July 20 (skips week of July 6).

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

• Saturday morning class, 11:30 AM − 12:30 PM, starts June 7, meets weekly through July 19 (skips week of July 5)

*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

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 June 7, meets weekly through July 19 (Skips week of July 5).

email us and prepay to reserve your spot in class

 

 

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.

• Tuesday morning class, 11 AM – 12 PM, starts June 3, meets weekly through July 8;
• Sunday morning class, 11 AM – 12 PM, starts June 8, meets weekly through July 20 (skips week of July 6).

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.

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 afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts June 8, meets weekly through July 20 (skips week of July 6).

*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.

 

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.

• Thursday afternoon class, 11 AM – 12 PM, starts June 5, meets weekly through July 17 (skips week of July 3);
• Sunday evening class, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM, starts June 8, meets weekly through July 20 (skips week of July 6).

*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.

Pleasecall 415-779-6550, if you have any questions!

“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/



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

Buy Now to pay via PayPal

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

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, 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.

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 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.

 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.

• 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/

Canine Circus School New Classes: January – March, 2014

January – March, 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

Buy Now

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:

•  FULLTuesday morning class, 11 AM – 12 PM, starts January 28, meets weekly through March 11 (skips week of Feb. 18);
• FULL Saturday morning class, 11:30 PM – 12:30 PM, starts February 1, meets weekly through March 15 (skips week of Feb. 15);
• Sunday afternoon class, 4 PM – 5 PM, starts February 2, meets weekly through March 16 (skips week of Feb. 16).

*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

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, 6-week course.

• Thursday morning class, 11 AM –  12 PM,  starts January 30, meets weekly through March 20(skips weeks of Feb.14 &21);

email us  and prepay to reserve your spot in class

BUY NOW

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.

• Tuesday afternoon class, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, starts January 28, meets weekly through March 11 (skips week of Feb. 18);
• Saturday afternoon class, 1 PM – 2 PM, starts February 1, meets weekly through March 15 (skips week of Feb. 15).

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.

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 February 2, meets weekly through March 16 (skips week of Feb. 16).

*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.

 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.

• Sunday afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts February 2, meets weekly through March 16 (skips week of Feb. 16).

*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!

Buy now

This is our clubhouse.

Watch your instructor, Francis Metcalf, training his personal dog, Schwartz.

Francis is someone I’ve known for nearly 20 years now and I can honestly say he is a uniquely gifted man who always advocates for dogs. They love him. Adore him. Can’t get enough. When Francis walks into the room my dogs act like it’s Christmas morning; and it is, because he always gives them the gift of his full attention and works to make every interaction with dogs as positive and fun as possible. I’ve not met anyone quite like him in dogs.

-Kelly Gorman Dunbar

Listen to an interview with Francis:  http://www.animalcafe.co/circus-tricks-for-dogs/

Fall Schedule: Canine Circus School

October – November 2013 Canine Circus School 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

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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 Fall Schedule:

• Tuesday evening class, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, starts October 8, meets weekly through November 12;
• Saturday afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts October 12, meets weekly through November 16;
• Saturday afternoon class, 4 PM – 5 PM, starts October 12, meets weekly through November 16;
• Sunday evening class, 5 PM – 6 PM, starts October 13, meets weekly through November 17.

*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.

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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, meets weekly for 6-consecutive weeks.

• Thursday morning class, 11 AM –  12 PM,  starts October 10, meets weekly through November 14.

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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 afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts October 10, meets weekly through November 14;
• Saturday morning class, 11 AM – Noon, starts October 12, meets weekly through November 16.

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.

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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 October 13, meets weekly through November 17.

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

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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.

• Thursday evening class, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, starts October 10, meets weekly through November 14;
• Sunday afternoon class, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, starts October 13, meets weekly through November 17.

*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.

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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

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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

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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, meets weekly for 6-consecutive weeks.

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

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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.

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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 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.   

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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.

• 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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