Francis Metcalf Dog Training
Home of Canine Circus School and The Metcalf Method
Highly-effective, personality-specific training that develops responsive, confident, & skillful dogs
Canine Circus School ● Behavior Problems ● Obedience ● Confidence ● Skill Building
Pets ● Working Dogs ● Canine Conditioning ● Performance ● Competition ● Dog Trainer Training
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Developing High-Functioning Dogs with the Metcalf Method: Level 1
Personality-specific training that increases your dog’s reliability, responsiveness, confidence, learning ability, and functionality in real-life situations
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Training dogs and dog owners to be extraordinary for over 25 years
Francis Metcalf is a leading expert in dog training who has spent over 25 years studying both modern and traditional dog methods - training every imaginable type of dog and function - pets, working dogs, protection, competition, and performance.
He’s culminated his knowledge and experience into The Metcalf Method - an integrated approach to developing high-functioning dogs tailored to your dog’s unique personality type, challenges, and goals. His training programs are effective, easy to apply, and always designed to be in the best interest of both you and your dog. He’s also the founder and head trainer of the World-Renowned Canine Circus School - where dog owners become exceptional handlers and dogs build exceptional skills.
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Francis is looking forward to working with you and your dog! He meets with clients at their homes in the East Bay, at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley, or via Zoom. If you’re out of his service area but need a house call, contact us for a custom training quote.
Francis works with puppies/new dogs, behavioral issues, obedience, competition, working dogs, performance - and of course - Canine Circus School tricks.
Group classes are not scheduled at the moment but Francis is available for private lessons via the appointments below.
See you and your dog soon!