Directory of Dog Trainers Near Old Oakland, CA, US

Ever dreamed of running off to join the circus? What about your pup? If the idea of jumping through hoops, balancing balls on your nose, and performing in front of an audience holds special appeal, you can satisfy your desires by heading to a fun-filled backyard in North Oakland. Started in 2011 by Francis Metcalf (an award-winning trainer who’s worked with stunt dogs, police dogs, and guide dogs) and his wife, Norma, the Canine Circus School offers courses for dogs and their owners in a hidden dreamland filled with vintage carousel horses, disco balls, rocking chairs, and strings of white twinkle lights.

Bully and Friends K9 Training offers professional dog training. They specialize in addressing behavioral issues with your dog such as dog aggression, human aggression, fearfulness, possessiveness, etc. They offer obedience training for puppies and adult dogs, as well as training preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. They specialize in working with bully breeds (Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Terriers, American Bulldogs, Cane Corsos, Presa Canarios, etc.), however their professional career has included a very wide variety of dog breeds.