★★★★★ 5.0 from 67 reviews (Sep 2026)Do you live in Blackwood and need help training your dog? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!
Having helped train 6 dogs in the area (and over 938 across the Macedon Ranges), Natalie is highly experienced, qualified and passionate about helping you and your dog. Natalie specialises in providing one-on-one dog training in Blackwood.
Natalie uses fun, kind and game-based training methods that help you develop a great and fulfilling relationship with your dog.
Natalie travels to Blackwood for in-home training sessions, and also services nearby areas including Trentham and Daylesford.
If you're looking for something to do with your pup around Blackwood (on a leash of course), here are a few ideas:
Sort out any dog health issues with the lovely team at your nearest vet at Daylesford Veterinary Practice or McIntyre Veterinary Clinic in Kyneton.
In-home one-on-one sessions throughout Blackwood, plus puppy school classes in Kyneton.
Personalised sessions in your home, where the challenges actually happen. We work together on your specific goals — whether it's pulling on lead, barking, poor recall, jumping up, or something else entirely.
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Group classes in Kyneton for puppies aged 8-16 weeks. Build confidence, learn essential skills, and socialise with other pups in a safe, supportive environment.
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"Our experience with Natalie was great. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a wonderful approach to dog training. We learnt so much in our 90 minutes and have already seen a huge change in our dog. Highly recommend her services!"
— Rhys A May 2022
"Nat is super generous with her knowledge and her enthusiasm is infectious. She genuinely cares about every dog (and their owners) she teaches. Her training style encourages a trusting bons between dog and human. Highly recommend her puppy school as well as the one to ones."
— Greer Allen
"I began fostering a rescue dog in July 2022 and knew I would need some help with 'Barney'. I found Natalie online and have booked twice now to get help and training with Barney who was initially severely car reactive and pulled excessively on his lead on walks. I love Natalie's approach, methods and her natural ability and skill set which helps owners and their dogs live a happy and calm life. Can't recommend Natalie highly enough!"
— Rachel Cuthbert
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