★★★★★ 5.0 from 74 reviews (Oct 2026)Do you live in Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest.
Natalie uses fun, kind and game-based training methods that help you develop a great and fulfilling relationship with your dog.
There's a $15 call out fee for training throughout Diggers Rest or many of the surrounding towns (including Sunbury).
If you're looking for something to do with your pup around Diggers Rest, here are a few ideas:
Sort out any dog health issues with the lovely team at All Creature Veterinary Clinic, Sunbury Veterinary Clinic or Sunbury Animal Hospital.
In-home one-on-one sessions throughout Diggers Rest, 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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"Reuben, my 9mth old German Shepherd had his first visit from Natalie today. He is a very large dog, beautiful, but super excitable. He was starting to jump up on guests, & not consistently obedient, & had a few other behaviour issues. I couldn’t believe the things Natalie could get him to do with treats & a few gestures & key words. I now believe Reuben is in fact a very intelligent dog, who just needs short training sessions with me a couple of times a day, reinforcement of good behaviour,and a few more visits and advice from Natalie. Already I am confident I can work on his behaviours, & am so glad I did not re- home him, as suggested by some friends & family members…Reubs & I will do this journey together, & succeed! Thankyou Natalie!♥️🐾"
— Anne Fraser
"Absolutely fantastic is the only way to describe Nat and Crazy Kind Calm Dog Training. Nat came to our house and within 10 minutes I was feeling so much better about the issues my dog and I were having. CKC dog training really listen and work on training techniques that are specific to your needs. A detailed email outlining everything discussed and a step by step instruction on the training lesson is sent after each visit, which is so helpful to refer back to. I initially went with the one visit but increased it to the multiple visit option ( I highly recommend that option if you are sitting on the fence). I found Nat to be professional, kind and very knowledgeable, I highly recommend this business to anyone needing some help training their dog for any issue."
— Carmel Jordan
"We were close to the end of our tether when we contacted Natalie to see if she could assist with our young, antisocial JR terrier. Natalie has helped us to better understand the behaviours and motivations of our pups, and how to navigate and manage situations that cause angst for both pups and humans alike. Natalie has worked with us on manageable training tasks to improve behaviours in a range of real-life situations. Our relationships with our pups, and quality of life for all of us, are now much improved. I highly recommend Natalie's approach and philosophy - it's made a positive difference for us."
— concar carcon March 2021
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