Google ★★★★★ 5.0 from 49 reviews (Mar 2026)
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Beagle Training

Do you have a Beagle that needs some training help? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!

With over 900 dogs trained across the Macedon Ranges, Natalie understands the unique personality and needs that come with this wonderful breed.

Beagles are merry, curious scent hounds bred to track game over long distances. They're friendly, food-driven dogs with an incredible nose — which is both their most endearing quality and the root of most training challenges.

Common Beagle traits and training needs

  • Nose-driven — once they pick up a scent, the world stops and recall becomes non-existent
  • Extremely food-motivated, which can lead to counter-surfing, bin-raiding, and scavenging
  • Prone to baying and howling, especially when left alone or when they've found something interesting
  • Can be stubborn about following commands when there are better things to smell
  • Separation anxiety and vocalisation when left alone is very common
  • Pulls on lead following scents and can be difficult to walk past interesting smells

Beagle owners know the struggle of competing with their dog's nose. If your Beagle vanishes nose-first into every hedge, howls when you leave, or has perfected the art of counter-surfing, you're living the authentic Beagle experience. Their food drive is actually your secret weapon in training — a Beagle will do almost anything for the right treat. The trick is making yourself more interesting than whatever they're smelling.

Elly - Beagle dog training

Beagle Training Options

Whether your Beagle is a new puppy or an older dog with some habits to work on, we've got options to suit.

One-on-one dog training
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One-on-One Training

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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Puppy school class
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Puppy School

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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Beagle (and others) Success Stories

Merlot
Australian Shepherd • 3551
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie is an absolute legend! We welcomed two Aussie Shepherd boys from the same litter and had heard plenty about the challenges of raising two brothers. We couldn’t have done it better without her guidance. We truly appreciate her ongoing support and the positive changes we’ve seen."

Venessa Nadolnik

Australian Shepherd dog training in 3551
Billy
Jack Russell Terrier • Daylesford
★★★★★ Google
"I wish there were more than 5 stars to give! Natalie and Crazy, Kind Calm was recommended to us from a work mate and we couldn’t be happier. We recently rescued a Jack Russell Terrier who is nearly 1.5 years old, and after much research on trainers in the region, we reached out to Natalie. Rightly so, she is a very sought after trainer and we waited patiently for our session with her. She even recommended other trainers who we might want to engage, as it would be 6 weeks before we could see her. We decided to hold out and do our best until our session with the her. From the minute Natalie entered the home, she had our little mate completely engaged. Honestly, it was like watching magic. We went for the personal training session first, and her credentials and experience did not disappoint. We had a 2 hour session, and not 1 second was wasted. The whole experience was the most engaging, informative and educational I have ever had with a trainer, especially dealing with rescue dogs and their big feelings. We can’t wait for our follow up sessions. The level of care, the detailed and tailored training plans which Natalie sent after the session, the trust our precious little mate Billy had in her from the first second, and her genuine warmth, and love and respect for all dogs- made it a very comforting and wondrous experience. Again- if there were more stars to give- I would give them. A truly professional, experienced, trustworthy and knowledgeable trainer - worth the wait 💜"

Nicole Peters

Jack Russell Terrier dog training in Daylesford
Gordon
Pharaoh Hound • Kyneton
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie was amazing! We took on an ex show dog who was the sibling of our first dog, he came with some complex social behaviours and we have been given some positive training tips to help keep him calm and teach him to trust we will keep him safe. Now I feel like his beautiful personality can shine out of the house, and we have the right tools to support him, keeping me calm in the process! Thanks so much Natalie:)"

Juliet Douglas

Pharaoh Hound dog training in Kyneton
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Some of the Beagles (and others) We've Trained

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