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Bordoodle Training

Do you have a Bordoodle 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.

Bordoodles (Border Collie × Poodle) are exceptionally intelligent dogs who inherit brains from both parent breeds. They're energetic, trainable, and often more intense than their fluffy appearance suggests — think Border Collie drive in a Poodle coat.

Common Bordoodle traits and training needs

  • Very high intelligence that needs constant mental stimulation — boredom leads to trouble
  • Can inherit herding instinct from the Border Collie side — may try to herd or control movement
  • High energy that needs daily vigorous exercise and enrichment activities
  • May become anxious or develop obsessive behaviours without enough to do
  • Can be vocal — alert barking and demand barking are common
  • Sensitive to household tension and changes in routine

Bordoodle owners quickly discover they have one of the cleverest dogs in the park. That intelligence is a gift, but it also means your Bordoodle needs their brain exercised as much as their body. If yours is inventing games, herding the household, or developing weird habits out of boredom, that's the Border Collie brain working overtime. With the right outlets and training, Bordoodles are incredibly rewarding companions.

Ollie - Bordoodle dog training
Raph - Bordoodle dog training
Floss - Bordoodle dog training
Rubie - Bordoodle dog training
Katsu - Bordoodle dog training
Kenneth - Bordoodle dog training

Bordoodle Training Options

Whether your Bordoodle 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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Bordoodle (and others) Success Stories

★★★★★ Google
"We have had a great experience with CKC. We have learnt a lot and have been able to apply this training easily to our gregarious pup...now adolescent pup. The training makes sense and logic of your dog's behaviour. Would definitely recommend to all dog owners, no matter how old."

Julie Kluwer October 2023

★★★★★ Google
"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

Barney
Dingo x Acd • Romsey
★★★★★ Google
"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

Dingo x Acd dog training in Romsey
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Some of the Bordoodles (and others) We've Trained

Ollie Bordoodle dog training
Ollie Castlemaine
Raph Bordoodle dog training
Raph Ashbourne
Floss Bordoodle dog training
Floss Gisborne
Katsu Bordoodle dog training
Katsu Gisborne
Kenneth Bordoodle dog training
Kenneth Gisborne
Greer German Shorthaired Pointer dog training
Greer Bullengarook
Pepper German Shepherd Dog dog training
Pepper Chewton
Ollie Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog training
Ollie Macedon
Hugo Standard Poodle dog training
Hugo Kyneton

Ready to train your Bordoodle?

Let's talk about your goals and how we can help your Bordoodle become the best dog they can be.

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