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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

Adele Tippetts April 2021

Daisy
Papillon X Jack Russell • Malmsbury
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie has helped us with our rescue puppy Daisy, who was extremely anxious and scared of people and dogs, and acting out in other ways. We called Natalie when we were at the end of our tethers, after two months with Daisy, and after the first session we felt both empowered and reassured. Natalie's extensive notes after our session were also very helpful, to refer to as we were working through the recommendations. During her second visit, a month later, Natalie addressed specific issues that we are still having, and she also noted significant improvements in Daisy's confidence. It is wonderful to be supported by someone with such extensive knowledge and love for dogs. I highly recommend her services."

Teresa Martin

Pluto
Toy Poodle • Woodend
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie was very patient and kind with our 5 month old pup. She has a wealth of knowledge and calming nature. I look forward to putting these training methods into place."

Michelle Wearne

Toy Poodle dog training in Woodend
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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
Fonzi Cavoodle dog training
Fonzi Sunbury
Roxy Staffy x Pointer dog training
Roxy Kyneton
Cliffie Dachshund dog training
Cliffie Trentham
Buddy Border Collie x Kelpie dog training
Buddy Kyneton
Winnie Harrier x Gsp dog training
Winnie Elplhistone

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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