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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
"Gosh I wish I had found Natalie 2 years ago when my little Cavoodle Princess started her problems with barking and anxiety (We had attended puppy school and dog obedience, but no luck in helping these behaviours). Natalie is amazing and I already have a much calmer, happier little fur baby. Not only have our 2 sessions with Natalie been so helpful, but also Natalie sends out written info and videos."

Jen S March 2021

Sadie
English Staffordshire Terrier • Daylesford
★★★★★ Google
"Massive thank you to Natalie for her professional and unique service on training and obedience techniques to assist Sadie and myself a couple of weeks ago. Natalie has given me confidence to pursue her kind and calm approach and providing specific techniques to work in with our busy lifestyle and still getting a positive result. Thanks again Natalie. Kind regards, Karina, Tom, Leyla and Sadie."

Karina Brooks

English Staffordshire Terrier dog training in Daylesford
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie was so knowledgeable and very helpful! Highly recommend."

Billy McCarthy November 2022

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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
Sheba Kelpie X Corgi X Chihuahua dog training
Sheba Guildford
Winnie Miniature Poodle dog training
Winnie Macedon
Angus American Bulldog dog training
Angus Romsey
Henry Border Collie dog training
Henry Lauriston
Sammy Border Collie dog training
Sammy Woodend
Ellie Mae Staffy X dog training
Ellie Mae Ashbourne

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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