Cavoodle Training

Do you have a Cavoodle 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.

Cavoodles (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel × Poodle) are one of Australia's most popular companion breeds. They're affectionate, social little dogs who bond deeply with their families — but that devotion can come with its own set of challenges.

Common Cavoodle traits and training needs

• Prone to separation anxiety due to their strong attachment to their owners
• Can be barky — especially at visitors, other dogs, or when left alone
• May develop resource guarding over food, toys, or their favourite person
• Sensitive temperament that doesn't respond well to harsh corrections
• Can be tricky to toilet train, especially in winter or wet weather
• Social butterflies who may become over-excited around other dogs

Cavoodle owners often describe their dog as a little shadow that follows them from room to room. They're incredibly loving, but that same attachment can make alone time really hard — for you and them. If your Cavoodle barks when you leave, gets anxious in new situations, or has become a bit possessive, these are really common patterns with this breed. They respond beautifully to gentle, consistent training.