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English Mastiff Training

Do you have a English Mastiff 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.

English Mastiffs are massive, gentle dogs with a calm, dignified temperament. They're loyal, protective, and surprisingly sensitive — but at 60-90 kilos, even the smallest behavioural issues become very big problems.

Common English Mastiff traits and training needs

  • Enormous size makes any pulling, jumping, or leaning a significant physical challenge
  • Can be protective of family and home — needs socialisation to keep this in check
  • Stubborn and unhurried — they'll do things in their own time, not yours
  • Prone to counter-surfing — everything is within reach at their height
  • Can develop guarding behaviours over food, toys, and sleeping spots
  • May be anxious or nervous despite their imposing size, especially around loud noises

English Mastiff owners know that 'gentle giant' is mostly accurate — until walk time. If your Mastiff decides which direction you're going, leans on visitors with their full weight, or guards the couch like a medieval fortress, that's Mastiff life. Their calm, loyal nature makes them very trainable, but everything needs to happen before they reach their full size. Starting early is absolutely essential.

Hulk - English Mastiff dog training

English Mastiff Training Options

Whether your English Mastiff 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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English Mastiff (and others) Success Stories

Kylo
German Shepherd Dog • Woodend
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie has given me my confidence back and given me hope that Kylo will one day get to experience the world as all pups should. <3"

Samantha Henderson

German Shepherd Dog dog training in Woodend
★★★★★ 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

★★★★★ Google
"Expert assistance, gratefully received and 2 calmer dogs as a result of Natalie's training. Many thanks, Kathie & Rob R."

Robert Rushford August 2019

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Some of the English Mastiffs (and others) We've Trained

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Ready to train your English Mastiff?

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

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