Google ★★★★★ 5.0 from 54 reviews (May 2026)
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Flat Coated Retriever Training

Do you have a Flat Coated Retriever 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.

Flat-Coated Retrievers are the eternal puppies of the retriever world — joyful, exuberant dogs who maintain their playful nature well into old age. They're energetic, social, and incredibly enthusiastic about everything.

Common Flat Coated Retriever traits and training needs

  • Extremely slow to mature — puppy-like behaviour can persist for years
  • High energy that needs significant daily exercise or behaviour deteriorates
  • Mouthy breed — loves to carry things and may grab hands, leads, and clothing
  • Overly enthusiastic greetings — jumping and excitement around people is a hallmark
  • Can become destructive when bored or under-exercised
  • Strong retriever drive — will pick up and carry everything they can find

Flat-Coat owners know they have the Peter Pan of the dog world. If your Flat-Coat still acts like a puppy at five years old, greets everyone like a long-lost friend, or can't walk past a stick without picking it up — that's the breed being its wonderful, exuberant self. Their joy is infectious and their eagerness to please makes training genuinely fun. You just need patience with the extended puppyhood.

Charlie - Flat Coated Retriever dog training
Sunny - Flat Coated Retriever dog training
Eddie - Flat Coated Retriever dog training

Flat Coated Retriever Training Options

Whether your Flat Coated Retriever 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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Flat Coated Retriever (and others) Success Stories

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
★★★★★ 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

Cavoodle • Riddells Creek
★★★★★ Google
"We've seen Nat twice now for our pup for a one-on-one training sessions. We have initially done puppy school elsewhere and these one-on-one sessions with Natalie helped with new challenges (new bub) and refine the skills that we have learnt previously. We also appreciate the very detailed appointment notes sent to us via email after sessions - this helps us keep up with training and refer back to some tips and techniques down the track. Would highly recommend Natalie! :)"

Nizza Turner

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Some of the Flat Coated Retrievers (and others) We've Trained

Charlie Flat Coated Retriever dog training
Charlie Woodend
Sunny Flat Coated Retriever dog training
Sunny Kyneton
Eddie Flat Coated Retriever dog training
Eddie Kyneton
Maxie German Shorthaired Pointer dog training
Maxie Kyneton
Kip Jack Russell x Kelpie dog training
Kip Lauriston
Cleaver Belgian Malinois dog training
Cleaver Maldon
Remus Staghound X dog training
Remus Chewton
Dotti American Staffordshire Terrier dog training
Dotti Gisborne
Piper Standard Poodle dog training
Piper Lancefield
Bailey Mastiff X dog training
Bailey Diggers Rest
Lola Staffy X dog training
Lola Kyneton

Ready to train your Flat Coated Retriever?

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

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