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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

★★★★★ 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

Bella
Maremma x St. Poodle • Mount Macedon
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie was amazing, with so many helpful suggestions and training routines with Bella our labrador. Highly recommended."

Elizabeth Alexander

Euki
Spoodle • Maldon
★★★★★ Google
"I love Nat's energy and passion for her job! It's contagious and you can really see how much she wants you and your pet to succeed. Nat is very approachable and supplies notes after sessions to help keep you on track. I would recommend you contact her if you are stressing out and needing help with your dogs challenging behaviours!"

Annemarie Bell

Spoodle dog training in Maldon
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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
Polly Jrt x Cavalier dog training
Polly Gisborne
Bill Labrador x Poodle (Med) dog training
Bill Sunbury
Cash French Bulldog dog training
Cash Gisborne
Mango Jack Russell Terrier dog training
Mango Sunbury
Scout Border Collie dog training
Scout Gisborne
Ajla Samoyed dog training
Ajla Kyneton
Ted Kelpie X dog training
Ted Woodend

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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