Do you have a Golden 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.
Golden Retrievers are gentle, patient dogs bred for retrieving game on the hunt. They're famously good-natured and eager to please, which makes them wonderful family dogs — though their size and enthusiasm can create challenges during adolescence.
Golden Retriever owners know their dog means well — every jumped-on visitor and stolen sock is done with a wagging tail and a smile. But at 30+ kilos, that enthusiasm needs some structure. If your Golden is the one at the park who won't come back, or the one who greets every guest by practically sitting on them, you're in very good company. Goldens are keen learners and genuinely want to make you happy.
Whether your Golden Retriever is a new puppy or an older dog with some habits to work on, we've got options to suit.
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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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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"Natalie was very professional and a lovely person to deal with. My 10 month old Lowchen was very responsive to her commands. I was very impressed with the training notes she sent the next day too. I would recommend Crazy Kind Calm . Jenny Ryan"
— Jennifer Ryan July 2021
"We just had a family/dog training session with our dog Ollie. Not only is Nat most excellent in imparting heaps of very useful and ace knowledge about our dog, I am most stocked about how she managed to teach (or shall I say train) our kids to train the dog :) - Now that we all got taught how to best train our doggo, we can tackle it together and it's not just a "parent's" job. Thanks heaps Nat x"
— Isabel Mettler
"This is the second dog we have trained through Nat. Her calmness and her attention to detail is what we love. She is extremely patient with us which can be a huge help when we feel like we are failing. Our dogs are happier and there was no punishing or upsetting with any of our dogs so they still love us and there is no fear just respect and love. We appreciate Nat and her commitment beyond words and we have and will continue to recommend her to any and all who listen."
— Britney Lightbody
Let's talk about your goals and how we can help your Golden Retriever become the best dog they can be.
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