Google ★★★★★ 5.0 from 61 reviews (Jun 2026)
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Golden Retriever Training

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.

Common Golden Retriever traits and training needs

  • Mouthy breed — loves to carry things and may nip or grab hands during play
  • Pulls strongly on lead, especially when excited by people or other dogs
  • Jumps up on people as a greeting, which becomes a bigger issue as they grow
  • Can be slow to settle indoors and may pace or pant when overstimulated
  • Highly social and may struggle with impulse control around other dogs
  • Prone to counter-surfing and stealing items for attention

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.

Molly - Golden Retriever dog training
Walter - Golden Retriever dog training
Winnie - Golden Retriever dog training
Charlie - Golden Retriever dog training
Joey - Golden Retriever dog training
Bee - Golden Retriever dog training
Archie - Golden Retriever dog training
Harvey - Golden Retriever dog training
Arlo - Golden Retriever dog training

Golden Retriever Training Options

Whether your Golden 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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Golden Retriever (and others) Success Stories

★★★★★ Google
"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

Ollie
Border Collie • Kyneton
★★★★★ Google
"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

Border Collie dog training in Kyneton
Sammy
Harrier • Castlemaine
★★★★★ Google
"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

Harrier dog training in Castlemaine
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Some of the Golden Retrievers We've Trained

Molly Golden Retriever dog training
Molly Woodend
Walter Golden Retriever dog training
Walter Trentham
Winnie Golden Retriever dog training
Winnie Kyneton
Charlie Golden Retriever dog training
Charlie Sunbury
Joey Golden Retriever dog training
Joey Woodend
Bee Golden Retriever dog training
Bee Woodend
Archie Golden Retriever dog training
Archie Gisborne
Harvey Golden Retriever dog training
Harvey Kyneton
Arlo Golden Retriever dog training
Arlo Romsey
Jack Golden Retriever dog training
Jack Kyneton
Sparkles Golden Retriever dog training
Sparkles Castlemaine
Coco Golden Retriever dog training
Coco Woodend

Ready to train your Golden Retriever?

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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