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Golden Retriever x Labrador Training

Do you have a Golden Retriever x Labrador 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 Retriever × Labrador crosses combine two of the world's most popular retrievers. The result is typically a friendly, enthusiastic, food-loving dog with a big heart and even bigger energy levels — the best of both retrieving worlds.

Common Golden Retriever x Labrador traits and training needs

  • High energy and enthusiasm, especially during the extended puppy phase
  • Mouthy breed — loves to carry, chew, and mouth things, including hands
  • Pulls strongly on lead due to size, strength, and excitement about everything
  • Very food-driven — counter-surfing and scavenging come naturally
  • Overly friendly greetings — jumping up on every person they meet
  • Can be slow to mature, maintaining puppy-like behaviour well into adulthood

Golden × Lab owners have double the retriever enthusiasm to manage. If your dog greets every person as their new best friend, steals food from any surface, and drags you towards the nearest body of water — that's pure retriever on both sides. Their eagerness to please and food motivation make them wonderfully trainable, you just need to channel all that enthusiasm in the right direction.

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Golden Retriever x Labrador Training Options

Whether your Golden Retriever x Labrador 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 x Labrador (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

Billy
Jack Russell Terrier • Daylesford
★★★★★ Google
"I wish there were more than 5 stars to give! Natalie and Crazy, Kind Calm was recommended to us from a work mate and we couldn’t be happier. We recently rescued a Jack Russell Terrier who is nearly 1.5 years old, and after much research on trainers in the region, we reached out to Natalie. Rightly so, she is a very sought after trainer and we waited patiently for our session with her. She even recommended other trainers who we might want to engage, as it would be 6 weeks before we could see her. We decided to hold out and do our best until our session with the her. From the minute Natalie entered the home, she had our little mate completely engaged. Honestly, it was like watching magic. We went for the personal training session first, and her credentials and experience did not disappoint. We had a 2 hour session, and not 1 second was wasted. The whole experience was the most engaging, informative and educational I have ever had with a trainer, especially dealing with rescue dogs and their big feelings. We can’t wait for our follow up sessions. The level of care, the detailed and tailored training plans which Natalie sent after the session, the trust our precious little mate Billy had in her from the first second, and her genuine warmth, and love and respect for all dogs- made it a very comforting and wondrous experience. Again- if there were more stars to give- I would give them. A truly professional, experienced, trustworthy and knowledgeable trainer - worth the wait 💜"

Nicole Peters

Jack Russell Terrier dog training in Daylesford
★★★★★ 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 Golden Retriever x Labradors (and others) We've Trained

Bella Golden Retriever x Labrador dog training
Bella Mt Clear.
Pippa Golden Retriever x Labrador dog training
Pippa Chewton
Mochi Jack Russell Terrier dog training
Mochi Woodend
Nellie Koolie X dog training
Nellie Kyneton
Alfie Kelpie X dog training
Alfie Malmsbury
Lily Tibetan Spaniel x Cavalier x Terrier x Brittany dog training
Lily Gisborne
Barbara Jacinda Staffy x Lab dog training
Barbara Jacinda Kyneton
Lenny Labradoodle dog training
Lenny Sunbury
Bob Border Collie dog training
Bob
Roxy Kelpie? dog training
Roxy Woodend
Pippa American Staffordshire Terrier dog training
Pippa Daylesford
August  dog training
August Kyneton

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