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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

Barney
Dingo x Acd • Romsey
★★★★★ Google
"I began fostering a rescue dog in July 2022 and knew I would need some help with 'Barney'. I found Natalie online and have booked twice now to get help and training with Barney who was initially severely car reactive and pulled excessively on his lead on walks. I love Natalie's approach, methods and her natural ability and skill set which helps owners and their dogs live a happy and calm life. Can't recommend Natalie highly enough!"

Rachel Cuthbert

Dingo x Acd dog training in Romsey
★★★★★ 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

★★★★ Google
"Natalie was great and gave us all the tools we need to continue training at home. A lot was packed into the training session and we got a lot out of it. The detailed follow up class notes are also fantastic. Would highly recommend Crazy Kind Calm Dog Training"

Rhian Margate September 2022

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Some of the Golden Retriever x Labradors (and others) We've Trained

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Bob Gisborne
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Winnie Taradale
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Angus Woodend
Luna French Bulldog dog training
Luna Gisborne
Ned Old English Sheepdog dog training
Ned Woodend
Alfie Jack Russell Terrier dog training
Alfie Daylesford

Ready to train your Golden Retriever x Labrador?

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

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