Greyhound Training

Do you have a Greyhound 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.

Greyhounds are gentle, elegant sighthounds built for incredible speed. Many in Australia come from racing backgrounds, making the transition to family life a unique journey. They're affectionate couch lovers who can turn into 65km/h athletes in a heartbeat.

Common Greyhound traits and training needs

• Extreme prey drive — will chase anything that runs, often ignoring all recall
• Can be anxious and nervous in new environments, especially ex-racing dogs adjusting to home life
• Thin-skinned (literally and emotionally) — very sensitive to corrections and harsh handling
• May struggle with stairs, glass doors, slippery floors, and other household novelties
• Separation anxiety is common, especially in newly rehomed Greyhounds
• Can be startled easily and may freeze or bolt when frightened

Greyhound owners love the contrast — 45 kilos of couch potato who can become a speeding bullet the moment a rabbit appears. If your Greyhound is nervous about household items, can't be trusted off lead near small animals, or sleeps 20 hours a day, that's perfectly normal. They're gentle, sensitive dogs who bloom with patient handling. The transition from track to couch takes time, but the result is one of the most rewarding companions you'll find.