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Havanese Training

Do you have a Havanese 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.

Havanese are lively, affectionate little dogs bred as companions for Cuban aristocracy. They're social, playful, and surprisingly sturdy for their size — with a silky coat and a personality that craves human connection.

Common Havanese traits and training needs

  • Prone to separation anxiety — they were bred to be with people at all times
  • Can be barky, especially when left alone or when visitors arrive
  • May develop demand-barking and attention-seeking behaviours
  • Can be slow to toilet train, particularly in cold or wet weather
  • Sometimes wary of strangers or new situations, which can present as barking or hiding
  • May resource guard toys, food, or their favourite person

Havanese owners have a devoted little shadow who wants to be involved in everything. If your Havanese barks when you leave the room, demands your attention by pawing and whining, or treats wet grass like hot lava — those are very common patterns. Their social, eager-to-please nature makes them lovely training partners. They just need help building confidence and independence.

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Havanese Training Options

Whether your Havanese 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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Havanese (and others) Success Stories

★★★★★ Google
"We were close to the end of our tether when we contacted Natalie to see if she could assist with our young, antisocial JR terrier. Natalie has helped us to better understand the behaviours and motivations of our pups, and how to navigate and manage situations that cause angst for both pups and humans alike. Natalie has worked with us on manageable training tasks to improve behaviours in a range of real-life situations. Our relationships with our pups, and quality of life for all of us, are now much improved. I highly recommend Natalie's approach and philosophy - it's made a positive difference for us."

concar carcon March 2021

Sadie
Border Collie • Kyneton
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie has been working with us and our little one for a while now and we cannot thank her enough for her knowledge and effort. She’s a wonderful trainer, with a very positive philosophy and we are so pleased with the progress we have seen within our Sadie."

James Hibbert

★★★★ 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 Havaneses (and others) We've Trained

Ready to train your Havanese?

Let's talk about your goals and how we can help your Havanese become the best dog they can be.

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