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Irish Water Spaniel Training

Do you have a Irish Water Spaniel 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.

Irish Water Spaniels are the largest and one of the oldest spaniel breeds — distinctive, curly-coated dogs bred for retrieving in cold water. They're intelligent, energetic, and have a clownish sense of humour, but can be reserved with strangers.

Common Irish Water Spaniel traits and training needs

  • High energy — bred for demanding physical work and needs serious daily exercise
  • Can be aloof or suspicious with strangers while being playful with family
  • Strong water drive — will seek out any body of water, including muddy puddles
  • Independent streak — intelligent but can be selective about following instructions
  • Mouthy breed that likes to carry and retrieve things
  • May be reactive to unfamiliar dogs, especially in new environments

Irish Water Spaniel owners have one of the most distinctive dogs at the park — and one of the cleverest. If yours makes a beeline for every puddle, mud hole, and creek, reserves their enthusiasm for family only, or has a mischievous streak that keeps you guessing — that's the breed. Their intelligence and drive make them excellent training partners when you work with their natural instincts.

Saoirse - Irish Water Spaniel dog training

Irish Water Spaniel Training Options

Whether your Irish Water Spaniel 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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Irish Water Spaniel (and others) Success Stories

Teddy
Airedale Terrier • Macedon
★★★★★ Google
"We have been using Crazy Kind Calm training for just under two months now and the difference in our 6yo Airedale Teddy has been absolutely amazing. We were having all sorts of problems with Teddy being overly excitable with people and aggressive towards other dogs when out for a walk. Natalie has taught us a whole range of techniques to help manage Teddy's behaviours and reduce her stress levels. Teddy is so much calmer and happier these days and we are continuing to work on her excitement levels. We highly recommend Crazy Kind Calm!"

J BW

Airedale Terrier dog training in Macedon
Sadie
English Staffordshire Terrier • Daylesford
★★★★★ Google
"Massive thank you to Natalie for her professional and unique service on training and obedience techniques to assist Sadie and myself a couple of weeks ago. Natalie has given me confidence to pursue her kind and calm approach and providing specific techniques to work in with our busy lifestyle and still getting a positive result. Thanks again Natalie. Kind regards, Karina, Tom, Leyla and Sadie."

Karina Brooks

English Staffordshire Terrier dog training in Daylesford
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
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Some of the Irish Water Spaniels (and others) We've Trained

Saoirse Irish Water Spaniel dog training
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Scooby Woodend

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

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