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Irish Wolfhound Training

Do you have a Irish Wolfhound 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 Wolfhounds are the tallest of all dog breeds — gentle, dignified giants with a calm, patient nature. They're surprisingly gentle and affectionate despite their intimidating size, but everything about owning one is supersized.

Common Irish Wolfhound traits and training needs

  • Enormous size makes any behavioural issue a major physical challenge to manage
  • Prey drive — sighthound instinct to chase is present despite their calm demeanour
  • Can be clumsy and unaware of their size, especially as growing adolescents
  • Counter-surfing is inevitable — countertops are at nose height
  • Sensitive and gentle temperament — harsh corrections damage trust significantly
  • May develop separation anxiety due to their social, family-oriented nature

Irish Wolfhound owners know that everything about their dog is on a grand scale — the love, the couch space, the food bill, and the pulling on lead. If yours clears the kitchen bench without trying, accidentally knocks people over with their tail, or sulks when you leave — that's life with the world's tallest dog. Their gentle, sensitive nature makes them wonderful to train. Just start early, because by the time they're fully grown, you won't be able to physically manage them.

Molly - Irish Wolfhound dog training

Irish Wolfhound Training Options

Whether your Irish Wolfhound 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 Wolfhound (and others) Success Stories

Millie & Scout
Australian Kelpie • Woodend
★★★★★ Google
"We have 2 rescue Kelpies with issues. Our first session with Nat has given us some positive, managable activities to put into practice to help us all calm down."

Sue Hobbs

dog training in Woodend
Cavoodle • Riddells Creek
★★★★★ Google
"We've seen Nat twice now for our pup for a one-on-one training sessions. We have initially done puppy school elsewhere and these one-on-one sessions with Natalie helped with new challenges (new bub) and refine the skills that we have learnt previously. We also appreciate the very detailed appointment notes sent to us via email after sessions - this helps us keep up with training and refer back to some tips and techniques down the track. Would highly recommend Natalie! :)"

Nizza Turner

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
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Some of the Irish Wolfhounds (and others) We've Trained

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Stitch Whippet dog training
Stitch Gisborne
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Luca Lyonville

Ready to train your Irish Wolfhound?

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

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