Koolie Training

Do you have a Koolie 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.

Koolies are athletic Australian herding dogs known for their versatility and intelligence. They're hard-working, loyal, and remarkably agile — bred to work livestock all day in the Australian bush.

Common Koolie traits and training needs

• Extremely high energy and stamina — bred for all-day work and needs substantial exercise
• Strong herding drive — may try to herd children, other pets, and moving objects
• Intelligent and quick to learn, but can develop unwanted habits just as fast
• Can be reactive or nervous in unfamiliar environments without proper socialisation
• Bonds strongly with their handler and may be wary of strangers
• Needs mental stimulation and a sense of purpose to prevent boredom-based behaviours

Koolie owners have a working dog that thrives on having a job. If yours has energy to burn after a long walk, herds everything that moves, or has developed their own entertainment when bored — that's the working dog doing what working dogs do. Their intelligence, athleticism, and desire to work with their handler makes them exceptional training partners when given the right outlets.