★★★★★ 5.0 from 70 reviews (Sep 2026)Do you have a Lab x Kelpie 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.
Labrador × Kelpie crosses blend the Lab's friendly enthusiasm with the Kelpie's drive and intelligence. The result is typically an energetic, food-motivated dog who's social and clever — with more intensity than a pure Lab.
Lab × Kelpie owners have a dog that combines the Lab's love of everything with the Kelpie's relentless energy. If yours steals food with Lab-level shamelessness, then runs Kelpie-level laps of the yard — that's both breeds in one package. Their food motivation and intelligence make them very responsive to training, they just need enough exercise to be able to focus.
Whether your Lab x Kelpie is a new puppy or an older dog with some habits to work on, we've got options to suit.
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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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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"Natalie is an absolute legend! We welcomed two Aussie Shepherd boys from the same litter and had heard plenty about the challenges of raising two brothers. We couldn’t have done it better without her guidance. We truly appreciate her ongoing support and the positive changes we’ve seen."
— Venessa Nadolnik
"We adopted a rescue dog and whilst she is very cute we knew from the onset that she would need work which is why we went to Natalie. Through the session we were able to work on some strategies to help improve behaviour and remove the anxiety out of interacting with other people/animals whilst out and about. It's been approximately a month now since our session and we can see a noticeable difference in behaviour and we continue to see improvements on a daily basis. My biggest learning was to be realistic about the experience. Things will get better in very slow, little increments. Be diligent and temper your expectations. I keep reminding myself of this and it has really changed the relationship I have with our dog. I'm excited to see her develop even further into the dog I know she can be - all thanks to Natalie."
— Mighty BoB June 2023
"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
Let's talk about your goals and how we can help your Lab x Kelpie become the best dog they can be.
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