Lagotto Romagnolo Training

Do you have a Lagotto Romagnolo 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.

Lagotto Romagnolos are Italian water retrievers famous for truffle hunting. They're keen-nosed, affectionate dogs with a distinctive curly coat and an enthusiastic approach to life — bred to work closely with their handler.

Common Lagotto Romagnolo traits and training needs

• Strong nose drive — can become fixated on scents and difficult to redirect on walks
• High energy that needs both physical exercise and mental enrichment daily
• Can be prone to digging — the truffle-hunting instinct runs deep
• May be wary of strangers and need proper socialisation to build confidence
• Prone to barking at unfamiliar sounds, people, and other dogs
• Can develop anxious behaviours if their need for mental stimulation isn't met

Lagotto owners have a charming, curly-coated dog who treats every walk like a treasure hunt. If yours digs in the garden, follows their nose everywhere, or becomes suspicious of strangers, that's the working instinct at play. Their close bond with their handler and eagerness to work together makes them wonderful training partners — especially when scent-based games are involved.