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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.

Harper - Lagotto Romagnolo dog training

Lagotto Romagnolo Training Options

Whether your Lagotto Romagnolo 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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Lagotto Romagnolo (and others) Success Stories

Billy
Jack Russell Terrier • Daylesford
★★★★★ Google
"I wish there were more than 5 stars to give! Natalie and Crazy, Kind Calm was recommended to us from a work mate and we couldn’t be happier. We recently rescued a Jack Russell Terrier who is nearly 1.5 years old, and after much research on trainers in the region, we reached out to Natalie. Rightly so, she is a very sought after trainer and we waited patiently for our session with her. She even recommended other trainers who we might want to engage, as it would be 6 weeks before we could see her. We decided to hold out and do our best until our session with the her. From the minute Natalie entered the home, she had our little mate completely engaged. Honestly, it was like watching magic. We went for the personal training session first, and her credentials and experience did not disappoint. We had a 2 hour session, and not 1 second was wasted. The whole experience was the most engaging, informative and educational I have ever had with a trainer, especially dealing with rescue dogs and their big feelings. We can’t wait for our follow up sessions. The level of care, the detailed and tailored training plans which Natalie sent after the session, the trust our precious little mate Billy had in her from the first second, and her genuine warmth, and love and respect for all dogs- made it a very comforting and wondrous experience. Again- if there were more stars to give- I would give them. A truly professional, experienced, trustworthy and knowledgeable trainer - worth the wait 💜"

Nicole Peters

Jack Russell Terrier dog training in Daylesford
★★★★★ Google

Adele Tippetts April 2021

Vesper & Lenny
Lauriston
★★★★★ Google
"We love Natalie. She has this special talent to make dogs feel at ease, and explain behaviours to us humans that make sense. She uses practical suggestions that have helped us manage a now multi-dog household better. We have a bit more training to do but her follow up notes will safely guide us. We highly recommend Natalie and Crazy Kind Calm."

Tamara Ryf

dog training in Lauriston
dog training in Lauriston
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Ready to train your Lagotto Romagnolo?

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

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