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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

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
★★★★★ Google
"We were close to the end of our tether when we contacted Natalie to see if she could assist with our young, antisocial JR terrier. Natalie has helped us to better understand the behaviours and motivations of our pups, and how to navigate and manage situations that cause angst for both pups and humans alike. Natalie has worked with us on manageable training tasks to improve behaviours in a range of real-life situations. Our relationships with our pups, and quality of life for all of us, are now much improved. I highly recommend Natalie's approach and philosophy - it's made a positive difference for us."

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Gordon
Pharaoh Hound • Kyneton
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie was amazing! We took on an ex show dog who was the sibling of our first dog, he came with some complex social behaviours and we have been given some positive training tips to help keep him calm and teach him to trust we will keep him safe. Now I feel like his beautiful personality can shine out of the house, and we have the right tools to support him, keeping me calm in the process! Thanks so much Natalie:)"

Juliet Douglas

Pharaoh Hound dog training in Kyneton
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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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