★★★★★ 5.0 from 72 reviews (Oct 2026)Do you have a Maremma Sheepdog 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.
Maremma Sheepdogs are large, independent livestock guardian dogs bred to protect flocks. They're calm, loyal, and deeply bonded to their family — but their guarding instinct and independent nature set them apart from more biddable breeds.
Maremma owners understand they have a guardian, not a typical pet dog. Your Maremma probably patrols the fence line, barks at anything that moves after dark, and positions themselves between your family and strangers. If your Maremma is ignoring your recall, challenging the delivery driver, or barking through the night at possums, that's their breeding. Working with their instincts rather than against them is the key.
Whether your Maremma Sheepdog 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 has helped us with our rescue puppy Daisy, who was extremely anxious and scared of people and dogs, and acting out in other ways. We called Natalie when we were at the end of our tethers, after two months with Daisy, and after the first session we felt both empowered and reassured. Natalie's extensive notes after our session were also very helpful, to refer to as we were working through the recommendations. During her second visit, a month later, Natalie addressed specific issues that we are still having, and she also noted significant improvements in Daisy's confidence. It is wonderful to be supported by someone with such extensive knowledge and love for dogs. I highly recommend her services."
— Teresa Martin
"I began fostering a rescue dog in July 2022 and knew I would need some help with 'Barney'. I found Natalie online and have booked twice now to get help and training with Barney who was initially severely car reactive and pulled excessively on his lead on walks. I love Natalie's approach, methods and her natural ability and skill set which helps owners and their dogs live a happy and calm life. Can't recommend Natalie highly enough!"
— Rachel Cuthbert
"We just had a family/dog training session with our dog Ollie. Not only is Nat most excellent in imparting heaps of very useful and ace knowledge about our dog, I am most stocked about how she managed to teach (or shall I say train) our kids to train the dog :) - Now that we all got taught how to best train our doggo, we can tackle it together and it's not just a "parent's" job. Thanks heaps Nat x"
— Isabel Mettler
Let's talk about your goals and how we can help your Maremma Sheepdog become the best dog they can be.
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