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Miniature Schnauzer Training

Do you have a Miniature Schnauzer 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.

Miniature Schnauzers are spirited, alert little dogs with big personalities. They were bred as ratters and farm dogs, which gives them a confidence and tenacity that belies their small size — plus a bark that could wake the neighbours.

Common Miniature Schnauzer traits and training needs

  • Vocal breed — barking at visitors, noises, other dogs, and sometimes nothing at all
  • Terrier stubbornness combined with intelligence — they know what you want, they just might not care
  • Can be reactive towards other dogs, especially on lead
  • Prone to resource guarding of food, toys, and favourite humans
  • Alert and watchful — can become overly vigilant and anxious in busy environments
  • Strong prey drive for a small dog — will chase small animals and birds

Miniature Schnauzer owners know their dog has appointed themselves head of household security. If your Schnauzer barks at every sound, gives other dogs the hairy eyeball, or has decided that their food bowl is sacred ground, that's classic Schnauzer behaviour. Behind that bristly moustache is a sharp mind that responds well to training — once you convince them it's worth their while.

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Miniature Schnauzer Training Options

Whether your Miniature Schnauzer 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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Miniature Schnauzer (and others) Success Stories

★★★★★ Google
"Expert assistance, gratefully received and 2 calmer dogs as a result of Natalie's training. Many thanks, Kathie & Rob R."

Robert Rushford August 2019

Raffa
Wolfhound x Staffy • Kyneton
★★★★★ Google
"Nat is super generous with her knowledge and her enthusiasm is infectious. She genuinely cares about every dog (and their owners) she teaches. Her training style encourages a trusting bons between dog and human. Highly recommend her puppy school as well as the one to ones."

Greer Jean

Wolfhound x Staffy dog training in Kyneton
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
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Kenzi Australian Shepherd dog training
Kenzi Daylesford

Ready to train your Miniature Schnauzer?

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

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