★★★★★ 5.0 from 74 reviews (Oct 2026)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.
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.
Whether your Miniature Schnauzer 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 been fantastic with our 2 over exuberant anxious dogs and us their humans, we have just had a third training session and it turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks, our dogs 2.5 and 5.5 yrs old are calmer, easier to walk and not barking crazy at everyone that wanders past our fence, it still is a work in progress but Natalie has been an amazing resource and her manner and dealings with us and doggies is wise and professional"
— sue greaves
"Absolutely fantastic is the only way to describe Nat and Crazy Kind Calm Dog Training. Nat came to our house and within 10 minutes I was feeling so much better about the issues my dog and I were having. CKC dog training really listen and work on training techniques that are specific to your needs. A detailed email outlining everything discussed and a step by step instruction on the training lesson is sent after each visit, which is so helpful to refer back to. I initially went with the one visit but increased it to the multiple visit option ( I highly recommend that option if you are sitting on the fence). I found Nat to be professional, kind and very knowledgeable, I highly recommend this business to anyone needing some help training their dog for any issue."
— Carmel Jordan
"Natalie is an absolutely amazing trainer. I’m so relieved to have her help in settling our new chihuahua into our household, where we have a very territorial cavoodle. Nat takes you step by step with training so it’s not overwhelming. I can’t recommend her highly enough."
— Sharon Whorlow
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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