Old English Sheepdog Training

Do you have a Old English 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.

Old English Sheepdogs are large, shaggy herding dogs with a playful, clownish personality. They're gentle and affectionate beneath all that fur — but their size, energy, and herding instincts need proper management.

Common Old English Sheepdog traits and training needs

• Herding instinct — may try to herd children, other pets, and household members
• Large and strong — can be a handful on lead without early training
• Boisterous and bouncy, especially during their extended puppyhood
• Can be vocal — barking and 'talking' to communicate their needs
• Prone to bumping, leaning, and body-blocking as herding behaviours
• May become anxious when separated from the family or when routine changes

OES owners know their big, shaggy dog has a puppy inside that never quite grows up. If yours herds the children, bounces off the furniture, or uses their body to block you from leaving the room — that's the herding dog and the comedian working together. Their desire to be with their family and their playful nature makes training fun, even if it sometimes feels like training a very large toddler.