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Staghound Training

Do you have a Staghound 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.

Staghounds are large, athletic sighthound-type dogs bred for hunting over open ground. They're gentle and quiet at home but have an intense prey drive and impressive speed — calm couch dogs that transform outdoors.

Common Staghound traits and training needs

  • Very strong prey drive — will chase anything that runs, making off-lead risky
  • Large and powerful — pulling on lead is a real concern
  • Can be anxious or nervous, especially around loud noises and unfamiliar environments
  • Sensitive temperament — harsh handling damages trust quickly
  • Recall is difficult when their chase drive is activated
  • Bonds closely with family and may struggle with separation

Staghound owners appreciate the duality — a quiet, gentle dog at home who turns into a focused hunter the moment something runs. If yours can't be trusted off lead, sleeps for hours on the couch, or trembles during storms, that's sighthound nature. Their gentle, trusting disposition makes them respond well to calm, patient training.

Deefer - Staghound dog training

Staghound Training Options

Whether your Staghound 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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Staghound (and others) Success Stories

★★★★★ Google
"Our experience with Natalie was great. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a wonderful approach to dog training. We learnt so much in our 90 minutes and have already seen a huge change in our dog. Highly recommend her services!"

Rhys A May 2022

Cash
French Bulldog • Gisborne
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie was fabulous with my dogs! I have a very anxious Frenchie who I wasn't even sure could be trained. Nat took her time slowly teaching her (and me) steps to achieve our goals. The understanding/care she shows both animals and humans is fabulous! Thanks Nat 🙂🐶"

Mich Cachia

French Bulldog dog training in Gisborne
Trapper
Stafford x Bull Arab • Kyneton
★★★★★ Google
"Nat takes so much time to go over concepts and reinforce them, and all with no judgement - she's just that lovely. We always come away from sessions feeling reassured and confident. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone."

J O'Toole

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Some of the Staghounds (and others) We've Trained

Deefer Staghound dog training
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Ready to train your Staghound?

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

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