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.