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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

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
Bella
Maremma x St. Poodle • Mount Macedon
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie was amazing, with so many helpful suggestions and training routines with Bella our labrador. Highly recommended."

Elizabeth Alexander

Teddy
Airedale Terrier • Macedon
★★★★★ Google
"We have been using Crazy Kind Calm training for just under two months now and the difference in our 6yo Airedale Teddy has been absolutely amazing. We were having all sorts of problems with Teddy being overly excitable with people and aggressive towards other dogs when out for a walk. Natalie has taught us a whole range of techniques to help manage Teddy's behaviours and reduce her stress levels. Teddy is so much calmer and happier these days and we are continuing to work on her excitement levels. We highly recommend Crazy Kind Calm!"

J BW

Airedale Terrier dog training in Macedon
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Some of the Staghounds (and others) We've Trained

Deefer Staghound dog training
Deefer Sunbury
Bowie Miniature Dachshund dog training
Bowie Marysbourgh
Gus Boxer dog training
Gus Hesket
Arlo Moodle dog training
Arlo Woodend
Sully Australian Kelpie dog training
Sully Gisborne
Florence French Bulldog dog training
Florence
Jasper English Cocker Spaniel dog training
Jasper Kyneton
Ernie Jack Russell Terrier dog training
Ernie Maldon
Buddy Groodle dog training
Buddy Kyneton
Peggy Dachshund dog training
Peggy Macedon
Peanut Toy Poodle dog training
Peanut Castlemaine

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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