Staghound X Training

Do you have a Staghound X 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.

Staghound crosses are typically large, athletic sighthound-type dogs with strong prey drive and surprising gentleness at home. They're built for speed and endurance, combining a calm indoor temperament with explosive outdoor energy.

Common Staghound X traits and training needs

• Very strong prey drive — will chase anything that runs, making off-lead walking risky
• Large and powerful — lead pulling can be a serious issue
• Can be nervous or anxious in new environments, with strangers, or around loud noises
• Sensitive temperament that doesn't respond well to firm corrections
• May struggle with recall when their chase instinct is triggered
• Separation anxiety is common — they bond closely and don't like being alone

Staghound cross owners have a dog that's all grace and gentleness until something runs. If yours sleeps on the couch for hours then turns into a sprinting machine at the sight of a rabbit, or trembles during thunderstorms, that's the sighthound nature. Their gentle, sensitive disposition makes them lovely dogs to train — patience and trust are the key ingredients.