★★★★★ 5.0 from 64 reviews (Aug 2026)Do you have a Standard Schnauzer 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.
Standard Schnauzers are spirited, intelligent dogs with a strong work ethic and protective nature. They're the original Schnauzer — versatile, alert, and full of personality, with a terrier-like independence that keeps things interesting.
Standard Schnauzer owners have a dog with big opinions and the intelligence to back them up. If yours alerts you to every delivery driver, challenges other dogs on walks, or has found creative ways around every boundary you've set — that's the Schnauzer brain at work. Their versatility and intelligence make them capable of impressive training achievements when properly motivated.
Whether your Standard Schnauzer is a new puppy or an older dog with some habits to work on, we've got options to suit.
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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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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"We adopted a rescue dog and whilst she is very cute we knew from the onset that she would need work which is why we went to Natalie. Through the session we were able to work on some strategies to help improve behaviour and remove the anxiety out of interacting with other people/animals whilst out and about. It's been approximately a month now since our session and we can see a noticeable difference in behaviour and we continue to see improvements on a daily basis. My biggest learning was to be realistic about the experience. Things will get better in very slow, little increments. Be diligent and temper your expectations. I keep reminding myself of this and it has really changed the relationship I have with our dog. I'm excited to see her develop even further into the dog I know she can be - all thanks to Natalie."
— Mighty BoB June 2023
"This is the second dog we have trained through Nat. Her calmness and her attention to detail is what we love. She is extremely patient with us which can be a huge help when we feel like we are failing. Our dogs are happier and there was no punishing or upsetting with any of our dogs so they still love us and there is no fear just respect and love. We appreciate Nat and her commitment beyond words and we have and will continue to recommend her to any and all who listen."
— Britney Lightbody
"Nat knows her stuff and explains it in clear and really easily adoptable instructions. She has helped immensely with our pup who has a bit of anxiety around socialisation so that now we can walk calmly and it's great to have her at the end of emails to answer anything that comes up. Highly recommend Nat's approach, it's made a world of difference!"
— Sarah May 2022
Let's talk about your goals and how we can help your Standard Schnauzer become the best dog they can be.
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