Google ★★★★★ 5.0 from 50 reviews (Mar 2026)
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Whippet Training

Do you have a Whippet 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.

Whippets are elegant, gentle sighthounds bred for speed. They're calm, affectionate dogs at home but can switch to intense prey-drive mode in an instant. They're often described as the perfect balance of couch potato and athlete.

Common Whippet traits and training needs

  • Extreme prey drive — will chase anything that runs, often ignoring recall entirely
  • Can be fearful or anxious, especially around loud noises and unfamiliar environments
  • Thin skin and sensitive temperament — harsh corrections cause lasting damage to trust
  • Prone to counter-surfing and stealing food (they're taller than you'd expect when stretched out)
  • Can be aloof with strangers and may take time to warm up to new people
  • Separation anxiety is common — they're social dogs who hate being alone

Whippet owners love the duality of their dog — a total couch potato one minute, then a 60km/h missile chasing a rabbit the next. If your Whippet has selective hearing the moment they spot a cat, shakes like a leaf during storms, or insists on sleeping under the doona with you, that's quintessential Whippet behaviour. They're gentle souls who respond best to patient, trust-based training that respects their sensitive nature.

Greg - Whippet dog training
Evie - Whippet dog training
Summer - Whippet dog training
Bertie - Whippet dog training
Stitch - Whippet dog training
Jimmy - Whippet dog training

Whippet Training Options

Whether your Whippet 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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Whippet (and others) Success Stories

Billy
Jack Russell Terrier • Daylesford
★★★★★ Google
"I wish there were more than 5 stars to give! Natalie and Crazy, Kind Calm was recommended to us from a work mate and we couldn’t be happier. We recently rescued a Jack Russell Terrier who is nearly 1.5 years old, and after much research on trainers in the region, we reached out to Natalie. Rightly so, she is a very sought after trainer and we waited patiently for our session with her. She even recommended other trainers who we might want to engage, as it would be 6 weeks before we could see her. We decided to hold out and do our best until our session with the her. From the minute Natalie entered the home, she had our little mate completely engaged. Honestly, it was like watching magic. We went for the personal training session first, and her credentials and experience did not disappoint. We had a 2 hour session, and not 1 second was wasted. The whole experience was the most engaging, informative and educational I have ever had with a trainer, especially dealing with rescue dogs and their big feelings. We can’t wait for our follow up sessions. The level of care, the detailed and tailored training plans which Natalie sent after the session, the trust our precious little mate Billy had in her from the first second, and her genuine warmth, and love and respect for all dogs- made it a very comforting and wondrous experience. Again- if there were more stars to give- I would give them. A truly professional, experienced, trustworthy and knowledgeable trainer - worth the wait 💜"

Nicole Peters

Jack Russell Terrier dog training in Daylesford
Kylo
German Shepherd Dog • Woodend
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie has given me my confidence back and given me hope that Kylo will one day get to experience the world as all pups should. <3"

Samantha Henderson

German Shepherd Dog dog training in Woodend
Ollie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel • Macedon
★★★★★ Google
"Ollie and I had a great time in our four sessions, learning heaps to work on to create the 'perfect' dog. Ollie responded really well to Natalie's approach and I learnt heaps about how to go about his training. Highly recommended!!"

David Thomas

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog training in Macedon
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Some of the Whippets (and others) We've Trained

Greg Whippet dog training
Greg Gisborne
Evie Whippet dog training
Evie Kyneton
Summer Whippet dog training
Summer Castlemaine
Bertie Whippet dog training
Bertie New Gisborne
Stitch Whippet dog training
Stitch Gisborne
Jimmy Whippet dog training
Jimmy Kyneton
Willa Whippet dog training
Willa Brunswick
Molly Irish Wolfhound dog training
Molly Kyneton
Tyson Mastiff X dog training
Tyson Ashbourne
Nellie Koolie X dog training
Nellie Kyneton
Jorji Miniature Dachshund dog training
Jorji Sunbury

Ready to train your Whippet?

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

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