★★★★★ 5.0 from 63 reviews (Aug 2026)Do you live in Elphinstone and need help training your dog? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!
Having helped train 4 dogs in the area (and over 938 across the Macedon Ranges), Natalie is highly experienced, qualified and passionate about helping you and your dog. Natalie specialises in providing one-on-one dog training in Elphinstone.
Natalie uses fun, kind and game-based training methods that help you develop a great and fulfilling relationship with your dog.
There's no call out fee for training throughout Elphinstone or many of the surrounding towns (including Castlemaine, Taradale and Chewton).
If you're looking for something to do with your pup around Elphinstone (on a leash of course), here are a few ideas:
Sort out any dog health issues with the lovely team at your nearest vet at Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic on Hargraves Street.
In-home one-on-one sessions throughout Elphinstone, plus puppy school classes in Kyneton.
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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"Gosh I wish I had found Natalie 2 years ago when my little Cavoodle Princess started her problems with barking and anxiety (We had attended puppy school and dog obedience, but no luck in helping these behaviours). Natalie is amazing and I already have a much calmer, happier little fur baby. Not only have our 2 sessions with Natalie been so helpful, but also Natalie sends out written info and videos."
— Jen S March 2021
"Natalie has been working with us and our little one for a while now and we cannot thank her enough for her knowledge and effort. She’s a wonderful trainer, with a very positive philosophy and we are so pleased with the progress we have seen within our Sadie."
— James Hibbert
"I began fostering a rescue dog in July 2022 and knew I would need some help with 'Barney'. I found Natalie online and have booked twice now to get help and training with Barney who was initially severely car reactive and pulled excessively on his lead on walks. I love Natalie's approach, methods and her natural ability and skill set which helps owners and their dogs live a happy and calm life. Can't recommend Natalie highly enough!"
— Rachel Cuthbert
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