Do you live in Taradale and need help training your dog? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!
Having helped train 11 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 Taradale.
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 Taradale or many of the surrounding towns (including Elphinstone, Malmsbury and Metcalfe).
If you're looking for something to do with your pup around Taradale (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 McIntyre Veterinary Clinic in Kyneton or Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic.
In-home one-on-one sessions throughout Taradale, 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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"Nat was excellent. I felt she understood my puppy and me immediately. She is clearly very knowledgeable and left me with a very different approach to helping my anxious boy. She was kind towards both my puppy and me and I was confident she understood and cared about dogs - I have had different experiences with other trainers. After our session and the follow up email I have a lot of different tools to use to work with my boy. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help giving a dog its best life. Thanks Nat."
— Catherine Martin July 2025
"Natalie was very patient and kind with our 5 month old pup. She has a wealth of knowledge and calming nature. I look forward to putting these training methods into place."
— Michelle Wearne
"Natalie is an absolute legend! We welcomed two Aussie Shepherd boys from the same litter and had heard plenty about the challenges of raising two brothers. We couldn’t have done it better without her guidance. We truly appreciate her ongoing support and the positive changes we’ve seen."
— Venessa Nadolnik
Let's chat about your dog and what you'd like to achieve together.
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