★★★★★ 5.0 from 74 reviews (Oct 2026)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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"Cannot recommend enough! Natalie has helped us work with not one, but 2 family dogs. Our first was a rescue with sever behavioral problems and now we are currently working on our very big and cheeky deerhound puppy. Her expertise in all areas of dog behavior is amazing and her techniques are positive, make sense and she always takes the time to explain why and how a particular technique will help. We are so happy to have Natalie teaching us what a true dog/human partnership is."
— Chelsey Power March 2021
"I have a 4 year old GSP that was in desperate need for some professional training, and Nat was an absolute amazing choice for that! Nat is an amazing dog trainer! She was incredibly informative, kind, and confident throughout the entire session. She took the time to explain everything clearly and provided some really clear tips and tricks that were easy to understand and implement in our everyday life. Her calm and friendly approach made both me and my dog feel comfortable, and I left feeling much more confident about our training journey (if you have a GSP you know 😂). I would highly recommend Nat to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and effective dog trainer. We can’t wait for our next sessions with her!"
— Lach B
"Expert assistance, gratefully received and 2 calmer dogs as a result of Natalie's training. Many thanks, Kathie & Rob R."
— Robert Rushford August 2019
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