Spoodle Training

Do you have a Spoodle 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.

Spoodles (Cocker Spaniel × Poodle) are lively, affectionate dogs who combine the Cocker's merry temperament with the Poodle's intelligence. They're energetic, social, and eager to please — though they can be more spirited than their cuddly appearance suggests.

Common Spoodle traits and training needs

• Higher energy than expected — the working Cocker genes are strong
• Prone to separation anxiety and may bark or become destructive when left alone
• Can be mouthy during play, especially as puppies and adolescents
• Strong nose drive inherited from the Cocker side — easily distracted by scents on walks
• Over-excited greetings with jumping and spinning are common
• Sensitive to raised voices and may shut down if training is too firm

Spoodle owners often say they got more dog than they bargained for — in the best way. That cute curly coat hides a dog with real energy and brains who needs daily exercise and mental challenges. If your Spoodle follows you everywhere, picks up every scent on walks, or turns into a spinning top when guests arrive, you're seeing the breed at work. Their eagerness to please makes them wonderful training partners once you get on the same page.