Google ★★★★★ 5.0 from 49 reviews (Mar 2026)
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Staghound Training

Do you have a Staghound 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.

Staghounds are large, athletic sighthound-type dogs bred for hunting over open ground. They're gentle and quiet at home but have an intense prey drive and impressive speed — calm couch dogs that transform outdoors.

Common Staghound traits and training needs

  • Very strong prey drive — will chase anything that runs, making off-lead risky
  • Large and powerful — pulling on lead is a real concern
  • Can be anxious or nervous, especially around loud noises and unfamiliar environments
  • Sensitive temperament — harsh handling damages trust quickly
  • Recall is difficult when their chase drive is activated
  • Bonds closely with family and may struggle with separation

Staghound owners appreciate the duality — a quiet, gentle dog at home who turns into a focused hunter the moment something runs. If yours can't be trusted off lead, sleeps for hours on the couch, or trembles during storms, that's sighthound nature. Their gentle, trusting disposition makes them respond well to calm, patient training.

Deefer - Staghound dog training

Staghound Training Options

Whether your Staghound 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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Staghound (and others) Success Stories

Sully
Australian Kelpie • Gisborne
★★★★★ Google
"Nat has been absolutely amazing for our kelpie sully Has helped build his confidence 10 fold and even helped us teach him some cool party tricks along the way to keep him thinking! 10/10 😊"

Mitch Thompson

Australian Kelpie dog training in Gisborne
Leica
Vizsla • Malmsbury
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie is a brilliant pup & human educator! Her solutions are focused on sustainable, kind & fun techniques for the whole family. Our pup Leica was enamoured from day one & to be honest we were a little star struck too. Cannot recommend Natalie highly enough. 5 stars just aren’t enough."

Kirsty Doyle

Vizsla dog training in Malmsbury
★★★★★ Google
"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

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Some of the Staghounds (and others) We've Trained

Deefer Staghound dog training
Deefer Sunbury
August  dog training
August Kyneton
Maple Groodle dog training
Maple Kyneton
Ollie English Staffordshire Terrier dog training
Ollie New Gisborne
Leroy English Cocker Spaniel dog training
Leroy Lancefield
Diggity Miniature Poodle dog training
Diggity Riddells Creek
Nera Great Dane x Ridgeback dog training
Nera 3447
Benny Golden Retriever x Staffy dog training
Benny Castlemaine
Comet Border Collie dog training
Comet Gisborne
Murray Labrador X dog training
Murray Trentham East
Rory Vizsla dog training
Rory Kyneton

Ready to train your Staghound?

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

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