★★★★★ 5.0 from 70 reviews (Sep 2026)Do you have a Maremma Sheepdog 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.
Maremma Sheepdogs are large, independent livestock guardian dogs bred to protect flocks. They're calm, loyal, and deeply bonded to their family — but their guarding instinct and independent nature set them apart from more biddable breeds.
Maremma owners understand they have a guardian, not a typical pet dog. Your Maremma probably patrols the fence line, barks at anything that moves after dark, and positions themselves between your family and strangers. If your Maremma is ignoring your recall, challenging the delivery driver, or barking through the night at possums, that's their breeding. Working with their instincts rather than against them is the key.
Whether your Maremma Sheepdog is a new puppy or an older dog with some habits to work on, we've got options to suit.
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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"Our first session done and very impressed, my 2, 5 year old fur babies have lots to learn but I think Natalie is on the money with her plan. Michel"
— Michel Mussett February 2026
"We adopted a rescue dog and whilst she is very cute we knew from the onset that she would need work which is why we went to Natalie. Through the session we were able to work on some strategies to help improve behaviour and remove the anxiety out of interacting with other people/animals whilst out and about. It's been approximately a month now since our session and we can see a noticeable difference in behaviour and we continue to see improvements on a daily basis. My biggest learning was to be realistic about the experience. Things will get better in very slow, little increments. Be diligent and temper your expectations. I keep reminding myself of this and it has really changed the relationship I have with our dog. I'm excited to see her develop even further into the dog I know she can be - all thanks to Natalie."
— Mighty BoB June 2023
"We have been using Natalie for the past few months to help train our Groodle pup Willow. Natalie is fantastic with very practical and easy to implement tips and tricks. Great value for money and really lovely lady. Willow loves it when Natalie walks in the door and we always leave with small steps to work on between sessions to improve her behaviour in increments (including jumping, barking and bailing up the cat). The improvements to Willows behaviour have been significant. Natalie comes to you for one on one training, which achieves much more in short space than puppy training did for us. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services."
— Jessica Wilkinson February 2019
Let's talk about your goals and how we can help your Maremma Sheepdog become the best dog they can be.
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