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Border Terrier Training

Do you have a Border Terrier 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.

Border Terriers are plucky, good-natured dogs bred to work alongside foxhounds. They're affectionate and adaptable, but beneath that scruffy, innocent face lies a true terrier — determined, energetic, and with a mind of their own.

Common Border Terrier traits and training needs

  • Strong prey drive — will chase cats, rabbits, lizards, and anything else that moves
  • Can be reactive to other dogs, especially on lead, despite being sociable in general
  • Digging is a passion, not just a hobby — gardens beware
  • Prone to alert barking at perceived intruders and passing dogs
  • Independent streak — may decide that recall is optional when something more interesting appears
  • Can be mouthy during play, especially as puppies

Border Terrier owners are charmed by their scruffy little dog's big personality. If your Border Terrier has remodelled your garden with strategic digging, chases every possum in the neighbourhood, or barks at the postman like clockwork — that's the terrier doing what terriers do. Their affectionate nature and genuine desire to be with their family makes them very rewarding to train.

Daphne - Border Terrier dog training
Molly - Border Terrier dog training
Moji - Border Terrier dog training
Ned - Border Terrier dog training

Border Terrier Training Options

Whether your Border Terrier 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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Border Terrier (and others) Success Stories

★★★★★ Google
"From the beginning, Nat showed she was highly professional and dedicated to helping our family. Her drills, training ideas and positive approach to dog training had an immediate effect on our puppy and our family. We highly recommend Nat to help you with your dog training needs."

Jane Eames February 2021

Vesper & Lenny
Lauriston
★★★★★ Google
"We love Natalie. She has this special talent to make dogs feel at ease, and explain behaviours to us humans that make sense. She uses practical suggestions that have helped us manage a now multi-dog household better. We have a bit more training to do but her follow up notes will safely guide us. We highly recommend Natalie and Crazy Kind Calm."

Tamara Ryf

dog training in Lauriston
dog training in Lauriston
Sammy
Harrier • Castlemaine
★★★★★ Google
"This is the second dog we have trained through Nat. Her calmness and her attention to detail is what we love. She is extremely patient with us which can be a huge help when we feel like we are failing. Our dogs are happier and there was no punishing or upsetting with any of our dogs so they still love us and there is no fear just respect and love. We appreciate Nat and her commitment beyond words and we have and will continue to recommend her to any and all who listen."

Britney Lightbody

Harrier dog training in Castlemaine
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Some of the Border Terriers (and others) We've Trained

Daphne Border Terrier dog training
Daphne Trentham
Molly Border Terrier dog training
Molly Trentham
Moji Border Terrier dog training
Moji Trentham
Ned Border Terrier dog training
Ned Chewton
Calli Australian Kelpie dog training
Calli Victoria
Cleaver Belgian Malinois dog training
Cleaver Maldon
Rosie Border Collie dog training
Rosie Daylesford
Bobbie Cavoodle dog training
Bobbie Castlemaine
Stitch Whippet dog training
Stitch Gisborne
Peggy Dachshund dog training
Peggy Macedon

Ready to train your Border Terrier?

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

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