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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
"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

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
★★★★★ Google
"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

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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
Denise Pharaoh Hound dog training
Denise Kyneton
Bruce Boerboel dog training
Bruce Romsey
Luna French Bulldog dog training
Luna Gisborne
Zoe Dalmation x Pointer x Staffy dog training
Zoe Gisborne

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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