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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 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

★★★★★ Google
"Nat was excellent. I felt she understood my puppy and me immediately. She is clearly very knowledgeable and left me with a very different approach to helping my anxious boy. She was kind towards both my puppy and me and I was confident she understood and cared about dogs - I have had different experiences with other trainers. After our session and the follow up email I have a lot of different tools to use to work with my boy. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help giving a dog its best life. Thanks Nat."

Catherine Martin July 2025

★★★★★ 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 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
Cosmo Border Collie dog training
Cosmo Trentham
Lola Staffy X dog training
Lola Kyneton
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Kakadu Castlemaine
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Vegas Sunbury
Jacko Jack Russell Terrier dog training
Jacko Kyneton
Jonesy Kelpie X dog training
Jonesy Elphinstone
Ginger Staffy X Arctic dog training
Ginger 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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