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Boston Terrier Training

Do you have a Boston 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.

Boston Terriers are compact, tuxedo-wearing charmers with a lively, affectionate nature. Known as the 'American Gentleman,' they're intelligent and adaptable — but their terrier roots and flat faces create some specific challenges.

Common Boston Terrier traits and training needs

  • Can be stubborn about training — the terrier independence comes through
  • Prone to over-excitement and hyperactivity, especially around guests
  • May develop resource guarding over toys, food, and favourite people
  • Can be reactive to other dogs, particularly on lead
  • Prone to overheating due to their flat face, which affects exercise tolerance
  • Attention-seeking behaviours including barking and pawing when ignored

Boston Terrier owners love their little dog's tuxedo charm and big personality. If your Boston goes from zero to chaos when the doorbell rings, guards their toys with terrier determination, or struggles in the heat — that's the breed. Their intelligence and desire to be the centre of attention actually works in your favour during training. They learn quickly when the reward is your approval.

Cider - Boston Terrier dog training
Vegas - Boston Terrier dog training
Daisy - Boston Terrier dog training

Boston Terrier Training Options

Whether your Boston 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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Boston 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

Cliffie
Dachshund • Trentham
★★★★★ Google
"Great session with Natalie just need to follow the plan"

Elizabeth Miller

Dachshund dog training in Trentham
★★★★★ Google
"We have had a great experience with CKC. We have learnt a lot and have been able to apply this training easily to our gregarious pup...now adolescent pup. The training makes sense and logic of your dog's behaviour. Would definitely recommend to all dog owners, no matter how old."

Julie Kluwer October 2023

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Some of the Boston Terriers (and others) We've Trained

Cider Boston Terrier dog training
Cider Sunbury
Vegas Boston Terrier dog training
Vegas Sunbury
Daisy Boston Terrier dog training
Daisy Castlemaine
Sheba Kelpie X Corgi X Chihuahua dog training
Sheba Guildford
Poppy Healer x Kelpie dog training
Poppy Gisborne
Ollie Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog training
Ollie Macedon
Moji Border Terrier dog training
Moji Trentham
Kipp Kelpie x Border Collie dog training
Kipp Kyneton
Achilles German Shepherd Dog dog training
Achilles Woodend
Hank Border Collie dog training
Hank Gisborne
Frankie Labradoodle dog training
Frankie Gisborne
Remi Beagle dog training
Remi Kyneton

Ready to train your Boston Terrier?

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

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