Google ★★★★★ 5.0 from 54 reviews (May 2026)
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Terrier X Training

Do you have a Terrier X 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.

Terrier crosses carry the terrier's trademark boldness, independence, and tenacity, blended with another breed. Regardless of the mix, the terrier personality tends to punch through — producing dogs with big attitudes and strong opinions.

Common Terrier X traits and training needs

  • Terrier confidence and stubbornness typically dominate the personality
  • Prone to barking at visitors, other dogs, and anything they consider noteworthy
  • High prey drive — chasing small animals is usually a strong instinct
  • Can be reactive to other dogs, especially on lead
  • Independent thinkers who may decide your instructions are optional
  • May develop resource guarding over toys, food, and favourite spots

Terrier cross owners know that the terrier personality doesn't dilute easily. If yours is bold, opinionated, barky, and convinced they run the household — that's the terrier genes at work. Their intelligence and energy make them more capable than their stubbornness might suggest. Finding their motivation is the key to unlocking their training potential.

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Terrier X Training Options

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

★★★★★ Google
"I was really impressed with Natalie's knowledge and experience when she visited our 3 resident dogs at home this morning to advise on the management of a really difficult situation in which one dog is attacking another, with me injured as well, and literally thousands spent on vet bills. The situation has been exacerbated by recent stressors such as moving house and inadequate room, and Natalie gave some important guidance and insights to manage the situation, including where it is likely to go from here (high risk of serious injuries to dogs and humans or a death, which I totally see happening) and what we can do to control and manage the dogs, as I do not wish to euthanise or re-home the stressed-out, attacking dog without trying to work on this. She advised on strategies, equipment and training that will all actually work because it was personalised and done with the doggers present, displaying all their wonderful behaviours. The visit was much better than a phone consult could ever be because Natalie was able to review the house, property and dog pen and suggest points for barriers and ways to provide time out and decompression, including specific types of play to encourage calmness and focus. She also noted behaviours that we didn't see and explained what they meant and what was going on, and how we needed to manage and distract from them. Am really happy with Natalie's services, it was money well spent - but I rather wish I'd sought help for this some time ago before it all escalated to a crisis of serious proportions. I hope that with Natalie's insights, notes and support materials we will be able to develop into a manageable, moderately tolerant 3-dog household. Thank you so much Natalie."

I Dobell November 2025

Doris
Greyhound • Lancefield
★★★★★ Google
"Highly recommend Natalie for your crazy pup. Our little greyhound puppy Doris had the best afternoon of her life - little did she know Nat was teaching her the whole time!"

Sylvia Sanders

★★★★★ 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

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