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West Highland White Terrier Training

Do you have a West Highland White 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.

West Highland White Terriers (Westies) are confident, cheerful dogs with the classic terrier combination of independence and charm. They're adaptable and affectionate, but beneath that white fluffy exterior is a determined terrier spirit.

Common West Highland White Terrier traits and training needs

  • Terrier stubbornness — can be selective about following instructions
  • Prone to barking at visitors, other dogs, and environmental triggers
  • Can be reactive to other dogs, especially on lead
  • May develop resource guarding over food, toys, and favourite spots
  • Digging instinct — originally bred to go underground after prey
  • Can develop skin allergies that affect mood and behaviour

Westie owners love their confident little white dog's big personality. If your Westie barks at every passing dog, ignores you when something more interesting appears, or has claimed the best seat in the house as permanently theirs — that's the terrier way. Their cheerful, sociable nature makes them enjoy training when it's presented as a game rather than a command.

Winnie - West Highland White Terrier dog training

West Highland White Terrier Training Options

Whether your West Highland White 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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West Highland White Terrier (and others) Success Stories

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Adele Tippetts April 2021

Matilda
Qld Bc (Bc x Heeler) • Romsey
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"Nat was fabulous with our anxious rescue border collie. We learnt a lot and our training notes have given us recommendations for us to work on in between visits. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nat!"

Melinda burgess

Qld Bc (Bc x Heeler) dog training in Romsey
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
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Ready to train your West Highland White Terrier?

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

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