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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

★★★★★ 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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"Our first session done and very impressed, my 2, 5 year old fur babies have lots to learn but I think Natalie is on the money with her plan. Michel"

Michel Mussett February 2026

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"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 West Highland White Terriers (and others) We've Trained

Winnie West Highland White Terrier dog training
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Tilly Australian Kelpie dog training
Tilly Gisborne

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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