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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

Merlot
Australian Shepherd • 3551
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie is an absolute legend! We welcomed two Aussie Shepherd boys from the same litter and had heard plenty about the challenges of raising two brothers. We couldn’t have done it better without her guidance. We truly appreciate her ongoing support and the positive changes we’ve seen."

Venessa Nadolnik

Australian Shepherd dog training in 3551
★★★★★ Google
"Nat knows her stuff and explains it in clear and really easily adoptable instructions. She has helped immensely with our pup who has a bit of anxiety around socialisation so that now we can walk calmly and it's great to have her at the end of emails to answer anything that comes up. Highly recommend Nat's approach, it's made a world of difference!"

Sarah May 2022

Pluto
Toy Poodle • Woodend
★★★★★ Google
"Natalie was very patient and kind with our 5 month old pup. She has a wealth of knowledge and calming nature. I look forward to putting these training methods into place."

Michelle Wearne

Toy Poodle dog training in Woodend
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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
Sammy Border Collie dog training
Sammy Woodend
Jasper English Cocker Spaniel dog training
Jasper Kyneton
Arthur Labrador x Poodle (Std) dog training
Arthur Sunbury
Tan Tan Keeshond dog training
Tan Tan Gisborne
Leica Vizsla dog training
Leica Malmsbury
Darwin Wolfhound X dog training
Darwin Woodend
Iggy Maremma x Lab dog training
Iggy Kyneton
Flynn Australian Kelpie dog training
Flynn Kyneton
Saoirse Irish Water Spaniel dog training
Saoirse Woodend

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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