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Tenterfield Terrier Training

Do you have a Tenterfield 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.

Tenterfield Terriers are energetic, confident Australian terriers with a strong ratting heritage. They're quick, alert, and full of terrier spirit — small dogs with a big sense of self-importance and fearless attitude.

Common Tenterfield Terrier traits and training needs

  • Terrier confidence in a small package — will challenge dogs much bigger than themselves
  • High prey drive — will chase anything small and moving
  • Prone to excessive barking at perceived threats, other dogs, and visitors
  • Can be nippy, especially with quick-moving children
  • Independent and stubborn — terrier selective hearing is a feature, not a bug
  • Digging and chasing are deeply ingrained instincts

Tenterfield Terrier owners know their little dog thinks they're the boss — and they might be right. If yours barks at everything, chases every lizard, and thinks the big dogs at the park need to be told who's in charge, that's pure Tenterfield spirit. Their intelligence and energy make them surprisingly good training candidates when you find what motivates them.

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Tenterfield Terrier Training Options

Whether your Tenterfield 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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Tenterfield Terrier (and others) Success Stories

★★★★★ Google
"We were close to the end of our tether when we contacted Natalie to see if she could assist with our young, antisocial JR terrier. Natalie has helped us to better understand the behaviours and motivations of our pups, and how to navigate and manage situations that cause angst for both pups and humans alike. Natalie has worked with us on manageable training tasks to improve behaviours in a range of real-life situations. Our relationships with our pups, and quality of life for all of us, are now much improved. I highly recommend Natalie's approach and philosophy - it's made a positive difference for us."

concar carcon March 2021

★★★★★ Google
"Nat was excellent. I felt she understood my puppy and me immediately. She is clearly very knowledgeable and left me with a very different approach to helping my anxious boy. She was kind towards both my puppy and me and I was confident she understood and cared about dogs - I have had different experiences with other trainers. After our session and the follow up email I have a lot of different tools to use to work with my boy. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help giving a dog its best life. Thanks Nat."

Catherine Martin July 2025

★★★★★ Google
"Natalie was very professional and a lovely person to deal with. My 10 month old Lowchen was very responsive to her commands. I was very impressed with the training notes she sent the next day too. I would recommend Crazy Kind Calm . Jenny Ryan"

Jennifer Ryan July 2021

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Ready to train your Tenterfield Terrier?

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

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