Creature Good Dog Training
Categories
Pets: Products and Services
Hours:
Office hours M-Th 8am to 6pm, training sessions available by appointment 7 days/week
Driving Directions:
Training takes place at client's home or online
About Us
Creature Good Dog Training specializes in compassionate, force-free training for anxious, fearful and reactive dogs and the people who love them. Led by multi-certified professional dog trainer and reactivity expert Ruth Hegarty, CGDT focuses on helping dogs feel safe in their world while supporting dog parents with clear guidance, realistic expectations and zero judgment.
Whether your dog struggles with reactivity on walks, fear around strangers, over-arousal in busy environments or stress barking at home, training is customized to meet you both where you are. Ruth blends science-based behavior modification with practical, relationship-centered strategies that prioritize emotional wellbeing, communication and trust.
CGDT offers private in-home sessions and virtual coaching, making support accessible for busy dog parents and dogs who do best learning in familiar environments. Sessions are thoughtfully paced and fully individualized—no one-size-fits-all plans here.
Ruth is an award-winning, certified positive reinforcement trainer with advanced education in fear, aggression, and reactivity, as well as a certified dog bite safety educator and canine confidence builder. She also holds an M.S. in education, with a focus on helping adults raise happy, confident, well-behaved dogs. Her approach is especially well-suited for dog parents who want kind, effective training without pressure, shame, or outdated methods.
Our goal for your dog isn’t just better behavior—it’s calmer days, stronger connection, and a life where both dogs and their humans can feel more at ease together.
