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Turn Your Anxious, Fearful, Reactive Dog into a Calm and Confident Companion—with Compassion, Clarity, and the CHARM Approach
If your dog barks, lunges, jumps, or melts down on walks, it’s not because they’re “bad”—it’s because they’re overwhelmed.
The good news? With the right support, your dog can learn to feel calm, confident, and connected so you can finally enjoy life with them the way you imagined.
Welcome to Creature Good Dog Training, where science meets heart—and stressed-out dog parents find relief, results, and real understanding.
Sound Familiar?
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You adore your dog, but their behavior is exhausting.
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Walks feel like a battlefield instead of bonding time.
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You’ve tried other trainers (even positive ones!) but nothing really worked.
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You feel frustrated, embarrassed, and totally alone.
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You just want your dog to relax—and for you to relax, too.
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You’re not failing. You just haven’t had the right tools. Yet.
Meet the CHARM Approach: Compassionate Help for Reactive Minds
Working with reactive dogs is a highly specialized niche. I’m Ruth Hegarty, certified positive dog trainer, life coach and award winning educator. I developed the CHARM Approach over a decade of working exclusively with reactive dogs and their families. As a reactive behavior expert, my proven, holistic approach to transforming reactive dog behavior and restoring peace to both ends of the leash has helped hundreds of dogs overcome their fears.
This isn’t cookie-cutter training. It’s fully customized support for dogs who struggle with fear, anxiety, and overstimulation—and the humans who love them.
With the CHARM Approach, we'll build:
✅ Confidence
✅ Handling skills
✅ Active Enrichment habits
✅ Resilient responses
✅ And the Mindset that sustains it all
Let’s Create Lasting Change—Together
Fearful and reactive dogs are good dogs—they just need a plan that meets their specific needs. You don’t have to figure this out alone because I've done it for you.
Take a deep breath. You’re in the right place.
❤️ Let’s help your dog become the calm, connected companion they’re meant to be.
Here's what clients have to say...
Reactive Dog Client
"Simco started to get more protective and nippy over time. He was barking and growling more. Ruth determined the underlying issues & created a tailored approach to help our dog feel safe and comfortable. Simco is back to being a calm, mellow, loving dog and part of the family. I recommend Ruth."
- Dave, Simco's Dog Dad