Creature Connections Behavior Alliance

Training programs include structured group classes (Basic Manners 1-5), puppy socialization for under-16-week-olds, private behavior modification sessions, and online lessons. Classes are held weekly with handouts and supervised play. Private lessons focus on specific issues like reactivity, resource guarding, and anxiety. The “Train & Play” service combines training with supervised playtime. Nutrition and walking lessons are also offered as add-ons. Programs are designed for progressive skill-building and family involvement.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not explicitly listed on the website. Private lessons and group classes are offered with structured programs; nutrition consultations and boarding services are available at additional rates. Travel fee of $50 per half-hour applies for private lessons beyond the 5-mile radius.

Creature Connections Behavior Alliance is a certified, force-free dog training business led by Candie Dryden, a CPDT-ka and IAABC-adt certified trainer. They offer comprehensive, science-based training services designed to build a mindful, harmonious relationship between dogs and their owners. Services include group classes, private lessons, puppy socialization, online lessons, and private walking lessons, all conducted with positive reinforcement methods. They also provide canine nutrition consultations and species-appropriate raw, cooked, and dehydrated meals through their in-house kitchen, CC Kitchen. Their facility in Billerica, MA, is the only non-corporate fear-free dog training center within a 5-mile radius, offering supervised play and training in a safe environment. They serve families, busy professionals, and dogs of all ages with tailored programs for behavior modification, basic manners, reactivity, and more.

Their approach emphasizes understanding dog behavior and empowering owners through education, hands-on practice, and consistent support. Clients receive weekly handouts, personalized strategies, and ongoing guidance for long-term success. They also offer pet sitting and boarding services, with many clients trusting them to care for their dogs while away.

The business is known for its compassionate, professional team and deep commitment to holistic pet care, extending beyond training to include nutrition, behavior, and emotional well-being.

Accomplishments

Candie Dryden is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), an IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-adt), and holds a Certification in Canine Nutrition (Cert-CN). She is recognized as the only non-corporate fear-free dog trainer offering group classes within a 5-mile radius in her service area. Her clients include veterinary professionals and pet sitters who refer others to her services.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact the business to schedule an initial consultation, which is offered for free. They can also explore class schedules and services online, sign up for newsletters, or book private lessons through the website’s “Work with Me” page.