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Pathway 3 –
Reactive Dog

£895.00

Each stage of our 6 session Reactive Dog programme is delivered in a time frame appropriate to your dog’s progress. When your dog is ready and one stage is complete, we move onto the next.

Important: If you continue into the 6-Session Transformation from your 1-2-1. The cost of your initial 1-2-1 Consultation will be automatically deducted from the overall 6 Session cost. Your first step is never wasted — it becomes part of your dog’s healing journey.

Why Choose This Journey

For dogs with deeper reactivity, unresolved trauma, or aggression, our ‘Reactive Dog’ – 6-Session Transformation is our most complete journey.

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Session 1

Initial 1-2-1 Consultation (In Person or via Zoom)
Begin with Keith, gaining clarity and tools to guide your puppy calmly from day one.

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Session 2

Home Visit: we will design a home management plan and daily programme for you to follow to help desensitise and relax your dog.

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Session 3 - 5

‘Done in 3’ – Essentials Dog Training & Behaviour Classes
Step into the wider world with confidence through three structured 75 min classes at one of our nationwide venues. Here, your puppy learns to socialise calmly, focus around distractions, and trust you as their guide.

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Session 6

Follow Up Home Visit
The journey completes where it began. Back at the ‘Dog Guru’ Clinic’ or via Zoom. Keith helps you consolidate what’s been learned, celebrate progress, and prepare for the next stage of your life together.

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Each stage of our 6 session Reactive Dog programme is delivered in a time frame appropriate to your dog’s progress. When your dog is ready and one stage is complete, we move onto the next.

Important: If you continue into the 6-Session Transformation from your 1-2-1. The cost of your initial 1-2-1 Consultation will be automatically deducted from the overall 6 Session cost. Your first step is never wasted — it becomes part of your dog’s healing journey.

Why Our Pathways Work

Because we don’t just train dogs — we heal relationships.

  • We heal fear, not hide it.
  • We teach safety, not suppression.
  • We realign trust, so your dog feels safe enough to let go of reactivity.
  • We teach you to truly “think dog,” so you become your dog’s calm guide.

This is why 1000’s of families who had lost all hope, finally find peace with us.

Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work
  • Walks that feel safe and connected again
  • Visitors welcomed without chaos or fear
  • Dogs who let go of triggers
  • A home filled with calmness, not tension
  • A relationship built on trust, not struggles

What they say: “It’s like having the dog we always dreamed of — but better, because now we truly understand each other.”

Begin Your Journey
Reactive Dog – FAQs
1. What does it mean if my dog is reactive?

Reactivity means your dog overreacts to everyday triggers like other dogs, people, traffic, or noises. It often shows as barking, lunging, growling, or shutting down. But this isn’t “bad behaviour” — it’s your dog saying, “I don’t feel safe.” At Dog Guru, we see reactivity as a call for healing, not correction.

2. Can reactivity in dogs really be fixed?

Yes — reactivity is not permanent. With the right approach, dogs can learn to feel safe, calm, and confident again. At Dog Guru, we don’t just teach “obedience.” We uncover and heal the root cause — fear, stress, or trauma so your dog’s behaviour changes from the inside out. That’s why our results last.

3. How is your method different from other dog trainers?

Most trainers try to suppress reactivity with corrections or distract dogs with treats. These are quick fixes that don’t last. Our “Calmness Leads to Reward” ® methodology is an emotionally intelligent, science based, positive, force free and treat-free dog training method that focusses on giving dog parents the tools, knowledge and understanding to guide their dog with connection, confidence, empathy and clarity.
We focus on trust, calm energy, and emotional alignment, so your dog no longer needs to be reactive.

4. What happens in the 121 Behavioural Consultation?

The 121 Consultation is your first step — and often a breakthrough moment. In the 90 minutes consultation at our ‘Dog Guru’ Clinic, Keith Mathews – The Dog Guru – will assess your dog, identify triggers, and create a clear action plan. You’ll also be shown practical techniques with your dog, so you leave with confidence and hope.

5. Will one consultation be enough, or will my dog need more?

Some dogs transform after just one 121 consultation, especially when followed by our 3-week ‘Done In 3’ Essentials Programme.
For dogs with deeper fears or aggression, we recommend our 6-Session Reactive Dog Transformation Programme. If you choose this route, the fee you paid for your 121 is automatically deducted — so your first step is always part of the journey.

6. My dog is aggressive — can you still help?

Yes. Aggression is usually just reactivity pushed to its limit. With 30+ years of experience and over 50,000 dogs helped, Keith Mathews ‘The Dog Guru’ specialises in rehabilitating even the most challenging cases.
Using his safe, gentle and proven methods, he has guided countless families from despair to peace.