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- Week 1: Thursday 17 September 2026
- Week 2: Thursday 24 September 2026
- Week 3: Thursday 01 October 2026
- Bonus Week: ‘Conscious Dog Parenting’ – Sunday Seminar: Sunday 13 September Time: 2.00pm – 4.30pm Venue: Lurgan
- Course Ref: D3-L1-SEPT-2026-Banbridge
September 2026
Banbridge ‘Done in 3’- Level 1
£60.00
- Venue: Laurencetown Community Centre
- Location: 10 Drumnascamph Road, Laurencetown, Banbridge BT63 6DU
- Times: 7.45pm -9.00pm
- Course Night/Day: Thursday
“DONE-IN-3 ” Level 1 – ‘The Essentials’ – Dog Training & Behaviour Course
Our Level 1 – ‘Essentials‘ is an immersive 3-week dog training and behaviour course conducted over 3 consecutive, 75 min weekly sessions at various locations nationwide.
By enrolling in our ‘Done In 3’ – Level 1 – Essentials course, you will embark on a journey of understanding, fostering effective communication, and cultivating a harmonious bond with your dog forever. From mastering leash walking to ensuring a reliable recall, our programs cover a comprehensive range of learning to empower you as a responsible dog parent.
All this is available to you for just £135, payable in two stage convenient instalments.
Secure your place today with a £60 deposit and pay the remaining £75 at the start of the course.
This course is suitable for all breeds and ages of dog from 12 weeks, with no upper age limit.
Join us today to unlock the full potential of your relationship and embark on a transformative journey of growth and understanding, with our holistic, emotionally intelligent, positive approach to dog training and behaviour.
Your dog deserves the best, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.
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“DONE-IN-3 ” Level 1 – Essentials – Dog Training & Behaviour Course
At Dog Guru, we believe in the profound connection between humans and dogs. Renowned human psychologist, Ashleigh Warner, once beautifully stated,
“Beneath every behaviour is a feeling, and beneath every feeling is a need.” .
This sentiment underpins our mindful approach to dogs their training and behaviour; we focus on addressing the root cause of the behaviour to bring about lasting permanent change.
Our commitment to fostering human learning to facilitate canine healing sets us apart. Our exclusive trademarked “Calmness Leads to Reward” ® methodology – offers a positive energy, emotionally intelligent, force-free, mindful approach to dog training and behaviour without the continual use or need for transactional training treats.
With over 30 years of expertise, we prioritize building relationships over mere training, guided by the transformative power of understanding and meeting your dog’s needs.
Course Details
With the understanding that everyone has busy lives, we have crafted a unique set of "DONE-IN-3" education programmes, designed to give you the dog of your dreams faster than anyone else.
Our Level 1 - 'Essentials' Dog Training & Behaviour course is an immersive 3-week course conducted over 3 consecutive, 75 min weekly sessions at various locations nationwide.
By enrolling in our program, you will:
- Gain insights into your dog’s emotional needs and motivations
- Develop clear and effective communication techniques
- Foster a calm and well-mannered dog
- Master loose-lead walking and polite greetings
- Achieve a reliable recall you can trust with the bonus of whistle training
- And much more — all without force, fear, or constant food rewards
Our courses cover a comprehensive range of learning to empower you as a responsible dog parent. You will embark on a journey of understanding, fostering effective communication, and cultivating a harmonious bond with your dog forever.
Benefits
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Unparalleled expertise of over 30 years, personally led by Keith Mathews 'The Dog Guru'
- Individual attention with the benefit of socialisation, each of our class numbers are limited to a maximum of 8 dogs
- Complimentary tickets for you and your family to our “Calmness Leads to Reward” ® - 'Conscious Dog Parenting' Seminar
- Essential training equipment provided at no extra cost
- A training booklet with homework exercises
- Continuous support and guidance after completion
- A certificate of achievement for you and your dog
- A £25 Off discount voucher for use against any future services
- Free Lifetime Membership to ‘The Dog Guru Tribe’ loyalty club, offering you further discounts of future training services and other industry partner products as well as free subscription to our quarterly ‘ ‘Guru Gazette’ keeping you up to date with training tips and lots more.
We equip you with the advanced knowledge and resources to strengthen your bond with your dog, to 'Consciously Parent Your Dog' guiding you to make mindful, emotionally intelligent decisions with love and understanding, fostering trust in a way that positively transforms your connection forever.
Pricing
All this is available to you for just £135, payable in two stage convenient instalments.
- Secure your place today with a £60 deposit
- Pay the remaining £75 at the start of the course.
Join us today to unlock the full potential of your relationship and embark on a transformative journey of growth and understanding, with our holistic positive approach to dog training and behaviour, your dog deserves the best, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.
FAQ's
What is the “Done in 3” programme?
Our ‘Done in 3’ programmes are focused, fully immersive dog training and behaviour courses that deliver transformational results in just three 75-minute weekly sessions.
They are designed to help you build a calm, trusting, and emotionally balanced relationship with your dog — using our exclusive Calmness Leads to Reward ® methodology.
Who leads the classes?
Every session is personally led by Keith Mathews – The Dog Guru, who brings over 30 years of professional hands-on expertise using his uniquely developed “Calmness Leads to Reward” methodology.
What is “Calmness Leads to Reward”?
“Calmness Leads to Reward” ® 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.
What makes this programme different from other dog training classes?
Most other dog trainers adopt a symptomatic approach to your dogs unwanted behaviour without addressing the root cause of the problem and usually rely on transactional training with treats to divert unwanted behaviours these quick fix methods only provide short lived results.
At Dog Guru we do things differently. Unlike others, we do not primarily focus on the symptomatic behaviour first. Instead, we focus on the reasons for your dog’s emotional behaviour.
We get to the source, the root cause and identify the triggers, thought patterns, learned behaviours, and experiences.
Using our Calmness Leads to Reward methodology we apply multiple emotionally intelligent, science based positive dog training and behaviour techniques to change your dog’s perception, helping them address the fears and anxieties at the core of their unwanted behaviour.
We apply similar cognitive analytical therapy tools used in human psychotherapy.
We provide you with the knowledge and understanding, required to give your dog the confidence, to allow them to process and change their behaviour which ultimately results in permanently fixing their problems forever.
We don’t just train dogs — we teach dog parents to guide with confidence, empathy, and clarity.
Will 3 sessions really be enough?
Absolutely — 3 sessions can be truly transformational.
Our Done in 3 – Level 1: Essentials course is designed to create powerful change in a short amount of time. Over the course of the three immersive sessions, you’ll gain the tools, emotional insight, and calm communication techniques needed to transform how you live, lead, and connect with your dog.
But that transformation depends on you, too.
Between each session, you’ll be given daily exercises to practise at home — and it’s the calm, consistent work you do in between classes that brings the deeper change to life with your dog.
This isn’t about a quick fix. It’s the start of a lifelong shift — in how you understand your dog, how they respond to you, and how you move forward together. The results don’t end when the sessions do; they continue to unfold long after your course has finished.
Once you’ve completed our Level 1 – ‘Essentials’ programme you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and progress through our three level learning pathway with each level designed to deepen your confidence, calmness, and connection as a dog parent and truly cement the bond you have already begun.
So yes — 3 sessions are enough and will be transformative.
And if you want more? We’re ready to walk that path with you every step of the way.
The transformation begins here.
What type of dog is this course suitable for and is there an age limit?
This course is ideal for:
• Puppies 12 weeks and older with no upper age limit. (It’s a myth that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks)
• It’s ideal for Adolescent dogs needing more structure
• Rescue or rehomed dogs
• Or any dog struggling with recall, focus, lead walking, or emotional regulation
It’s suitable for all breeds and experience levels — whether you’re a first-time dog parent or not.
How many dogs are in each class?
To ensure personalised attention, our classes are capped at 8 dogs.
This creates a calm, focused environment where every participant gets the support they need.
Where are the classes held?
To ensure personalised attention, our classes are capped at 8 dogs.
This creates a calm, focused environment where every participant gets the support they need.
Are the venues wheelchair accessible?
Yes — every venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
What if my dog is reactive or nervous around other dogs or people?
We understand reactivity and are experts in addressing this unwanted behaviour.
If you’re concerned about your dog’s reactivity in group settings, we recommend a 1-2-1 session with Keith first to give you the tools to reduce your dog’s anxiety before attending group classes.
Simply click on the link below to make your 1-2-1 booking.
What if my female dog comes into season (heat) during the course?
For the comfort and safety of all participants, female dogs in heat should not attend class.
Should this happen then we can make up the missed sessions during the next available course cycle.
What happens if I miss a session?
If you miss a session for any reason, you have two flexible make-up options:
• Attend the same session at another venue within the same week, or
• Make it up during the next course cycle. We have new courses running every month.
We want to ensure you, and your dog complete the full learning experience — without pressure.
Do you work with all breeds and sizes?
Absolutely. Our approach is suitable for all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. The emotional principles we teach are universal.
Do I need any experience to join?
No prior training experience is necessary.
We meet you where you are and guide you step by step. All that’s required is an open mind and a willingness to learn.
What training methods do you use?
Our work is based on emotional understanding and conscious dog parenting, not with force or transactional training with food rewards or dominance.
We teach you to guide your dog with understanding, calmness, consistency, and empathy, using our emotionally intelligent, science based, positive, force free and treat-free training method Calmness Leads to Reward®
What is the investment cost for the ‘Done in 3’ Level 1 programme?
The investment fee is £135, payable in two parts:
• A £60 deposit to secure your spot
• With the balance of £75 being payable on commencement of the course.
Can other family members attend?
Yes — we encourage full family involvement! Your course includes free tickets to our ‘Conscious Dog Parenting Seminar’ for all your family members to attend. We firmly believe that a shared understanding helps create consistency at home.
However, for health and safety reasons young kids below the age of 10 years, if attending the weekly classes must have an additional adult present to supervise them while you are working with your dog.
How do I book my place?
Booking is easy — simply choose your preferred venue on the side menu, choose your class date and follow the online booking form.
Once complete we will forward more details of what’s required for your first class.
