Training for Aggressive Dogs
Facing challenges with your dog’s aggressive behaviour can be distressing for you and your pet. At Royvon, we specialise in transforming aggression into positive behaviour through understanding, patience, and proven positive reinforcement training methods. So,if you’re facing these unpleasant challenges and don’t know how to deal with them – you came to the right place.Royvon’s training for aggressive dogs can help you achieve harmony and safety at home.
Signs of Aggression in Dogs
Aggressive behaviour in dogs is not just about growling or biting;it can also appear as possessiveness, territoriality, or unexpected aggression towards strangers or other animals.
Have you noticed any of the following actions?
- A tense, sturdy stance
- A low, threatening growl
- Sudden forward movement
- Mouthing, where teeth press down without a full bite
- A quick, forceful nose jab
- Emitting a low growl
- Baring teeth
- A sharp snap
- Baring teeth with a growl
- Lightly biting at the skin
- A swift bite leaves a tear in the skin
- Multiple forceful bites in quick succession
- Biting followed by vigorous shaking
Root causes range from fear and anxiety to a lack of socialisation or even pain-related issues. Recognising these signs early and understanding their underlying causes are pivotal in addressing and correcting aggressive behaviour, ensuring a safer and more harmonious relationship between you and your beloved canine companion.
If you’ve noticed your dog exhibiting any of the previously mentioned behaviours, do not hesitate to reach out.
Why Choose Royvon for Aggressive Dog Training?
At Royvon, we’re dedicated to transforming your dog’s aggressive behaviour through our expert, time-tested training programs. Our unique approach combines scientific research, proven methodologies and empathy tailored to your dog’s individual needs. Because, like humans, no dog is the same.
With decades of experience and success in rehabilitating aggressive dogs, we’re the number one choice for many. Our commitment to fostering a safe, understanding environment ensures your dog learns and grows, turning challenging behaviours into positive outcomes. Choose Royvon, where we understand dogs and their needs deeply.
Our training for aggressive dogs is available at both of our locations, at Esher and Merthyr Tydfil.
Our Approach to Aggression in Dogs
At Royvon, our strategy for tackling aggressive behaviour in dogs revolves around understanding each dog’s needs and tailoring our training plans accordingly. Recognising that aggression can stem from various sources, such as fear, anxiety, or learned behaviour, we commence with a comprehensive assessment to identify the root cause of the aggression.This initial step is crucial in crafting a personalised training approach that addresses each dog’s specific challenges.
Utilising positive reinforcement as our core methodology, we focus on encouraging and rewarding desired behaviours rather than punishing negative ones. This approach helps modify aggressive behaviours and build trust and understanding between the dog and their owner.
Whether you pick our residential dog training programme or non-residential dog training course, rest assured that our training sessions are designed to be engaging and stress-free, providing a conducive environment for learning and growth.
We have returned from collecting our 10 ‘month old German shepherd Barry who has been with the team at Royvon for a 3 week residential to help with his reactivity. Charlie and the team have worked so well with him and following on from our handover session we feel so much more equipped to build on what he has learnt . We are looking forwards to returning for our follow ups and even though it’s a 4 hour round trip it’s been worth every penny and mile . I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Royvon .
Have taken our puppy to the puppy classes, absolutely brilliant - our trainer is kind, patient and very knowledgeable! Would recommend giving them a try.
I have been using Royvon for 3 years with Bailey and he absolutely loves his time spent there he gets so excited when he realises we where we are going and he cant wait to be checked in he is already to go through the door to the back. I have recently taken on a 7 year old pug which had never been in boarding before and booked both dogs in for a short break. I was really worried about how the new addition to the family would cope in boarding but I didn't need to worry as I had daily updates telling me how she was doing which I cant thank Royvon enough for as it meant I could relax and enjoy my time away knowing they were being really well look after.
Absolutely brilliant service and staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Going back for training classes soon
We left our 9yr old border collie Pip with Royvon for 17 nights whilst we were away. Although Pip has been to Royvon on 2 previous occasions this is the first time we have left her for so long…We needn’t have worried…she had the life of Reilly with the professionals.The team at Royvon are extremely professional and facilities there are first class. Everything was organised in advance and the hand over seamless. We booked a larger room, play and walks…it was well worth doing so. The updates we received daily showed us just how much fun Pip was having and reassured us that this was the right decision.I cannot thank the team enough for looking after Pip and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Royvon Esher. I am more than happy to book Pip in again…money well spent - my last review I said if I could give 6 ⭐️ I would; a small amendment it’s now a firm 7 out of 5 😁.I would not hesitate to recommend that you leave your beloved pet with Royvon, they can certainly be trusted
Response from the owner: Ah thank you for a very special six stars! It was so lovely to have Pip with us for her stay and we hope you all settle back in happily together this evening.
Our pooch has done the three week behavioural modification programme and has also boarded with Royvon. Charlie and the whole team are brilliant, they take the time to go through everything with you, reassure you and answer all of your questions in detail. They take such good care of the dogs, and are so passionate about helping to work on any issues with training or behaviour. The bond Charlie has built with Bailey has been wonderful to see. When we dropped him off for boarding, he had no cares in the world because he got to run off and see her. We know Bailey is safe and well looked after when he stays at Royvon, and we couldn't ask for a better team to look after him when we are away. Thank you Charlie and team!
We’re really thankful to Romeo ( and team) for their work with our dog. We received regular updates throughout her stay and we could see how much care and dedication the team supported our dog
Romeo and the whole of Royvon team put their hearts into providing the best training and care for dogs. Romeo really understood our large breed dog. The team went above and beyond to support our nervous dog while he adjusted to the training. We received daily video updates which was reassuring (as we were far away from the UK).
My dog had a wonderful experience at Royvon. Very knowledgeable and caring staff. During her stay I was updated regularly, and it was great that on the training videos it was explained what they were doing and why. Super professional and recommend!
Home away from home for our pup for sure. The staff are increbly helpful and caring.....it really shows. We feel comfortable and have has great experiences. The day emailed update whilst away is a helpful way of Royvon keeping us up to date whilst we are away. Thank you to the team - Mezmo loves you and so do we!
Our two reactive rescues were so anxious they wouldn’t get out of the car when we first arrived. Thanks to 1-2-1’s with Romeo they are no longer scared of cars, crossing the road etc & are a lot easier to walk without being so reactive. They now jump out of the car with wagging tails to greet Romeo! Thank you to Romeo & all the team at Royvon for helping us 🙂
Royvon Esher is the most fantastic place and I am so glad that I boarded Lucas here for 13 days. He was looked after with great care by all the wonderful staff and he had lots of fun mixing and running around with the other dogs. The staff sent photos and videos of Lucas at the end of every day so that we could see that he was very happy and enjoying his time there.Thank you so much to everyone at Royvon Esher for making Lucas’ holiday so happy. He will definitely be coming back to you when he needs to.
Our girl Mabel had such a great time during her 3 weeks residential and behaviour modification stay with the very talented Charlie. You can clearly see how passionate Charlie is about Bully breeds and really has specialised knowledge.We were provided daily updates through videos and pictures, and I truly didn’t realise beforehand how great it would be to receive these. Seeing Mabel so happy and truly bonding with the staff was amazing to see and is also a great tool for us to refer to and learn from. We also loved seeing how close Mabel became with Tilly and we really want to thank her for being so patient and caring to Mabel.Mabel has grown in confidence, and we now feel better equipped to support her in her ongoing training.Thank you again to Charlie, Tilly and the Whole Royvon team! x
Royvon and the amazing people there are wonderful with our two dogs. Training and accommodation keep them safe and engaged when they holiday there. Reactive training is excellent and a big shout out to Mimi! Thank you everyone at Royvon.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🐾We’re delighted to hear that Leni and Biscuit enjoyed their time with us. Mimi and the whole team has seen your kind words, and it truly made their day! We look forward to welcoming Leni and Biscuit back anytime! 🐶❤️
This is our sweet girl, Frida. She is almost 7 months old and her first time staying overnight in a doggy hotel! We did the overnight evaluation to see how she would do before doing a much longer stay ahead of a trip abroad. Given we are first time dog parents, we were nervous, but the team there was so reassuring and were so good with her. I’m not sure she wanted to come home. 🤣 Needless to say, she’s looking forward to her long stay! Here she is smiling on her woodland walk !
Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing such a lovely review! We're so delighted that Frida’s first stay with us went so well and that she enjoyed her woodland walk! We understand how nerve-wracking it can be, especially as first-time dog parents, so we're really glad our team could provide the reassurance you needed. Frida was a joy to look after, and it sounds like she settled in beautifully! We’re looking forward to welcoming her for her longer stay, and we’ll make sure she feels just as happy and at home.
I am (possibly?) one of the longest running customers at Royvon Merthyr having used it for boarding my German shepherds for over 35 years now. Always had great service and my dogs have been looked after and cared for by the excellent staff.👍
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words and incredible long-standing support over the years! We're truly honoured to have looked after your German Shepherds. It's always been a pleasure to care for them. Your trust in our team is invaluable to us. Looking forward to many more years of keeping your family’s tails wagging!
Molly has had a blast saying with the team for a couple of days. The updates I’ve had really put my mind at ease. The staff as helpful and really care about the dogs in their care.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your wonderful review, Beth! We're delighted to hear that Molly had a great time with us, and we're glad the updates helped ease your mind. Our team truly cares about every dog in our care, and your feedback means a lot to us!
Hi, my dog absolutely loves his stay. He is a rescue and I was originally nervous about leaving him, but he has been numerous times and can’t wait to get in through the door when we arrive, he doesn’t bother with a goodbye it’s a quick nod and then it’s all about let me go and have some fun. He is happy staying there and looked after really well. One time he needed to take medication, he had a sore paw, I was kept up to date letting me know me how he was doing. I can relax on my holiday knowing that he is safe and thoroughly enjoying his.
Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience, Nicola! We're thrilled to hear that your dog loves staying with us and feels comfortable. It's great to know that he’s well taken care of and that we could keep you updated during his stay. Your trust means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming him back soon!
