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Our mission at Royvon is to help as many dogs as possible to enjoy more time with their beloved owners. Our range of services is designed to help you receive the support you need to create a lifetime relationship of motivating training and trust. We write regular blog posts to share the knowledge we have accumulated over 60 years at Royvon, spreading the benefits of positive training techniques, sharing our thoughts on common questions dog owners ask and giving insights into some breed- specific issues we see repeatedly.
As well as this blog, we have an active YouTube page where you can find video blog posts and case studies of some of the wonderful dogs we have helped at Royvon.
Dog Training
Is positive dog training as effective as force?
Royvon was founded in 1959 and we bring decades of experience to the work we do to help dogs to live their happiest lives. A happy life for a dog equates to feeling calm,
How should I train my puppy?
After the ‘pros and cons’ lists are tallied up and the family conversations about whether it is the right time to get a puppy have been resolved, there is finally a little set of
Why does my dog only listen sometimes?
Do you ever feel like your dog is playing a little game with you? Not the one you thought you were playing but very much to their own set of rules, and they aren’t
Puppy Training
You shouldn’t delay dog training, and here’s why
Welcoming a new dog into your family is an exciting time for everyone. There’s so much to enjoy about having a new addition, from looking forward to taking them out and about with you,
How To House Train Your Puppy: Simple Tips To Make It Easier
Owning a brand new puppy is a really exciting time! There’s so much to enjoy when it comes to having an adorable dog around your home. However, it’s also a big commitment. Especially when
Puppy socialisation: what’s right and what’s wrong?
When anyone gets a new puppy, their wish is for them to develop into a happy, friendly, well-rounded dog, right? There are so many benefits to having a lovely dog like this who’s not
Life With Dogs
An Introduction to Urban Agility, otherwise known as Dog Parkour!
Owning a dog is a really rewarding experience for a whole number of reasons. You’ll develop a strong bond with your dog that will last their lifetime, have company on long walks, and enjoy playing
Puppy socialisation: what’s right and what’s wrong?
When anyone gets a new puppy, their wish is for them to develop into a happy, friendly, well-rounded dog, right? There are so many benefits to having a lovely dog like this who’s not
Why Are Some Dogs So Focused On Their Owners? Using Movement To Motivate
Using Movement To Motivate Your Dog If you own a dog of your own, or even just spend a bit of time around dogs and their owners, one thing will become clear quite quickly.
Dog Breeds
What you should know before getting a Shiba Inu: a trainer’s point of view
As a breed, the Shiba Inu has exploded in popularity in recent years. This is because of their cute an cuddly looks made famous by internet memes you've probably seen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Cockapoo Training!
Cockapoos are adorable dogs that are a cross between a Cocker Poodle and a Spaniel. They're friendly and energetic dogs that are loved by people all over the world because of their adorable looks
German Shepherd Training Tips And Advice
You’re experienced with dogs and want a devoted canine companion that’s loyal to the family, good with kids, and a good house dog. Congratulations! You’ve just described the German shepherd! Working with your dog
More News & Stories
Is getting a dog right for me? What to think about before getting one
Getting a new dog is a really exciting time for the whole family! It’s also a life-changing decision that needs lots of careful consideration to make sure that you’re making the right choice for
Pet Industry Federation Awards Finalist 2020 – Kennel Business of the Year
Here at Royvon, we are always working hard to deliver the best experience we possibly can to our customers. We want every dog who stays with us to have the best possible time. And,
Coping with Fear & Anxiety in Dogs: Avoiding Fear Aggression
What is Dog Anxiety? All dogs experience anxiety at some point, just like all humans (unless you are a psychopath) become anxious at one point or another. This is a natural, even healthy emotion
Warwickshire licensed as a 5 star facility
The new Animal Activities Licensing (AAL) regulations came into force on 1 October 2018. They replaced the Boarding Establishments Act 1963 which previously regulated all dog boarding establishments in England and Wales. From the
Hyperactive Dog
Boisterous behaviour can be one of the hardest problems to manage. Managing boisterous behaviour is one of the most common and likewise often one of the hardest problems out there to correct. A boisterous
Jumping up
Jumping up is a natural greeting behaviour for dogs. Yet it is one of the most common behavioural issue that causes dog owners concern. JUMPING UP Jumping up can be a difficult behaviour to overcome
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Cato Case study How to Stop Excessive Lunging and Barking
Cato was having problems at making new friends, he would bark and lunge at other dogs and people, he was perceived as an aggresive dog because of it. German Sheperds can get a bad rep due to their excesive energy behaviour. We like to teach at Royvon that any dog can become the best version of themselves by using friendly training methods that include positive reinforcement.
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Beefa Case Study Training with a Deaf Dog
What is the secret to train a dog like Beefa? Perseverance, patience and lots of pets. Most of the time we stress when our dogs won't listen to us, Beefa is the example of how much we can do even if they physically can't, so instead of focusing on the negative side, learn with our trainer Charlie how to grow confidence and discipline with simple easy to follow steps.
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Arnie Case Study ❘ Helping a Nervous and Anxious Dachshund
It's a big world and even bigger for a Dachshund like Arnie. He was feeling a little overwhelmed around other dogs, didn't know how to socialize and it developed into an anxious behaviour.
Luckily for Arnie, Romeo helped him find his inner strenght and not only make new friends but also teached him basic obedience. Arnie was part of our Behaviour Modification Programme, contact us to learn more.
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Bailey Case Study ❘ All you need is Toys
Bailey is a german shepherd who wasn't too fond about treats, she preferred to stay active and play as much as she could. So our trainer Romeo took this to his advantage and helped her learn obedience while having fun!
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Lucky Case Study
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Fiddich Case Study ❘ Cocker Spaniel Puppy learns to trust his Instincts
Fiddich, a ver excitable cocker spaniel, is a puppy who came to Royvon for a basic obedience training. Our trainer Charlie helped him enjoy calm behaviour, also explore his instincts by playing different sniffing and retrieve games.
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Wolfie Case Study ❘ Energetic GSD Pup learns calm behaviour
As we may already know, german shepherds can really become chaotic when they are young adults, this was the issue with Wolfie.
Our trainer Charlie brought her A game helping Wolfie train his patience, calmness and focus by using toys, food, fun walks and lots of cuddles.
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00:00 Intro
00:24 Clicker Introduction
00:36 Making Walks Fun
00:53 Practicing Around Other Dogs
01:11 Building Calm Behaviour
01:24 Walks are Playtime
01:40 Teaching some Fun Cues
01:59 Reunion Time!
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Harlie Case Study ❘ Young Doberman Learns it's More Rewarding to Follow Directions
Harlie’s owner had issues with her pulling and jumping, besides he was a tough cookie since she only wanted to play with the ball, our trainer Charlie helped her achieve calmness and teach her how to correctly walk without pulling off the lead.
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00:00 Intro
00:35 Clicker Introduction
00:41 Lead Walking
01:00 Focus Training
01:09 Recall Training
01:23 Practicing Calmer Behaviour
01:42 LearningFun Cues
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Raffa Case Study ❘ Labrador Puppy excited to start basic obedience classes
Raffa is a sweet six month Fox Red Labrador puppy. He came to Royvon for common puppy issues like pulling on the lead, getting overexcited and distracted on walks, lunging towards dogs and to improve his recall.
Our trainer Charlie helped Raffa become an obedient puppy using positive reinforcements, treats, toys and lots of play.
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Clicker introduction
00:44 Walking around other dogs
01:12 Recall
01:30 Drop Cue
02:05 Reunion Time
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Billy Case Study ❘ When your dog is reactive towards other dogs
Billy is a lovely 1 year old Staffy but only towards humans, when it comes to dogs, it’s a different story.
Billy’s owners wanted to feel more confident around other dogs and improve his focus and recall. During his stay, our trainer Charlie helped Billy focus his attention on his handler and also some basic obedience commands.
▼TIMECODE▼
00:00 Intro
Building a relationship
Clicker introduction
Learning the “Middle” cue
Recall
Learning how to make new friends
Reunion Time
Billy’s owners review
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Lex Case Study ❘ Collie mix makes friends and gains confidence
Lex is a special case study, he is an Italian rescue who was found in a landfill site. He came to Royvon as a very nervous dog, too scared to even take treats or play with his trainer Charlie. Little by little, his outgoing personality started to bloom as he became more confident during walks and playing with other dogs.
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00:00 A dog named Lex
00:17 Gaining confidence
01:07 Meeting new friends
01:44 Using a mat and scent games
01:51 Reunion Time
02:07 Owner practice
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Toy Motivation Training | Axel German Shepherd Case Study
We used to believe treats were enough to call any dog’s attention, until Axel appeared.Luckily our trainer Charlie has more than one trick under her sleeve, and toys were Axel’s favorite reward. Training Axel was a bit different but entertaining as well. In case you have a dog who don’t do well with treats, this video will be of great help.
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