Welcome to Our Blog
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
How to toilet train a puppy
Toilet training a puppy is an essential part of responsible pet ownership. By following these tips, you can ensure that your pup learns quickly and has a successful experience. Top tips for puppy
Dog Recall Training: Learn to get your dog’s focus and attention
Dog recall training might be one of the most important things to teach your dog. It makes the naughty walks much more enjoyable. A dog with a strong recall instinct can be let off the
How can residential training change my dog’s behaviour at home?
This blog post explores the effect of residential dog training at Royvon and why the learning that they do with us translates into a change in behaviour when they leave Royvon and return home.
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
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.
Finding Boarding Anxious Dogs Facilities
Have you ever considered boarding anxious dogs facility for your dog? For many people living with a reactive or anxious dog means never going away on holiday. It is not easy to find someone
Top 3 Dog Holidays in the UK
Dog holidays in the UK are becoming a trending leisure activity for pet owners. Not only is it an enjoyable experience for you and your dog, but you also avoid the extensive costs of sending
Dog Breeds
Akita Training: Our Top Tips!
Akita are a powerful, independent and dominant breed of dog with many doting fans around the world. As they were historically used for hunting wild boar, deer and bears, these dogs can hold their own
How Much Exercise Do Border Collies Need?
Border Collies typically need a lot of exercise because they are high-energy dogs. Anyone who has owned a Border Collie knows that it is almost impossible to tire them out, no matter how much
Why Are Border Collies So Smart?
When it comes to smart dogs, it’s hard to beat the intelligence of a border collie. It is estimated that border collies are the only dog breed in the world to recognize over 1,000
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
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
Pulling on the lead
Pulling on the lead is one of the biggest behavioural issues that people struggle with when training with their dog. There are so many different methods and techniques that can be used to help
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Jeff Case Study with #MimiRoyvon
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Niluh Case Study | Practicing around distractions
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Molly Case Study with #FletcherRoyvon
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Milo Case Study | Gaining confidence with #CharlieRoyvon
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Hector Case Study | Black Lab with Lead Problem Solved ✔️
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Lainey Case Study | Developing Focus and Settling in a #Labrador
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Bailey Case Study | Confidence lessons with #charlieroyvon
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Dexter Case Study | Our 3 week behaviour modification program for dog reactivity
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Rocco Case Study | Struggling to settle around strangers
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Kai Case Study | Encourage your #dachshund to explore his confidence
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Pudding Case Study | Engage and Recall with #MimiRoyvon
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Frankfurt Case Study | Learning new llife skills for a #dachshund 🌟