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
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.
Expert view: How Dogs Learn
In this article, expert trainer Rachel, part of the team at Royvon Esher, explores the way that dogs learn and how we can use this knowledge during dog training at Royvon, Learning is a process
Puppy Training
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
The Pros and Cons of Puppy Pads
Many people wonder if it is worth using puppy pads. They have a lot of good sides, but also bad sides. Today we will discuss all these sides to help you decide whether you
Food Rewards In Puppy Training: The Essentials
I wanted to write an article to help new owners maximise rewards in puppy training. As we all know, rewarding our dogs for good behaviour is a great thing to do. It should always
Life With Dogs
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
Maximising Your Time With Your Dog in this Lovely Summer Weather
We want you to be able to take your dogs everywhere, experience everything , and these Summer months offer some of the absolute best opportunities you’ll ever find! From simple walking to camping, hiking,
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
Recall
Maybe you had a perfect puppy who used to follow you everywhere and suddenly somewhere between 4 and 15 months he decided that there are more interesting things than running back to you. Maybe
Barking
https://youtu.be/mL5YCMVNx-4 Dogs bark. Some bark more, some bark less. Barking, just like whining or growling are normal means of communication for dogs. There are many different types of barks, depending on what the dog
Anxiety
Learn about Dog Anxiety. The possible reasons for your dog's anxiety and what you can do to help your dog's confidence grow. https://youtu.be/jg_FAwQhqSA Living with an anxious dog Living with and supporting a fearful
Aggression
Does your dog bark or growl at other dogs or people? Or maybe he lunges on the lead at the offending dog or person, with a fully blown threatening display? https://youtu.be/Ab_MKL_1poA WHY IS MY
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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 🌟
