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
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
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
Puppy Training
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
The Art of Socialising Your Puppy
From the moment we collect our puppies, we’re told just how important socialisation is- but what does it really mean? Some people believe socialisation to mean allowing your puppy to meet every dog and
Life With Dogs
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,
How to become a pet sitter, and is it the right job for me?
Wanting to become a Pet Sitter seems to be becoming ever more popular as a career choice. There are definitely a number of reasons for this. For example, the world is changing and gone
Dog Day School is the best
Are you contemplating whether to send your dog to day school at Royvon. It may not be right for everyone but Hannah thinks it has been a great choice for her, the family and
Dog Breeds
How to train a Rottweiler Including Rottweiler Puppy Training
Rottweilers sometimes get a bad reputation, but many owners love them for their distinct look, strength and protective nature. Owning a Rottweiler can be highly rewarding. However, your Rottweiler dog training needs to commence early,
Border Collie Training Including Border Collie Puppy Training
The Border Collie is a working breed that belongs to the Kennel Club Pastoral Group. This sensitive, athletic and highly intelligent herding breed is also employed in search and rescue operations, scent detection work,
Cockapoo
Do you want a relaxed Cockapoo? In order to have a Calm and relaxed cockapoo it is important to include physical exercise and mental stimulation into their daily routines. Mental stimulation can include obedience, trick
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 🌟