Residential Dog Training for Labradors
Labradors are celebrated for their joyful disposition and unwavering friendliness, making them one of the most cherished dog breeds worldwide.
Residential Boxer Dog Training Programme
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Boxer dogs are excellent pets for families. Their energetic, happy-go-lucky personality and clownish behaviour provide entertainment for all ages. A loyal companion, Boxers thrive in receiving love and attention from everyone they meet and are incredibly child friendly. They adore meeting other dogs while exercising, which they need a lot of, and they’re delightful to watch as their playful side emerges. Boxers are highly intelligent and perfectly trainable once you’ve found the right way to reward them and overcome their stubborn nature.
Renowned for their intelligence and eagerness to please, Labradors thrive when their natural talents are nurtured through effective training. At Royvon, we recognise the importance of bringing out their best qualities while minimising unwanted behaviours, guiding your Labrador to become a well-behaved companion and a responsible member of your family.
Allow Your Labrador to Grow with Positive-Reinforcement Training
Positive reinforcement proves highly effective for Labradors, capitalising on their natural responsiveness to treats, praise, and play. This method allows us to tailor training specifically to your Labrador’s unique personality, age, and temperament, ensuring the most beneficial outcomes with lasting results. This motivation strategy encourages them and strengthens the bond between you and your pet.
Labradors, with their keen intelligence and amiable nature, respond exceptionally well to positive reinforcement training. By focusing on positive rewards rather than punishment, we foster a loving and cooperative environment, inspiring your Labrador to learn and thrive. This positive approach guarantees effective learning and a happy, well-adjusted Labrador, ready to become an even more integral part of your family.
Why Train Your Labrador?
Labradors, famed for their friendly nature, may nonetheless cultivate unwelcome habits without proper training. Engaging in structured training ensures they mature into well-behaved companions, accentuating their inherent traits such as friendliness, compliance, and versatility.
Such training reinforces their congenial qualities and equips them with the skills necessary to behave in diverse settings, making them exemplary household members. Embracing training is pivotal for nurturing their natural potential and fostering a harmonious coexistence.
Training Your Labrador Puppy
Training your Labrador puppy from a young age is paramount. Labradors are inherently keen to learn, making early training not only possible but highly beneficial. This period is ideal for instilling obedience, with puppies being particularly receptive to commands.
Establishing clear communication and boundaries early on sets the foundation for a well-behaved adult dog. It’s crucial to foster a strong, positive relationship between you and your pup, ensuring they grow into sociable, confident, and well-mannered companions. Starting training early leverages your Labrador’s natural disposition, ensuring they achieve their full potential.
What To Expect From Our Training?
When you sign up for our residential training programmes, available at our Esher and Merthyr Tydfil locations, you get a holistic approach meticulously designed to cater to your dog’s individual needs.
Within our well-structured and nurturing environment, your dog will have access to various activities such as socialisation with other dogs, obedience training, exercise in nature and, most importantly, daily training to resolve any particular behavioural concerns.
Through our comprehensive curriculum, your dog will learn to navigate social interactions gracefully, adhere to commands with eagerness, and confidently overcome triggering challenges. You’ll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing your beloved companion is developing in a supportive, enriching setting under the guidance of our expert dog trainers.
Royvon’s residential training offers the unique advantage of personalised attention from our professionals, ensuring the training is closely aligned with your pet’s personality and requirements.
Decades of Working with Labradors Force-Free
Over the years, we’ve perfected our force-free, positive reinforcement training techniques, ensuring they’re effective for Labradors and their owners alike. Our decades-long commitment to these strategies has repeatedly shown that compassion and patience yield the most remarkable results in dog training.
Employing force in training undermines the trust between a dog and its owner and can also exacerbate behavioural issues, leading to fear, anxiety, and even aggression. Our experience has solidified our commitment to force-free methods, recognising the detrimental effects of harsh techniques on a dog’s mental well-being. Forceful behaviour fails to address the underlying causes of undesirable actions, instilling fear rather than understanding.
Our force-free approach, rooted in kindness and understanding, significantly boosts learning, sharpens response accuracy, and reinforces behaviour recall. By rewarding desired actions, we encourage the repetition of these positive behaviours, making training a stress-free experience which builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of mutual respect and cooperation.
Stay at Our 5-Star Ranked Dog Hotel
At Royvon, your Labrador enjoys a luxurious stay while undergoing training at our dog hotel. Each dog is afforded personalised care and attention, guaranteeing a stress-free experience. Our facility prides itself on offering top-tier accommodation, where every Labrador is treated to comfortable, private quarters, ensuring they feel right at home.
Our professional staff are dedicated to meeting every need of your beloved companion, providing round-the-clock, 24-hour care that caters to their individual requirements. Choose peace of mind knowing your Labrador is in safe, caring hands, making their training journey as pleasant as their stay with us.
If training is not a priority, you can always opt for our doggy daycare camp – Royvon Playhouse in Bridgend, and leave your Labrador in good and caring hands.
Don’t Just Take Our Word: Royvon’s Labrador Archives
Are You Ready to Leave Your Labrador with Royvon Professionals?
Entrust your beloved Labrador to the skilled hands of our professionals, whose primary focus is fostering a harmonious and joyful existence for you and your dog.
Our expert training programmes are meticulously crafted to bring out the best in your Labrador, ensuring they become well-behaved companions and happy and fulfilled family members.
We invite you to contact us for further details or to enrol your Labrador in one of our bespoke training courses.
This place is amazing. I have 2 4 year old sheepdogs and they have separate issues. Blue is hyperactive and scittish and likes to chase things and Jack is slightly overweight and lets Blue run around for him. They both attend Royvon for a playday on separate days and they are getting on great. The staff are brilliant and make sure they have individual plays for their needs. They keep them entertained with games to use their brains and they are exhausted when they get home.
My Doberman, Chop has just come back from the 3 week training programme with Charlie. Nothing but good to say about the whole experience and the team down there. Kept up to date every day with what’s been happening with his training/playtime with the other dogs. He’s come back a lot calmer and easier to work with with the foundations they’ve set for him
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely 5-star review about Chop’s experience with us! We’re truly grateful for your kind words, as they help other dog owners make informed decisions about the right care and training for their beloved pets.It’s wonderful to hear how happy you are with Chop’s progress after his three-week training program with Charlie. Charlie and the rest of the team will be thrilled to know their hard work has made a positive difference. Your feedback means so much to them personally, and it’s lovely to hear that the daily updates helped you feel connected to Chop’s journey.We’re so pleased to know Chop has come back calmer and easier to work with! Setting those foundations is what we’re all about, and it’s great to hear they’ve made such an impact.Thank you for choosing Royvon and trusting us with Chop’s training. We can’t wait to see you both again soon! Your feedback helps us continue to grow as a family business, ensuring we do more of what works well for our wonderful clients like you. ❤️
A literally crisis averting 3 week training intervention by Romeo and the team at Royvon. We have gone from being worried to let our puppy near our older dog for fear of "an incident" to the two of the playing together as best buddies. With the 'crisis period' over we have now engaged Romeo for a series of private training sessions for our (now 4 month old) puppy and he is making amazing progress. Absolutely 10/10.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Peter, for your fantastic review! It means so much to us to hear how Romeo and the Royvon team were able to support you and your puppy during such a challenging time. Our values of love, commitment, and respect guide everything we do, and it’s wonderful to know we could help bring harmony to your household and build that incredible bond between your puppy and older dog.Romeo will be thrilled to hear your kind words; feedback like this truly inspires our team to keep doing what we love. We’re so pleased that your puppy is continuing to thrive with the private training sessions, and we’re excited to be a part of this journey with you.Thank you for trusting us during the ‘crisis period’ and beyond. We look forward to seeing you and your puppy grow together even more and can’t wait to see what amazing progress lies ahead. Please don’t hesitate to let us know how else we can support you!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your 5 Star Review 🐶
our dog had wonderful time at Royvon 🙏
Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Markus, for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that Lupa had an amazing time at Royvon. It was such a joy to see him come out of his shell and enjoy cuddles, group play, and his woodland walk. Knowing he was happy and settled makes us so proud. Your feedback means the world to us, and we’re grateful you chose Royvon for Lupa. We look forward to welcoming you both back again soon! 😊🐾
Disappointing Service for the Price: £1130 for 13 Days.£1130.43 for 13 days / £86.96 per day during Christmas Period + £120 for Shuttle to Royvon Merthyr total (£60 each way).- Our boxer lost 4.5kg during his 13 day stay with fur malting and ribs visible (34.5kg to 30kg) - he ate like he was starving when we got him home (they also returned some of the food we provided to be eaten during his stay). When I requested an update on how he was eating during his stay, they said via email that he was 'eating well'.- He had horrible breath that smelled like he'd been eating his own poo (which he has never done before).- He was walked on a slip lead repeatedly despite us asking them not to use a slip lead with him.- The base price per day (£35 or £45 per day during Peak Season) includes no toilet breaks / walks or anything apart from the kennel and an "Enrichment Report". You have to add on at least a couple of 10 minute toilet opportunities (daytime £3.20 / bedtime £8.60) or woodland walks (£10 for 20 minutes).- "Enrichment reports" consist of a few photos during the woodland walk or play/enrichment/training sessions you pay extra for - no photos of other activities / in the kennel unless you specifically request via email (e.g. we asked for a photo of him in his kennel and one of him enjoying his daily Kong we paid for (£2.70) and then received that as well). Only 1 written report was provided with the photos in 13 day stay and 1 video. When I complained via email, I did get a more detailed response on how he was getting on which was appreciated.○ At this premium price, we were expecting lots of videos and photos as well as a detailed report every day on how he was getting on and what he'd been up to, which is not the case and is not what is suggested on social media (e.g. King (Dec-24) where they show a detailed written update on how the dog is doing as well as photos).○ The walks and enrichment activities looked lovely from the pictures on the whole (apart from when he was being walked on the slip lead).- We booked one training session as well during his stay (£17) and received a 2 min video of this which looked good, but received no report or feedback otherwise on how it went / what went well / what they worked on.- We were provided with a WhatsApp number to message if we wanted more updates, but no-one ever responded to this number.Will not be booking again.
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about Homer’s recent stay. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.Value for MoneyWe understand your concerns regarding the cost of Homer’s stay, particularly during the Christmas period. Our pricing reflects the tailored nature of our services, allowing owners to choose activities and routines that suit their dog’s needs. Homer’s schedule included a significant number of enrichment sessions and activities, which enhanced his experience but also increased the overall cost. These sessions, priced at approximately £10 per half hour, are optional, but they contributed to Homer’s high level of activity and enjoyment during his stay.Additionally, during peak periods such as Christmas, our staff are paid double or triple time to ensure we retain the best professionals in the industry. This commitment to quality staffing allows us to deliver exceptional care to all our guests, supported by our 65-year heritage and reputation. We also strive to keep supplementary charges, such as the pet taxi service (30p per mile), fair and competitive.Homer’s experience reflects the personalized care we provide. The countless images we shared with you showed him being energetic, playful, and clearly having the time of his life—whether exploring the woodlands, enjoying his Kong, or engaging in his enrichment activities. He truly made the most of his time with us.Communication and UpdatesWe acknowledge that our communication did not fully meet your expectations. While we provide an enrichment report with photos of daily activities, we do not currently offer written updates or videos for every session as part of our standard service. Based on your feedback, we are revising our messaging to ensure that all customers have clear and accurate expectations about the updates we provide.That said, we shared regular updates during Homer’s stay, including numerous photos showing his activities and well-being. For example, one of the updates included:“I wanted to reassure you that Homer is doing wonderfully. Richard mentioned how much he enjoys his Kong, and I know you’ve already seen pictures of him savoring it. He’s also been having a great time exploring the woodlands, taking in the scents and surroundings, and bouncing around during his play sessions. Andrea, our manager, shared that he’s one of the most settled dogs we’ve had—so relaxed and loving his enrichment activities.”At the end of Homer’s stay, we sent a final update from Andrea, highlighting the love and care he received:“We are very sad to see Homer go tomorrow. I have bathed him today, cleaned his eyes, and applied paw and nose balm on him. He had loads of kisses during his bath. I will miss him very much. He is such a character—so sweet and loving. Thank you for trusting us with his care; I can assure you he was very loved and had loads of fun.”While these updates reflected Homer’s well-being and enjoyment, we understand they did not align with the level of communication you expected. We are committed to improving our processes to better meet customer needs.Homer’s Well-BeingHomer is a delightful dog, and it was a pleasure to care for him. His weight loss was due to his increased activity levels, which we carefully monitored. His feeding routine was tailored to prevent bloat, a precaution particularly important for Boxers. The images we shared during his stay show how much he enjoyed his activities and the care he received from our team.Commitment to ImprovementYour feedback has prompted us to make several improvements:We will update our messaging to set clearer expectations for communication and updates.We will review our internal processes to ensure all customer instructions and feedback are acted on promptly.We will continue to focus on balancing affordability with the high-quality care our guests deserve.
I would absolutely recommend Royvon for residential training. My partner and I sent our 16 month German shepherd, Nova, to the 3-week board and train at Royvon to help us continue progress on some of Nova’s behaviours we have had challenges with changing such as over excitement around other dogs and new environments and a lack of engagement with us in these situations. This also served as boarding for us whilst we were on holiday for a week. Nova is super friendly which makes it difficult to take her places as her over excitement can easily make other dogs nervous and put us in a tough situation handling her. We were nervous to send Nova to a board and train as she has never been away from us this long and we were not sure how she would get on in the kennels, but the staff at Royvon, and our trainer Charlie, quickly put us at ease through a 121 consultation and a tester night in the kennels. We looked at a few other board and trains and Royvon was the clear choice. Not only did Charlie work with us to understand our real trouble areas with Nova, but she created a training plan catered to Nova and our needs. We got so many videos walking us through the training and what it targeted that we were able to follow along the three weeks and really see progress and understand what we would need to do to continue the training with Nova once she was back with us. Outside of the training videos, we got daily updates and photos from the care staff showing us Novas play sessions and letting us know how she was getting on. We loved seeing Nova have play sessions with staff and other dogs staying there making us feel at ease that she was having fun as well and being well taken care of. After the 3-weeks we had a 2-hour handover with Charlie where she walked us through what was covered and had us run through drills so we felt ready to carry on all the hard work she put in. It’s only been a few days since we picked Nova up, but we can already see the difference in her engagement with us during our training sessions and her ability to relax indoors. We’re so excited to see continued progress with everything Charlie has showed us and keep working on her training at home and in our local environments. Although she still has a ways to go, we already feel so much more positive and confident that we will get to our desired goals and we have been having lots of fun with working with Nova! Looking forward to our follow-up sessions and we will definitely consider the other services Royvon offers as we know Nova is in great hands! Thanks to Charlie and whole team for everything.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Nicole, for your wonderful and detailed review! It means the world to us that you took the time to share your experience and recommend Royvon for residential training. Reviews like yours truly help other dog owners make the best decisions for their beloved companions.We’re so glad that Nova’s 3-week board and train with Charlie was a positive and confidence-building journey for both Nova and your family. Our values of love, commitment, and respect are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s so rewarding to hear how our team was able to make you feel at ease from the start, especially with your initial concerns about boarding Nova for the first time.Charlie will be thrilled to hear your kind words about the customized training plan and how it’s already making a noticeable difference in Nova’s behavior and engagement. She and the team put so much care into providing daily updates, videos, and ensuring every dog feels loved and supported during their stay—it’s wonderful to know this made a real impact for you. Nova’s progress is a testament to your dedication as owners and the amazing bond you share with her.It’s exciting to hear how Nova has already begun to shine in her training at home, and we’re confident you’ll continue to achieve your goals with her. We can’t wait to see you at the follow-up sessions and are delighted to hear you’ll consider more of Royvon’s services in the future. Thank you again for trusting us with Nova, and we look forward to seeing you both again soon!
A million percent would recommend, Charlie went above and beyond with our nervous, reactive boy and did absolutely everything she could to make him and us feel comfortable with his residential training, the foundations she's laid with both him and us are incredibly clear and the confidence we have with him now is unreal, I was too anxious to walk him before but after leaving him at Royvon for only three weeks am now able to enjoy his walks to the fullest and now look forward to them! He is still reactive (because Rome wasn't built in a day), but we now have the proper tools in place to be able to manage him and build his confidence up to a level where he'll be able to walk past unknown dogs and ignore them, and we have no doubt that he is capable because Charlie has showed us how! It was the hardest decision ever to send him but after seeing the difference and how far he's come we would do it again in a heartbeat, we have absolutely no regrets and will forever be grateful for the care that Charlie and the whole team showed to him, and for the understanding that they showed me being a very worried puppy mum, if anyone is in two minds about whether or not Royvon will help their dog then forget any doubts, 10/10 service in every way imaginable!!!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an amazing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear about the progress your boy has made and how much more confident you feel now. It’s wonderful to know that Charlie went above and beyond to support both of you—your kind words will mean so much to her and the rest of the team.At Royvon, we’re guided by love, commitment, and respect in everything we do, and it’s fantastic to hear that you felt this throughout your experience. The foundations Charlie has helped to lay for you and your boy are just the beginning, and it’s so exciting to see how much of a difference it has already made. We know reactivity takes time, but it’s clear you’re on a great path, and we’re confident that with the tools you’ve gained, his progress will only continue!We also deeply appreciate the trust you placed in us by choosing Royvon, especially when it was such a hard decision. Knowing that you have no regrets and that you’re enjoying walks together again is the best feedback we could hope for. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we can’t wait to see you and your boy again in the future to hear about his continued journey.Thank you for being part of the Royvon family!
The first thing i want to say is Royvon far exceeded my expectations for what I was expecting from my 1.5 year old xl bully. I wanted the best training for him due to all the bad press they get and following neutering, he went back into some silly puppy behaviour so wanted it nipped in the bud ASAP.Maslow went for 3 weeks residential and spent a lot of his time with Charlie who is fantastic. She sent regular updates including videos and pictures which we could go through in preparation for getting him home. We had updates daily from the report team to let me know that his report was ready. He had a great time.I cannot recommend Charlie and the team enough. Definitely worth the money and he has come home ready to carry on with the training and is listening to me and eager to learn. If you're having issues with your dog then give the team at Royvon a call, it's made my life a lot easier already.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Zoe, for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review about your experience with Royvon! We're absolutely delighted to hear that we exceeded your expectations and that Maslow had such a positive transformation during his stay with us.It’s clear how much love and commitment you have for Maslow, especially in wanting to address his needs and set him up for success. We understand the challenges that can come with owning a breed that often faces misconceptions, and it’s wonderful to hear that Maslow has come home eager to learn and thriving in his training.Charlie will be thrilled to hear your kind words! Her dedication and care for every dog she works with are second to none, and knowing her efforts made such a difference for you and Maslow means so much. We’re also glad the regular updates and reports gave you peace of mind throughout his stay—it’s an important part of ensuring you feel as involved and supported as possible.Thank you again for choosing Royvon and for recommending us to others. We’re so happy to have been part of Maslow’s journey and look forward to seeing him again in the future. Your feedback truly inspires us to keep doing what we do best: helping dogs and their families live their happiest lives together!
Having used Royvon for my parents' rescue dog a few years ago with such a positive experience, they were my first thought for my 10 month old Border Collie puppy, Molly. Molly was struggling with her confidence around other dogs, reactivity to cars, lead pulling and a strong prey-drive towards small animals/birds.Molly's trainer during her stay was Charlie who was brilliant. She was able to quickly build up a strong relationship with her and it was easy to see that Molly felt really comfortable. Charlie sent photos and videos from each training session which helped me to track her progress and are great to refer back to now that Molly is back home. Charlie quickly identified Molly's strong herding instinct and was able to direct this positively into various "games" which are great outlet.Throughout her stay, I also received daily photos from the care team taken during her group play sessions as well as enrichment reports. She was initially only socialised with one older, calmer collie to build up her confidence before being introduced to a larger group. It was great to see her confidence grow.Molly is much more focused on walks and confident around other dogs and cars. Thank you to Charlie and the team at Royvon!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Charlie, for your thoughtful and detailed review! It means so much to us that you took the time to share your experience, not only for Molly but also for your parents' rescue dog in the past. Reviews like yours truly help other dog owners make the best decisions for their beloved pets.We’re thrilled to hear that Molly had such a positive experience with our trainer, Charlie. Building trust and comfort with each dog is so important to us, and it’s clear Charlie’s love, commitment, and expertise made all the difference for Molly. It’s wonderful to know that the photos and videos from the training sessions are a useful tool for you now that Molly is home. We’re also so pleased that Charlie’s approach to redirecting Molly’s herding instincts into fun, engaging games has been such a success!The care team will also be delighted to hear how much you appreciated the daily photos, enrichment updates, and Molly’s carefully structured socialisation process. Seeing her confidence blossom is exactly why we do what we do, and your feedback reinforces the value of our tailored approach.We’re so grateful you chose Royvon for Molly and that we could support her journey to becoming a more confident and focused pup. We can’t wait to see you both again in the future and hear more about Molly’s progress. Your feedback helps us to continue growing as a family business, doing more of what works well and ensuring the best experience for all the dogs in our care. Thank you again! 🐾
We have a very timid and anxious Chihuahua who loved working with Charlie on games that helped him get more comfortable on walks and with other people. Charlie was patient and very helpful, always uploading videos of what we did so we could keep training at home.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Nicole, for taking the time to share your experience! Reviews like yours are so valuable in helping other dog owners make the best decisions for their own dogs.We’re thrilled to hear that your timid and anxious Chihuahua had such a positive experience working with Charlie. At Royvon, our values of love, commitment, and respect guide everything we do, and Charlie embodies those values in the way he works with each dog individually. Your kind words will mean so much to him personally, as he truly puts his heart into helping dogs and their owners succeed.It’s wonderful to know that the games and strategies Charlie shared have helped your Chihuahua feel more comfortable on walks and with meeting new people. Uploading videos is just one of the ways we aim to make ongoing training easier at home, and it’s great to hear that this approach worked well for you.Thank you for choosing Royvon and trusting us to work with your special pup. We can’t wait to see you both again in the future and continue supporting you on your training journey. Your feedback helps us improve and focus on what makes a difference, so it’s truly appreciated. ❤️
Bert can be a little bit difficult, but we are never made to feel like he is too much to handle at Royvon. Love the fact they remember who he is when we arrive. Fabulous care by Royvon and won’t use any other kennels - thank you!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Avril, for your kind 5-star review! It means the world to us that you trust us with Bert's care. At Royvon, we believe every dog is unique and special, and our commitment to love, respect, and care shines through in how we approach every visit. It's wonderful to hear that our team’s dedication to remembering Bert and making you feel welcome is appreciated—it truly makes our day to know we’re making a positive impact.Your feedback is incredibly valuable, not just for us but for other dog owners deciding what’s right for their furry friends. We’re always striving to improve by focusing on what works well, and your kind words inspire us to continue doing just that.Thank you for choosing Royvon; we’re thrilled to be Bert’s home away from home! We can’t wait to welcome you and Bert back soon. 💕
Brought my German shepherd for the 3 week residential training and I’m more than happy with the results and explained everything that I needed to manage my dogs reactivity
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with the results of your German Shepherd's three-week residential training. It means a lot to us to know that the training has made a positive impact and that you feel confident with the explanations provided to help manage your dog's reactivity.At Royvon, we’re committed to working with love, respect, and dedication to ensure every dog and owner feels supported. Feedback like yours motivates our team and reinforces the importance of what we do.Thank you for trusting us with your dog’s training journey. We’re so glad we could help, and we look forward to seeing you both again in the future! Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us improve and continue providing the best service possible for our customers and their dogs. 🐾
The whole team at Royvon provides such an excellent experience and customer service. We specifically chose the 3 week behavioural training for our excitable Belgian Lab and we have seen such a huge improvement. We received daily updates throughout the 3 weeks with videos and photos of how the training was progressing and so that we could become more knowledgeable on the exercises we will need to be doing. Our trainer Charlie was very professional and genuinely treated our boy like he was one of her own. The training concluded with a thorough handover session and training pack along with several reinforcement sessions. Faultless service overall and highly recommended Charlie and the whole team at Royvon.
Response from the owner: Dear Kirk,Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! Reviews like yours truly help other dog owners make informed decisions about what’s best for their beloved pets, and we’re so grateful that you took the time to share your experience.We’re delighted to hear that you found our service excellent and that our 3-week behavioural training program has made such a positive difference for your excitable Belgian Lab. Providing daily updates with videos and photos is something we value deeply—it’s our way of ensuring you feel involved every step of the way and can confidently continue the training at home.Your kind words about Charlie mean the world to us. She is an incredibly dedicated trainer who embodies our values of love, commitment, and respect for every dog she works with. Knowing that she treated your boy as one of her own and delivered a professional and thorough experience will mean so much to her personally.We appreciate you choosing Royvon and look forward to seeing you and your furry companion again soon. Your feedback inspires us to keep doing what works well and to continuously improve our service as a family business.
Response from the owner: Thank you Henry for taking the time to provide appreciated feedback on your Royvon experience 🐾
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 .
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're so grateful for your kind words and thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Barry’s 3-week residential stay at Royvon. It’s fantastic to know that Charlie and the team’s dedication and hard work have helped Barry with his reactivity and that you’re feeling confident and equipped to continue building on his progress.Your commitment to Barry’s development, even with a 4-hour round trip, is truly inspiring, and it means the world to us that you found the journey worthwhile. We’re so excited to welcome you back for your follow-up sessions and continue supporting you and Barry on this journey.Thank you for recommending Royvon – your feedback not only encourages us but also helps other dog owners make informed decisions for their own dogs. We’re always striving to improve and deliver the best possible care, so knowing we’ve made a difference for you and Barry makes it all worthwhile.We appreciate you choosing Royvon and look forward to seeing you both again soon!
Have taken our puppy to the puppy classes, absolutely brilliant - our trainer is kind, patient and very knowledgeable! Would recommend giving them a try.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your puppy had such a brilliant experience in our puppy classes. Your kind words about our trainer’s kindness, patience, and expertise truly mean a lot—they work hard to provide the best guidance for both pups and their owners.We’re so grateful you chose Royvon to be a part of your puppy’s journey, and it’s great to know you’d recommend us. Your feedback helps us continue to deliver the love, commitment, and respect that are at the heart of everything we do. We look forward to seeing you and your puppy again soon! 🐾
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.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your glowing review and for being such a loyal part of the Royvon family over the past three years with Bailey! It’s so heartwarming to hear how excited he gets about his stays with us – that tail-wagging enthusiasm truly brightens our day.We’re also thrilled to hear that your new addition, your sweet 7-year-old pug, settled in so well! We know how nerve-wracking it can be to board a dog for the first time, especially one who hasn’t experienced it before, so we’re so glad the daily updates helped ease your worries. Keeping you informed and reassured is just one way we show our commitment to both our dogs and their families, and it means the world to us that it made a difference for you.Thank you for trusting us with both your beloved dogs – it’s an honor to be a part of their care. Your feedback not only reassures us that we’re on the right track but also motivates us to continue improving and giving every dog the love and respect they deserve. We can’t wait to welcome Bailey and your pug back again soon!
Absolutely brilliant service and staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Going back for training classes soon
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our service to be absolutely brilliant and that our team made such a positive impression with their friendliness and knowledge. Your kind words mean a lot to us, as we always strive to provide the best possible experience for both dogs and their owners.We’re so excited to hear that you’ll be returning for training classes soon! It’s wonderful to have your trust, and we look forward to continuing to support you and your dog on your journey together.As a family business, we’re committed to constantly improving by doing more of what works well, and your feedback encourages us to keep delivering the best service we can. Thank you for choosing Royvon, and we can’t wait to see you and your dog again 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!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your experience with Bailey’s three-week behavioural modification programme and his boarding stays with us. Charlie and the entire team truly appreciate your kind words—it means so much to know that their dedication and passion for caring for and training dogs has made such a positive impact on Bailey and your family.Seeing the bond Charlie has built with Bailey is heartwarming, and it’s wonderful to hear how comfortable and happy he is when staying with us. Knowing that you trust us to keep Bailey safe, loved, and well cared for is the highest compliment we could receive.As a family business, your feedback is invaluable in helping us continue to provide the best care and service possible. Thank you for choosing Royvon—we look forward to seeing you and Bailey again soon!
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).
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! It truly means the world to us to hear such kind words about Romeo and the whole Royvon team. We’re passionate about providing the best training and care for every dog, and we’re so glad you felt that love and commitment throughout your experience with us.Romeo is truly exceptional, and it’s heartwarming to hear how he connected with and understood your large breed dog’s unique needs. Supporting nervous dogs as they adjust to training is something we take great pride in, and it’s rewarding to know our efforts made a positive difference.We’re also delighted that the daily video updates brought you reassurance while you were far from the UK—that extra touch is something we love to provide so our clients always feel connected.Thank you for choosing Royvon and trusting us with your beloved dog. We can’t wait to welcome you both back again in the future. Your feedback inspires us to continue doing what we love and striving for even greater care and service.
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!
We left our dog here apprehensively but after meeting Romeo we were confident that he was in the right place considering his difficult behaviour .he had a strong prey drive wanting to chase anything that moves and being over 50kg he needed somebody strong enough to hold him as well as the expertise . We received daily videos of his progress and this was very reassuring ! Today we have collected him and we think he would have preferred to with Romeo they had a close bond ! He is so much better than before but of course we need to carry on with the training ourselves . We would not hesitate to recommend Royvon to anybody who is considering leaving a dog with them for behavioural training . Thank you so much Romeo and Royvon !
Response from the owner: Thank you for your wonderful review, Melinda! We're thrilled to hear that Romeo made such a positive impact on your dog's behavior and that you felt reassured throughout the process. Building a strong bond between dogs and trainers is so important, and we're glad to know your dog thrived under our care. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're here to support you in continuing the training!
We have been working with Charlie since the beginning of this year to help with training our 2yo terrier Finn, who is leash reactive to other dogs. We did 6x 121 sessions and some taster boarding to help Finn settle into the kennel environment before Finn completed a three week residential over the summer. Charlie and Royvon have been absolutely fantastic throughout. The team are really dedicated to helping all dogs, and we've never been anywhere that has been so supportive about our dogs' particular needs. We'd got into a bit of a rut where we felt like we couldn't do much out and about with our dog due to previous training advice, but Charlie and team have really helped us to make great progress and build our confidence back! The three week residential was absolutely well worth it - Charlie built on the 121 training and focused on building Finn's engagement and obedience and working around other dogs. We were kept well informed throughout and when we picked him up we were happy to discover he had learnt so much. We feel really supported with lots of guidance on continuing the training at home and we've already had success after success in the first month. We're looking forward to continuing to keep up the good work and can't thank Charlie enough. We are so glad we found Royvon!
Response from the owner: Thank you for the wonderful review, Ella! We're thrilled to hear about Finn's progress and that Charlie and the team were able to meet his needs effectively. Your trust and dedication to his training are truly commendable. We're here to support you as you continue this journey, and we can't wait to see even more successes with Finn!
Had a great first lesson with Charlie and looking forward to the rest of our classes. 👍🏻
Response from the owner: Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Celia! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first lesson with Charlie. We look forward to continuing this journey with you and your dog!
I want to thank everyone here for looking after my beagle Cookie, she loves daycare with you and everyone is so nice. Cookie has really bad separation anxiety so I could never leave her side but she loves spending time playing with doggies so her coming to spend time with you means I can go shopping and she's having fun so it means the world to both me and her and for this I could never thank you enough and seeing the pictures of her having fun at the end of the day is just the icing on the cake. Thank you for everything you all do ❤️
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your lovely message! We're so happy to hear that Cookie enjoys her time with us and that daycare has helped ease her separation anxiety. It’s a joy to see her having fun and making new friends, and we’re thrilled to give you peace of mind while she plays. We love sharing her happy moments with you—thank you for trusting us with Cookie! ❤️🐾
We have used Royvon Bridgend for 7 years. The care our little dog Parker has received has been of a very high standard. Every member of staff is helpful, friendly and extremely professional and vigilant
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your lovely message! We're so happy to hear that Cookie enjoys her time with us and that daycare has helped ease her separation anxiety. It’s a joy to see her having fun and making new friends, and we’re thrilled to give you peace of mind while she plays. We love sharing her happy moments with you—thank you for trusting us with Cookie! ❤️🐾
Royvan is fantastic place. I booked my dog Mila on the three week behaviour modification programme due to her challenging behaviour. Romeo and the team worked very hard to develop a positive relationship and build trust with Mila to work on some behaviour change. Mila has made improvements and the journey will be long but with support, guidance and kindness from the team at Royvan and Remeo we are taking steps in the right direction. Thank you.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Mila is making progress, and we're honored to support you both on this journey. Romeo and the team are dedicated to building trust and positive change, and we’re here for you every step of the way. Thank you for choosing Royvon! 🐾😊
We used Royvon to board our 3yo Border Collie Rocky who's nervous around new people. This was the first time we had put him in kennels. We had training sessions before to help and get him used to the staff and facilities.Romeo looked after Rocky and sent regular updates of training and play sessions. It was lovely to see him more confident and enjoying his time.It's great we now have a place where Rocky is comfortable to stay. Thank you Romeo and the Royvon team!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that Rocky felt comfortable and enjoyed his stay, especially as it was his first time boarding. Romeo and the team loved working with him, and it’s wonderful to hear the pre-boarding sessions helped build his confidence. Thank you for trusting us with Rocky—we look forward to welcoming him back! 🐾😊
We have used Royvon since Alvin was 3 months old. He always gets very excited from the time we arrive in the car park. Without a doubt, he is always very well looked after by the very experienced and well trained team.
Response from the owner: Thank you for a lovely review! We are so happy to hear that Alvin gets so excited when staying with us and you've had such a good experience at Playhouse. It has been so wonderful to watch Alvin grow & seeing the bond he has with the care team! We look forward to seeing Alvin for future stays and thank you for trusting in us with your boy! 😊🐶
We HIGHLY recommend Royvon, all their staff and in particular Romeo and are so very grateful for everything they have done for us and Bleu. We had never left Bleu before in two and a half years and were so nervous to leave him, especially since he can sometimes be slightly reactive. Not only was Bleu happy at Royvon, he excelled with Romeo and has learnt so much. Finally we can go away and relax, knowing he is in VERY GOOD hands and Royvon will be his second home. Romeo is an excellent and highly skilled trainer and is so patient with Bleu and us, when explaining everything we need to know about what Bleu is learning. We thank Royvon and especially Romeo for their care of Bleu. We know Bleu is in great hands and appreciate Romeo so much. From the updates, to the photos, to the training, the residential training programme is worth every penny. We highly recommend Royvon, all their staff and Romeo! Thank you!! Bleu will be back! X
Response from the owner: Thank you, Charlotte, for your incredible review! We're so happy to hear that Bleu thrived here and that you felt at ease leaving him in our care. Romeo and the team loved working with Bleu, and it’s wonderful to know he felt at home with us. Thank you for trusting Royvon, and we look forward to welcoming Bleu back anytime! 🐾😊
We always take our dog to Royvon. The staff are friendly, our dog is well looked after and the keep us up to date with photos. Videos and enrichment reports during the stay. Great atmosphere with great facilities and staff.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Alan! We're so glad to be your go-to for your dog's stays and thrilled to hear you enjoy the updates and atmosphere here. Our team loves looking after your pup, and we appreciate your kind words about our staff and facilities. Looking forward to seeing you both again soon! 🐾😊
Molly & Freddie stayed at Royvon Esher for the first time recently. We felt totally reassured they were happy and enjoying themselves by regular updates with photos and videos each day of their walks & enrichment sessions. Romeo continued training with them and sent us videos each day of their progress. We wouldn’t hesitate for them to stay at Royvon again. All the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Claire! We’re thrilled to hear that Molly and Freddie had a great first stay with us. It’s wonderful that the updates and training made you feel reassured while they were here. Romeo and the team enjoyed working with them, and we’re so glad you found our staff helpful and friendly. We can’t wait to welcome them back for more fun! 🐾😊
My two dogs came here for the training and boarding program - we had updates everyday & videos of there training - Romeo did an excellent job with helping us and the dogs with there issues they have come home clean and happy I would only use royvon for training as it is positive training for the dogs and the only place I trust to care for them for the period they were away as they are like my children- still a lot to learn but Romeo has given us tools and guidance and start for us to continue going forward - id like to thank the team for the care of them and Romeo for the effort put into them - highly recommend for anyone on the fence about finding the right trainer as I 100% trust royvon & Romeo that they were treated with the best care and kindness for there stay
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your dogs’ training and care! 🐾 We’re thrilled to hear that Romeo and the team were able to support you and your dogs through the training program and that you felt confident in the care they received while they were away. It’s wonderful to know that you found the daily updates and videos helpful and reassuring. We’re so glad that they returned home happy, clean, and equipped with new skills to build on!We’ll pass along your appreciation to Romeo for all his hard work and dedication. If you need any support moving forward, we’re always here to help. Thank you again for your recommendation—it truly means a lot to us!Warm regards,The Royvon Team
We sent our English Bulldog to Royvon for a 3 week modification programme, our dog was assigned to Romeo following the initial consultation.Romeo is a brilliant trainer, instilling great training techniques and has excellent and positive control over the dogs in his care. It was clear to see when meeting with Romeo his love for all dogs.Whilst our dog was at Royvon we received daily updates from the team, we also received messages, videos and images directly from Romeo. The communication was excellent, we knew our dog was safe and cared for and the training programme was working effectively, the videos received also helped so that when we took our dog home we could use the videos for reminders whilst training him ourself.Our whole experience from start to finish at Royvon has been exceptional. After completing the residential training, we were assigned sessions with Romeo to guide us through the correct training habits. These sessions are thorough and extremely beneficial, we have learnt a lot of skills and gained a lot of confidence.We have been away on a few trips since the initial residential training and our dog has returned to stay at the kennels, we book additional refresher sessions with Romeo during his stay. When arriving the whole team greet our dog following which he walks off without hesitation and doesn’t look back! We know whilst he is there he will be looked after with the love and care he deserves.We are extremely grateful to have found Romeo and the team at Royvon, the peace of mind we have when our dog is at Royvon adds to our holiday experience.Thank you Romeo and thank you to the whole team at Royvon, Harvey, Daisy and Rodney.
Response from the owner: Thank you for such a thorough and lovely review! We work hard to help dogs live their happiest lives but part of that is also enabling owners to have their best holidays too, free from worrying about their dog's time away. Thank you for your great feedback.
Dolly always has a lovely time on her holidays at Royvon.Thanks to all the team. 🐾
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your lovely five star review! Look forward to seeing Dolly again soon.
The team at Royvon have been outstanding in working with our rescue girl over the past 18 months. Her 1:1 training with Romeo helped her to build her confidence and reduce her reactivity with other dogs. Overall, Noodle has blossomed since her first visit to Royvon. We know she is in safe hands when we are away from home. Thank you so much for your continued love and attention to her unique needs!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your lovely five star review, we look forward to seeing Noodle again!
Royvon is a great kennels and they always look after my dog who is so happy when he goes there.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your lovely five star review. Happy dogs are our best reviewers! If you haven't seen it already, this is our referrals page so you can earn account credit if you are happy to recommend us to friends and family: https://royvon.co.uk/recommending-royvon/
My dog Billy has had the most amazing 3 weeks residential and behaviour modification stay with the amazingly talented Charlie.From start to finish, we were eased on the journey with daily videos of their progress, with Charlie taking the time to not only show us how well Billy was doing, but also how she was achieving the results in a purely positive reinforcement way.With advice on podcasts, breed specific knowledge and an enthusiasm and passion for her work, we cannot praise Charlie enough.Supported by the team at Royvon, Billy has returned home healthy, happy, and we are really enjoying our continued journey with Charlie.Thank you Charlie and the Esher team at Royvon x
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that Billy had such a positive experience during his three-week stay with Charlie. It’s wonderful to know how much you appreciated the daily videos and the insights into Billy’s progress through positive reinforcement techniques.Charlie’s passion and breed-specific expertise, along with the support of the Royvon Esher team, really make a difference, and we’re so glad to hear that Billy has come home happy and healthy. We look forward to continuing this journey with you and Billy!
