Dog Playhouse Bridgend

Introducing a dog boarding and daycare concept in Bridgend, Wales, with as much enthusiastic energy as your dog!

If your dog loves being active, making new friends, playing and relaxing, then Royvon Playhouse is the perfect option for boarding. Royvon Playhouse, at Bridgend in Wales, is unlike other dog boarding centres and kennels. With a large, secure site, Playhouse offers free flow, weatherproof play spaces, calm sleeping areas and an all-inclusive, easy to budget cost./span>

Dog Playhouse Bridgend

Introducing a dog boarding and daycare concept in Bridgend, Wales, with as much enthusiastic energy as your dog!

If your dog loves being active, making new friends, playing and relaxing, then Royvon Playhouse is the perfect option for boarding. Royvon Playhouse, at Bridgend in Wales, is unlike other dog boarding centres and kennels. With a large, secure site, Playhouse offers free flow, weatherproof play spaces, calm sleeping areas and an all-inclusive, easy to budget cost.

Active dog boarding for playful pups

The space at Royvon Playhouse has been designed for dogs to have their happiest holidays. Large outdoor spaces offer room to roam securely, play equipment to climb on, race around and try out some new activities. Large indoor paddocks provide play spaces for new dog friends to enjoy their stay in their own style, whatever the weather. Royvon Playhouse is only suitable for dog-friendly dogs so that every dog can enjoy the freedom and fun of extended playtime, from 8am to 4pm each day. Toys are provided and staff get actively involved with having fun with the dogs that are staying.

All-inclusive dog boarding in Bridgend, South Wales

Unlike our other dog boarding options, which offer a customisable schedule for your dog’s activities to suit their personality, and your budget, Royvon Playhouse operates on an all-inclusive basis. Your dog will have open play during the day, 24 hour care,their own suite, additional toilet opportunities out of their suite and a bath on departure. We will be launching our award-winning training soon which will incur an extra charge, but otherwise, all you need to sort is their food and everything else is covered. You can rest on holiday in the knowledge that your dog is getting plenty of exercise and stimulation, rest and care.

Comfortable suites for your dog to relax in

Your dog has their own comfortable suite to relax and sleep in while boarding. This safe space gives your dog much-needed downtime from all the excitement and is heated or cooled for comfort year-round. Each suite has its own bed so you don’t need to provide any bedding for your dog’s stay. This is also where your dog will be fed, to prevent swapping of food that doesn’t suit sensitive tummies, and to make sure we know exactly how much your dog is eating so that we can keep an eye on their appetite. Your dog will only be fed the food you bring, to ensure they are used to it, and according to their normal feeding schedule to help them to stay in routine. If your dog requires any medication, this will also be given in their suite, according to your instructions.

Royvon Dog Training & HotelsExcellentRoyvon Dog Training & Hotels4.7 Based on 426 reviews fromSee all reviews review us onWarren AttridgeWarren Attridge ★★★★★ Can’t recommend this place enough,staff are all really friendly and Duchess loves all the attention they give her. Good value for money for the service you getRita BlundenRita Blunden ★★★★★ The training both my Shih Tzu have received has been brilliant. I’m more confident taking them out on a lead and off when safe to do so. They have been introduced to heavy traffic, trains, stairs and other dogs, in parks on lead and off for recall, sit and stay. They are only 13 months old and they have enjoyed the experience.David FosterDavid Foster ★★★★★ This is the 3rd dog of ours that Romeo has trained and we couldn't be happier with his progress. He now walks really well on his lead, sits before crossing the road and knows other basic commands such as "place". Highly recommended.Response from the ownerThank you so much for trusting us with your dogs and your wonderful feedback for Romeo. We look forward to seeing you soon. Zoe DillonZoe Dillon ★★★★★ My dog was checked in for an overnight evaluation and I can’t thank Isaac enough for how he looked after my pooch. I was very nervous as I had never left my dog before but Isaac checked in with me throughout her stay and sent me photos and video updates and reassured me how well she was doing the whole time. I will be checking my dog into Royvon again!!Response from the ownerThank you for such a brilliant review and we are so happy your first experience with Royvon gave you such reassurance. See you soon! Rachel GormanRachel Gorman ★★★★★ Thank you John so much for the discovery call earlier today. You talked me through everything and really understood how i felt about leaving our dog for the first time. I feel confident that i was able to build a great package for frankie and it has taken a weight off my mind knowing that he will have a fabulous stay with you in June. Thanks for your time and reassurance.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your lovely review and great feedback for John. The team works so hard, driven by a love of dogs and this kind of review really motivates everyone. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in June. Linda MLinda M ★★★★★ Just booked our puppy first stay at Royvon and it was a really easy and straightforward experience. John was incredibly helpful and explained all the activities in detail and helped us with the practical side of the booking too. Very professional and pleasant interaction!Response from the ownerWe are so happy to hear your first interaction with Royvon has gone so well, it means a lot to receive such a great review. Roy O'BrienRoy O'Brien ★★★★★ we have just collected our 3 yr old Gordon Setter from Royvon and couldn't be happier with everything. This was his first stay in a kennels/dog hotel and he survived! They loved having him, he behaved well for them and enjoyed his walks and play times, I will definitely use again and would recommend to anyone looking for short term or even longer term care. All the staff are caring and supportive, and listen to any 'foibles' and pampering our dogs may need!Response from the ownerThank you for your lovely review for the care and individual attention we give all dogs at Royvon, it means a lot that you took the time to write this. Reshna RadivenReshna Radiven ★★★★★ We collected our dog Max, earlier this evening and he was very happy.The updates and photos we received during his stay gave us a good idea of what he’’d been doing and how easily he’d settled.Thanks for giving Max such a warm welcome and enjoyable stay. .Response from the ownerThank you so much for the great review and we are so happy you appreciate the things we do to make dogs like Max feel at home! Maria SextonMaria Sexton ★★★★★ This is the first time I have used a kennel for my 14 month Staffordshire bull terrier. I was told that Royvon was very good , but you never believe when you are told this . I must say it is true . The staff are friendly and they cannot do enough for you . I would recommend Royvon to anyone who needed to use the services for their dog (s) Excellent . My dog went there for some training as most puppies need a little help to listen the Boss . I can’t praise them enough . I have had some training too . If you want your little baby or babies looked after as if you were looking after them this is the place . I can’t not fault them . Thank you so much for looking after my little man so well. Our trainer Kelsey was extremely helpful and knowledgeable .Response from the ownerThank you very much for taking the time to leave such an amazing review about our puppy training services and the team, it really means a lot. Sara CarterSara Carter ★★★★★ Sent our dog Luna for dog training with Romeo and the team at Royvon and really happy with the results. Luna has come back like a different dog. She is great walking on the lead and doesn’t pull. The dog trainers are fantastic and Romeo was very kind and caring. Luna loves to board at Royvon too and gets very excited when she arrives. 5 stars for Romeo and 5 stars for RoyvonResponse from the ownerIt's brilliant to hear what positive results you have had from dog training for Luna, thank you so much for choosing Royvon and we will make sure Romeo hears your lovely feedback too. Stephen PezzenteStephen Pezzente ★★★★★ We’d recently emigrated from Canada with our reactive 3 year old Swiss Mountain x Pyrenees, Toni, and were having a tough time socialising her with people and dogs in a new environment. We decided to try Royvon’s Residential Dog Training program where she was assigned to be trained by Romeo who has experience with larger reactive and aggressive dogs. From day 1, when we dropped her off for a meet and greet, Romeo’s experience was evident but what was also clear was his love and passion for helping dogs and frustrated owners. Though it was tough not being with her for 3 weeks, Romeo’s daily videos and training updates made us feel like we were going along the journey with them. Romeo and Royvon did such a great job making sure that Toni was in a healthy and supportive environment while also challenging her to expand her comfort zone. Since she’s been back home, we’ve been able to use some of the training techniques shared by Romeo to make walks and interacting with new dogs and people more enjoyable and less stressful. The follow-up sessions have been useful as Romeo came to our neighbourhood and helped us learn practical techniques and strategies in the streets and parks where we spend the most time. With Royvon, we now have a boarding facility that we and Toni feel comfortable with if we have to go out of town. With Romeo, we’ve found an inspiring instructor and clearly a new best friend for Toni. Thanks for everything.Response from the ownerThank you for such a thorough and meaningful review about Toni's residential dog training. It is really great to hear what a difference the owner training has made to you and we know how important translating the training into the environments you are in most matters. This kind of review really helps owners just like you to make their own decisions about training, thank you once again. C ArcherC Archer ★★★★★ From my initial telephone conversation of enquiry with Darren, through to the attended assessment with behaviourist Mimi, I felt an enormous sense of ease and comfort that my dog’s needs were going to be met and my own anxieties alleviated. My confidence is such that I have now booked Mimi for a home visit, to work through separation issues, and also two residential reservations, for holiday cover later in the year, with behavioural training and supplementary ‘add ons’ to enhance my dog’s stay.Response from the ownerThank you for your great review of the information and connection you have had so far with the team. It's wonderful to hear the difference the assessment made for you and we look forward to seeing the results of all your hard work in training throughout the year ahead! Marcus TomsMarcus Toms ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to leave a five star review! shona bakershona baker ★★★★★ Today I had a behaviour assessment for my Jack Russell, Buster. We had this assessment with Romeo. Romeo was absolutely brilliant, I cannot fault him. He was amazing with my dog and thoroughly explained everything and asked continuously if we have any questions. Romeo has given training advice to do with Buster which will continue! It is clear how much Romeo enjoys what he does and his knowledge shines through. Thank you Romeo!Response from the ownerThank you for your lovely review for Romeo, he is absolutely a favourite with dogs here! Chris CarterChris Carter ★★★★★ Training with kindness that we all so much enjoyed. Thank you so much Charlie.Response from the ownerThank you for the five star review and we will make sure Charlie sees your lovely feedback. Francesca KirbyFrancesca Kirby ★★★★★ I took my 11 month old puppy who, through a rough start in life, was very underconfident and I wasn't sure how to direct her to help her. With training and advice given by Mimi ( me and my dog) I saw a big change in her after having spent three weeks at Royvon. Not only does she seem more relaxed, more focused and confident but I now know what to do to direct her in the right way. Both me and Pippin have gained confidence.The training advice I received made perfect sense. Mimi was able to understand her, understand what she needs and built a lovely relationship with her. She's the Supernanny of the dog world! Thank you MimiResponse from the ownerThank you for such a lovely review for Pippin's training. We love the idea that Mimi is a dog Supernanny! S MS M ★★★★★ We’ve been using Royvon for many years now, we highly recommend these kennels for boarding and training.Response from the ownerThank you for your lovely five star review and recommendation. You might be interested in our referral programme to earn credit from recommendations like yours too. Ted KerwitTed Kerwit ★★★★★ The whole team were outstanding and the experience, excellent. Thank youResponse from the ownerThank you for your lovely five star review, it means a lot to us. NaomiNaomi ★★★★★ Really impressed with the service at Royvon. Thank you to the fantastic Fletcher for all his hard work and how caring he’s been to our dog.Response from the ownerThank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely five star review. We will pass on your kind comments to Fletcher. Kate WoodleyKate Woodley ★★★★★ I’m really impressed with Royvon - very transparent booking system and pricing and loved the updates via the portal.The staff are friendly and professional and while I was dropping off/picking up, I saw the trainers taking some of the other dogs out.They are clearly used to very big breeds as well as smaller dogs like my own, and knowing they have significant experience, is very reassuring.Ted always takes a little while to settle when away, but I could see he had been well looked after.Thanks - and we will be back again.Response from the ownerThank you for a great review, wonderful to hear that the booking system is working well for you and that you love the updates - they are always a customer favourite! We look forward to seeing you and Ted again. Cat OngersCat Ongers ★★★★★ Travis loved his stay and with Royvon sending daily updates and pictures, it helped our anxiety leaving him for our holiday. Will definitely be booking Royvon again!Response from the ownerIt's wonderful to hear that the daily updates from Travis helped you to enjoy your own holiday too, we look forward to seeing you all again soon. Bianca SaintyBianca Sainty ★★★★★ Our nervous Labrador Storm has stayed at Royvon twice to date. The team are sensitive to her nervousness and settled her in well, with group play and training to keep her busy. Receiving daily reports and photos has been reassuring for us too. The team at Royvon clearly love dogs and it shines through in their care. Highly recommend.Response from the ownerThank you for the glowing five star review, we love to help dogs like Storm who need some extra loving care to feel at home. We look forward to welcoming her again in the future. Jenna RiffellJenna Riffell ★★★★★ Royvon really does treat your dog the way you would - or the way they would treat their own dogs! Our anxious, reactive dog is actually excited to go there and seems to enjoy his time at Royvon, and the staff are all so lovely and understanding of him. We have the ultimate peace of mind when we need to travel without our dog, knowing that he’s at Royvon and we don’t need to worry about him, and really appreciate the daily reports and photos. Thank you again to all of the team for taking such good care of our little guy!Response from the ownerThis lovely review means so much to us and the care we give anxious, reactive dogs to help them to feel relaxed. Thank you for taking the time to write and we look forward to seeing you again. Val WilliamsVal Williams ★★★★★ We own a somewhat lunatic lurcher called Jude. The staff at Royvon (Merthyr Tydfil) are amazing with him and he absolutely loves it there. We in turn love seeing the photos of him enjoying himself - from the very first time he stayed there we found it so reassuring to see him having fun.Response from the ownerThank you for the great five star review Val! We love having Jude too so the feeling is mutual! Nawaf AKNawaf AK ★★★★★ Excellent service and they really do care for dogs. They supported us with our nervous dog and accommodated his needs. He is much happier now and feeks more confident going to Royvon.All staff are friendly and professional, highly recommended.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your five star review which will help other dogs who get nervous too. Callum MackayCallum Mackay ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank for your five star review, it means a lot to us! Lisa SLisa S ★★★★☆ What a great team at Royvon! They made such great progress helping our anxious & reactive German shepherd feel more confident around other dogs. His trainer Romeo also helped him overcome his general anxiety & reactivity and sent us daily video & photo updates which I was looking forward to every day! Huge thanks to the team & especially Romeo!There is still a long way to go since Freddie is still inherently scared of dogs and can't settle but at least we have a way to manage it for now.Response from the ownerThank you for your honest and positive review. Training is a lifetime activity and Freddie is fortunate to have a family who is helping him so much and will continue to train with him. Nicola SchmidtNicola Schmidt ★★★★★ My dog recently stayed for a mini break with Royvon but prior to this he had been to some training sessions and a couple of day care sessions. Alfie is 7 and had actually never been away from home before so I felt really nervous about leaving him. I really needn’t have been. All the staff at Royvon are just so lovely. Every time I’ve been there they have always seemed calm, professional, friendly and there’s a great atmosphere. Most importantly they all love dogs and are dedicated to making them feel at home for their stay. I’m glad to have found them, and feel comfortable leaving Alfie in their competent care.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your really positive and caring review, it really means a lot to us that you took time to write it. We are very pleased to be able to create an environment where you and Alfie both feel comfortable. Esther BreithoffEsther Breithoff ★★★★★ We love Royvon! They are amazing with my anxious and reactive rescue dog Lui. The staff is prpfessional, knowledgeable and caring and give imperfectly perfect dogs like Lui a chance. I know he's in the best of hands when he's at Royvon, which gives me real peace of mind when I'm away. Thank you team Royvon!Response from the ownerThank you for your heartfelt review. We love dogs of all personalities and Lui is fab! sian Macdonaldsian Macdonald ★★★★★ My labrador suffers separation anxiety generally but squeals with excitement when I turn into Royvon. Her photos sent during her stay show her happily exercising & any requested training has a positive effect. I go on holiday feeling she’s well looked afterResponse from the ownerWe love hearing that dogs are so happy to arrive at Royvon, they are our favourite reviewers. Given they can't type a review on Google we are very appreciative of you spending the time to share her feelings and leave a five star review! Selma NoronhaSelma Noronha ★★★★★ Royvon really took excellent care for my dog whilst I was away. I was updated with lots of videos and photos which kept me reassured. It was evident that my dog who is really anxious and would not normally stay with unknown people, was very happy there and I can see his confidence growing. Mimi was superb with my dog, showed a lot of affection and care and very patient towards him.The whole experience was excellent . and I would definitely recommend Royvon. Would use them every time as I know my dog is in the best of care. I cannot thank Mimi and the team enough for looking after him so well and carrying out some training. Very professional team.Response from the ownerThank you very for much such a great review. The reassurance that you express about knowing your dog is in the best of care means so much to us. If you are happy to recommend us to friends, you can find out more about our referral system and earn credit for future bookings. Rodney SeakinsRodney Seakins ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for five gold stars, they mean a lot! Gary WilsonGary Wilson ★★★★★ First time using a kennel for us and glad we chose Royvon. We had booked a 3 week behavioural training course with Romeo whilst we were on holiday over Christmas and New Year. We had regular WhatsApp videos and daily updates on progress. It was comforting to see him settled and playing with other dogs. Would recommend.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your five star review and for trusting us with your dog while you were away. We hope the continued owner training helps to embed the progress made too. Shanti VenkateshShanti Venkatesh ★★★★★ Our three and a half year old Border Collie, Flossy had not been socialised much, being a Covid puppy and was the typical Border Collie lunging at cars and other big vehicles, anxious during walks, at sounds and sights, when we decided to enroll him for the three-week residential behavioural training (which also happened to coincide conveniently with our holiday!)We had the initial assessment session with Romeo who could straight away gauge Flossy's anxious nature and reassured us that he would be able to work with Flossy. Romeo has been wonderful with Flossy and the daily videos that he sent during the three-week period kept us up-to-date with Flossy's progress. We are indeed happy to have found a place like Royvon with such dedicated, professional and friendly people like Romeo with whom we can confidently leave our beloved boy.When we went to pick up Flossy after three weeks, needless to say he gave us a rousing welcome but during the 1-2-1 session that followed we could see a marked change in his behaviour around cars and he was at a stage where we could actually walk around traffic. Of course now we have to be trained to carry on the hard work that Romeo and Flossy had put in! And will be continuing with a few more sessions with Romeo.Fact is Romeo is very understanding of the dog's needs (and ours). He is an excellent trainer, very loving to the dog. When we took Flossy for his next 1-2-1 session after a couple of days of bringing him home, we were wondering how he would react to going back to Royvon. Would he like to go back? would he not? But the minute he saw Romeo, he went straight to him, wagging his tail happily!! That sealed it for us. Royvon is a wonderful place where your dogs will be cared for with love.Response from the ownerWe can't thank you enough for this great recommendation, including Flossy's wagging tail for Romeo which says it all! We look forward to seeing your for your follow-up 1-2-1 sessions. Chris CoxChris Cox ★★★★★ Very friendly staff.There is no better place for your dogs' training or to stay with safe luxury kennelsResponse from the ownerThank you so much for this great review, the aspects you have picked up on all mean a lot to us. Berfu GüvenBerfu Güven ★★★★★ We found an amazing place in London that we really feel good about for our son, King🐾👑When it became clear we’d be going to Turkey for the New Year holiday, our first task was to find a place to safely leave him. In Royvon the reservation process is online and their digital infrastructure is excellent. We personally visited their facility in Esher;the accommodations are spotless and spacious, the play areas are a lot of fun, there’s a chance for a forest walk every day, playtimes are great, and the team is amazing. What more could we ask for? Our son, Ateş, even said, ‘Mom, I wish I were a dog so I could stay with King.’ We left our son in capable hands, and we felt at ease, during the holiday, every day, they sent an email and photos about him.. And we had a lovely reunion today, He was so happy🐾We are so glad to meet Darren, Hannah and they are excellent team..Thanks Royvon for making our son feel at home🤩🐾Response from the ownerThank you so much for an amazing review for lovely King's stay, we are so pleased you chose Royvon for boarding and look forward to welcoming you all back next time you are going away. Daniel GierhartDaniel Gierhart ★★★★★ We have a North Macedonian rescue that we've had for 3 years and have struggled with training because he is very reactive towards cars (and anything else that moves) and not very food motivated. We tried multiple trainers and various techniques but still we hadn't found the right thing for our pup. We decided to look at residential training programmes and based on our interaction with Royvon and the reviews we booked Rozzie onto the 21 day programme with Charlie.Charlie and the team at Royvon were simply amazing. Really great updates every day which helped give us comfort and insight into how Rozzie was progressing. Rozzie took a while to settle in and wasn't eating at first, however the team kept us updated and tried some different things and within a day or two it was much better.In terms of the residential training programme, we very much went into it with cautious optimism, as we know Rozzie can be stubborn. It took a while to make progress with Rozzie, but after lots of patience, perseverance, love and care Charlie managed to break through and make some great progress. Charlie also recognised Rozzie may have a medical issue and gave us some great suggested next steps which have really helped Rozzie and we can't think Charlie enough for her insight into this.The follow on sessions with Charlie have been really good. Charlie is a great teacher and Rozzie has a special bond with her (he's always excited to see her). We are making really good progress and understand so much more about our dog, who is noticeably happier, more confident and is now comfortable taking food during training (and pretty much all the time) which has made making progress much easier.We've struggled feeling comfortable leaving Rozzie whilst away but Royvon were amazing and Rozzie is looking forward to his future holidays and continued training there.If you're considering the Residential Training programme, don't hesitate. The team at Royvon are true professionals and take the eestcare of dogs, so you can be safe knowing your dog will be in incredibly safe, caring, knowledgable hands and will have a great time.A final thank you to Charlie from Rozzie who is currently trying to find chicken in a tree whilst ignoring the mean cars driving by too quickly.Response from the ownerThank you so much for this heartfelt review from you and Rozzie, covering all of the amazing things that can happen with residential dog training. We do this because we know what a difference enriching training can make to a dog's happiness and fulfillment in life, Rozzie's experience in a great example of this. We look forward to seeing you back in the future. Joanne SavoryJoanne Savory ★★★★★ Romeo answered all our questions and helped us to practice techniques that our dog had learnt in trainingResponse from the ownerThank you for taking the time to leave a lovely five star review for Romeo and Royvon. Sophie PangSophie Pang ★★★★★ We are overjoyed with the remarkable progress Bella has made during her 3-week intensive course with Romeo at Royvon! Our 3.5-year-old nervous and reactive dog has undergone a transformative journey, becoming more confident and well-behaved. Romeo's expertise not only benefited Bella but also equipped us with valuable insights into managing situations and enhancing her overall demeanour.Bella now walks beautifully on a lead, and even her fear of the hoover has vanished. While we still recognise there's a long way to go, Romeo and the Royvon team have provided us with a fantastic kickstart on our journey to understanding and managing a nervous and reactive dog. Their consistent updates during Bella's stay reassured us, emphasising her positive development as a priority.We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Romeo, the team, and Royvon for their dedication. We look forward to continuing our journey with them, confident that we are on the right path to becoming the best possible dog owners for Bella. Highly recommended!Response from the ownerWe can't express how much this review means to us and the important work that we do to help dogs of all personalities to live a happy life, whether it's anxiety around people, or fear of the hoover. Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for Bella's training and we will pass on your lovely words to Romeo. Phoebe MitchellPhoebe Mitchell ★★★★★ Charlie was so so helpful and caring with our high energy dog and we were blown away by the training progress they made together. Very thankful for all her training and tips to continue it at home. Thank you ❤️Response from the ownerThank you so much for your great five star review. We hope that everything is continuing well at home with training. thePMthePM ★★★★★ Our old boy Finn had another great stay at Royvon. He’s always happy to arrive and the daily updates and pics are great for us to track of how he’s doing and we can see him being looked after and cared for.Highly recommend Royvon .Response from the ownerThank you for your lovely five star review. It is great to hear how much the daily updates add to your experience with Royvon. We look forward to seeing Finn again soon. Graham KnowlesGraham Knowles ★★★★★ Billy has just completed a residential a 3-week residential behaviour correction course with Romeo at Royvon. Everything was excellent including the initial assessment, the check in/out and the daily update of videos and photos.Romeo is a real professional who has a love of dogs, wanting to get to know them so he can get the best out of them.What is great about Royvon’s approach is that they work with the owners after the course to make sure that this continues at home.Response from the ownerWe are really happy to hear that such a key part of our training, the owner training, is such an important part for you too, and that makes all the difference to the success of training for your dog. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a great five star review and lovely feedback for Romeo. Guilherme FiadGuilherme Fiad ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you for awarding us five stars, it's very much appreciated! Paloma Zozaya GorostizaPaloma Zozaya Gorostiza ★★★★★ Charlie was incredible in the caring, affectionate and thorough way she trained Lola during her three week residential course. Charlie sent us daily videos, reports and updates, and we've got a very happy, calm dog back, we are delighted. The care team were also superb, sending photos daily of play sessions and reports when necessary. Communication at all times was excellent. We cannot thank Royvon enough for the truly excellent service all round.Response from the ownerThank you so much for such a glowing report from Lola's residential training. It means a lot to us that you took the time to leave great feedback for Charlie and Royvon as a whole. Lynette BloomfieldLynette Bloomfield ★★★★★ I would definitely recommend Royvon, they are fantastic with our dogs and look after them really well. There are always updates on their stay with photos. Our dogs love going there. Royvon have very experienced trainers and offer advice and tips when needed. Very impressed.Response from the ownerThank you very much for this great review Lynette, it means a lot to us. IanIan ★★★★★ Before finding Royvon we had tried lots of professional training establishments, in an attempt to calm his aggressive behaviour towards other dogs, for our 4 year old border collie. Nothing had worked, but thankfully the training schedule and dedication of staff ( in particular Romeo) has worked wonders on not only our Collie but also us!We had Royvon recommend to us and I have absolutely no hesitation in thoroughly recommending them to others too. They are simply excellent.Response from the ownerThank you so much for a great five star review. We are really happy to hear how our residential training has made such a difference. Keep an eye out for news of our new Referrals scheme launching very soon so that we can send you a proper 'thank you' for recommendations. Ecem DibekEcem Dibek ★★★★★ We left our 2 year old male Labrador at Royvon for 3 weeks residential training and a few other short stays. We didn't need to worry during his stay, as Royvon team has sent us daily updates of him including pictures and videos. The team at Royvon are professionals and their facilities are first class.During Bailey's stay, his trainer was Charlie, who provided us with the comprehensive training reports and videos. She is very positive and has reward based training techniques, which helped us understand better how to manage Bailey's excitement and reactivity in certain occasions.Bailey is every time happy and excited to visit Royvon and his need are well met during his stay.I would definitely recommend Royvon Esher and I am more than happy to book for Bailey again.Response from the ownerThank you very much for this great five star review for Bailey's training at Royvon, especially your feedback for Charlie.We are really happy to hear you would recommend us, keep an eye out for news of our referrals scheme launching very soon so that you can tell Bailey's friends about Royvon and earn rewards! Danielle WestonDanielle Weston ★★★★★ We sent our XL Bully to Royvon on their three week behavioural modification programme. Romeo was so patient with Sage making sure she had created a bond with him and was settled before starting any training, which was important for us as Sage is very anxious and nervous around new people. Even going in on his days off to make sure she was okay. Before going to Royvon I was struggling to walk Sage alone as she would pull on the lead from the moment we left the house until we returned home. Since being back I have been able to walk her alone, with her walking nicely beside me no pulling and much more controlled. We are so grateful for the dedication and extra effort Romeo put in to helping Sage and look forward to carrying on her training at home and will definitely be returning to Romeo and Royvon for any further training and boarding.Response from the ownerThank you for such a brilliant review for Sage's residential training, we are sure it will really help other XL Bully owners like yourself. TJ PolacekTJ Polacek ★★★★★ Great experience, Romeo was diligent and super communicative. We are seeing great results in our dog!Response from the ownerBrilliant to hear! Thank you for taking the time to leave a five star review. Beth BeardmoreBeth Beardmore ★★★★★ Really useful and informative session. Mimi was fantastic and gave us lots of tips and things to do with our new puppy to ensure he has the best start to his training.Response from the ownerGreat to hear that Beth! We are firm believers in the difference it makes to give puppies the best start in training. Thank you for the review. js_loader

Dog shuttle bus from Royvon Esher, Surrey, England

We run regular purpose-built dog shuttle buses between our Esher, Surrey site and Royvon Playhouse in Bridgend, Wales. This convenient option means that you can drop your dog off in Surrey and we do the driving for you. And when it comes to collection day, your dog will be waiting for you back in Esher again.

Booking on the shuttle bus requires a minimum of a week boarding booking. There are more shuttle buses running during peak periods but if there is not a bus departing on the day of your booking, they will be accommodated at Esher until the next journey, if capacity allows. Even better, if you are booking a week or more boarding in peak periods, at least eight weeks in advance, the cost of the shuttle is covered by Royvon.

Please note, the dog shuttle bus to Playhouse is only suitable for dogs who travel well by car.

Additional toilet opportunities

After the free play session for the day, dogs retire to their suites for rest. However, the opportunities for a toilet visit continue and dogs are brought out regularly to allow them the chance to do their business on their preferred surface, away from their bed and at their own timing. For dogs that like to keep things clean, especially those who will hold it until the conditions are right and risk an infection, this is an important part of boarding at Royvon Playhouse.

Staff that love dogs, on-hand 24 hours a day

All staff at Royvon love dogs, it’s our most important recruitment criteria. At Royvon Playhouse the team interacts with dogs throughout the day and night. During open play time, there will be up to ten staff available, offering the play buddy and cuddles your dog needs. Even overnight, staff aren’t just onsite but are actively with the dogs, checking that all is well and whether anyone needs anything. This helps dogs to feel at home and allows us to pick up any potential welfare issues as soon as possible. In the case of an emergency, staff are animal first-aid trained and we have strong links with local vets.

Live Webcam to see your dog enjoying their stay

We know it can be hard to be away from your dog, and they can’t send a postcard or a text message to tell you how much they are enjoying their holiday! To help you to see how they are getting on we have live webcams in the play areas that are live during the eight hours of open play. You can watch for your dog scampering past with new friends, finding a quiet corner for a cuddle with staff or enjoying playing with a new toy.

We like to think that our webcam also shows you we have nothing to hide. Although our spaces are secure and many customers will never visit the site in person, you are welcome to see what we get up to and how we take care of the dogs that are with us. You will be sent information on how to access the live webcam when your dog is checked in for dog boarding.

Suitable for dog-friendly dogs

Owing to the open plan nature of Royvon Playhouse, your dog will be mixing with other dogs that are known to be friendly and non-reactive with other dogs and people.

We strongly believe that all dogs deserve to live a happy healthy life with the family they love most. We do a great deal to help dogs of all personalities, including those who suffer with anxiety, fear or aggression. If your dog is not suitable for the free flow play of Playhouse, we recommend boarding at our Country Retreat in Merthyr Tydfil or Royvon Esher, depending on your location. We also have our signature Residential Dog Training, which includes a Behaviour Modification Programme over a three week boarding period. During this time, one of our expert team will be your dedicated trainer and can work with your dog to help them with reactivity. For more help, please contact us via the contact form or call us at 020 8819 7374. For general inquiries, contact us via [email protected].

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At the end of this boarding evaluation process, we can advise on the best course of action which may include a stepped approach if your dog continues to need more support to adapt.

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