When's the best time to start puppy training?

As early as possible, ideally before your puppy even comes home. Before vaccinations are complete, the focus is on guiding owners: building good habits, avoiding common mistakes, and preparing your home properly. Royvon offers pre-arrival online consultations tailored to your home, lifestyle and puppy's breed.

Is my puppy too young to start training?

Almost certainly not. Puppies are constantly learning from their environment from day one. Support is age-related: kindergarten first, then puppy school, then adolescence training where needed, each stage suited to what a puppy can actually manage.

Should I choose residential or non-residential training?

This depends on your dog and circumstances. Residential programmes provide focused, distraction-free learning over three weeks with visible change and owner training afterwards. Non-residential approaches work better for anxious dogs with owner involvement throughout.

What age can a puppy start residential training?

The full three-week residential programme is generally recommended from around six to nine months. For younger puppies, shorter one or two-week stays or earlier-stage options focused on building your bond at home are more suitable.

How do I choose a trainer at Royvon?

You can request a specific trainer at booking. Otherwise, Royvon will match your dog with the trainer best suited to their temperament and goals. Darren, Royvon's owner and head trainer, also offers one-to-one private sessions across London and Surrey.

What makes the Royvon training method different?

Royvon's approach is force-free, positive and built around enrichment. They want puppies to enjoy learning, not just comply with it, and play is central to building engagement and motivation.

Puppy Training FAQs Answered by Royvon