French Bulldog Residential Dog Training

Originating from mid-19th-century France, French Bulldogs, commonly calledFrenchies, are a delightful blend of toy English bulldogs and Parisian ratters. Their distinctive large ears, small stature, and playful temperament have surged in popularity in the UK, even outpacing the English Bulldog. Training these unique pets with a professional is extremely important because they demand special attention during training due to their physical attributes.

Residential French BulldogTraining Based on Positive Reinforcement

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At Royvon, we specialise in residential training for French Bulldogs, a charming breed known for its attentiveness and love for human interaction. While French Bulldogs generally train easily, their stubborn streak can sometimes create a challenge. Our expert trainers use effective positive reinforcement strategies to overcome this, understanding that French Bulldogs thrive in a nurturing environment.

French Bulldogs are eager to please, making training an enjoyable experience for both owner and pup. However, as sensitive pets, they can become disheartened when scolded. Consequently, our training approach emphasises abundant physical and verbal praises, with treats acting as powerful motivators.

Building a trustful, positive relationship is fundamental, as French Bulldogs respond exceptionally well to praise over scolding. By associating good behaviour with positive outcomes, French Bulldogs can fully utilise their training potential, evolving into balanced, well-behaved companions.

Socialisation is integral to our training, immersing your Frenchie in everyday scenarios to foster positive associations with familiar sights, sounds, and smells. We also guide puppies to develop appropriate social behaviour with other dogs, regardless of size.

Our two-phase residential programme tailors to your Frenchie’s needs. The first phase consists of three weeks of personalised training for new behavioural patterns, while the second phase includes three owner training sessions for up to three months to reinforce positive behaviour (conditions apply).Trust Royvon for your Frenchie’s training journey.

Time-Tested French Bulldog Training Methods

At Royvon, we have over 60 years of experience training dogs of all sizes. Over this time, we have developed solid behavioural, obedience and socialisation training concepts to maximise the learning potential of French Bulldogs. So, although they tend to be stubborn, we know how to connect with these clever, charming pooches.

Frenchies are cute, people-orientated dogs that thrive on positive reinforcement. Our time-tested French Bulldog training methods are known to help foster strong bonds between dog and owner. When on the programme, dogs quickly learn that jumping on people, pulling on a leash, or incessant barking are unrewarding behaviours; therefore, they quickly forget them.

Training is vital for a thriving, happy pup

We pride ourselves in taking a unique force-free dog training approach that boosts a puppy’s morale, confidence, and self-esteem. Unlike most of our competitors, we base our training on psychology rather than force, which is supported by many scientific studies.

The initial stage of French Bulldog training involves ensuring their eagerness to acquire new skills. Each time these cutiesdisplay trained mannerisms, wegive plenty of praise and treats and gradually incorporatethe use of a clicker to reinforce repeating the positive behaviour.

During the training, dogs learn consistent commands in diverse settings using treats as a reward. Gradually, treats are replaced by clicker training to minimise the risk of obesity in French Bulldogs – something they are prone to.

Maintaining a consistent and firm, yet force-free approach is vital when training a French Bulldog. Our trainers consistently enforce rules and reward dogs for good behaviour.

The good news is that French Bulldogs are known for their intelligence and ability to learn quickly. Therefore, training a French Bulldog to behave appropriately within a household setting is simple with consistent practice and persistence.

Results-Driven French Bulldog Training

Training is vital for a thriving, happy pup
Training is vital for a thriving, happy pup

Our residential dog training programmes ensure we can help train French Bulldogs who have behavioural issues. Whether these are over-excitement, aggressiveness, being overly possessive, or recall problems. Trainers assess behavioural patterns to identify triggers and then use positive reinforcement to develop good behaviour.Our residential Frenchie training programme is a two-phase course to help you and your dog overcome misbehaviors and is available at our MerthyrTydfil or Esher training centres. You can also leave your Frenchie at our daycare – Playhouse in Bridgend.

Compact and muscular with those unmistakable bat-like ears, cheeky French Bulldogs are endearing companions, but their distinct character can sometimes lead to challenging behaviours. Therefore, training in a puppy phase is paramount for this tiny breed, as Frenchies tend to form habits quickly, both good and not-so-good. Although, this doesn’t mean that we can’t help adjust the behaviour of adult French Bulldog, if they have exhibit problems.

Over-excitement, separation anxiety, and leash-pulling are just a few challenges Frenchie owners might face. Through our dedicated residential training programs, we pinpoint the root causes, be it attention-seeking yelps or the anxiety-driven need to chew. Our counterconditioning techniques can also help tackle separation blues, turning your absence into eagerly awaited treat time.

But it’s not just about curbing unwanted behaviours; it’s about tapping into Frenchie’s innate desire to please, connect, and trust. Our breed-specific techniques boost their confidence, enhance their recall abilities, and foster a profound bond of trust with humans and fellow canines. Walkies turn into delightful strolls with your furry friend looking to you for guidance and reassurance.

At the heart of our training ethos is the understanding that every Frenchie is unique. But with patience, expertise, and love, every French Bulldog can shine in its individual brilliance, with a gaze ever-fixed on you, their beloved human companion.

Excellent Dog Accommodation

During our residential French Bulldog training, your dog stays in our Luxurious ‘Dog Hotel’ facilities. These provide the perfect environment for your pet to relax and socialise with other dogs during downtime. In addition, you can be sure your furry friend gets the care, attention, and training needed to enjoy their stay.

To give you peace of mind that your French Bulldog is cared for, our staff provides on-site care 24 hours a day. And they are fully trained in canine first aid. Therefore, they can quickly address any unforeseen health issues and contact a local vet if necessary.

As part of the top-class service Royvon provides, you receive daily updates on your pet’s training progress and achievements.

Our facilities are secure and monitored by CCTV and automatic number plate recognition for extra peace of mind. This ensures that only registered guests with secure IDs can enter the training facilities.

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Train Your French Bulldog with Royvon Training Experts

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At Royvon, we specialise in providing high-quality dog training services to French Bulldog owners looking for more than just basic obedience classes. Our experienced and qualified experts are passionate about helping you and your pet pooch develop a strong relationship. By teaching the skills they need to become well-behaved family members, they can become happier pets.

We also realise that training doesn’t only involve our four-legged friends. So, we also work with owners to help reinforce the positive behaviour techniques your pet has learned.

If you’renot ready for ourresidential programme, we can work togetherin other ways to improve your dog’s socialisation skills, leash walking, recall, the basics of good behaviour and other non-residential training programmes. We can also provide the best tips for encouraging good behaviour in your French Bulldog.

Whatever your pet’s issues or training goals, get in touch with Royvon to discuss the available options for your loveable Frenchie.

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It was our springer Henry’s first playday at Royvon today (7th Feb) and we have come away so relived and happy. All the staff from the receptionist to the dog handlers have been so patient and amazing with Henry and his character. Can’t thank them enough and will see them in a couple of weeks for more visits and a stay. Thank you.
Response from the owner: Hi Francesca,Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that Henry’s first Playday at Royvon was such a positive experience for both him and you. Our team truly values taking the time to get to know each dog’s unique character, and it means the world to us to hear that you felt supported and reassured.We appreciate you trusting us with Henry’s care, and we can’t wait to welcome him back for more fun and his upcoming stay! Your kind words really make a difference to our team, and we’ll be sure to share them with everyone who helped make Henry’s visit special.See you both again soon!Best wishes,The Royvon Team 🐶💙
Home away from home for our pup for sure. The staff are incredibly helpful and caring.....it really shows. We feel comfortable and have had great experiences. The daily 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!
Response from the owner: Dear Anu,Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It truly means the world to us to hear that Royvon feels like a home away from home for Mezmo. Our team is dedicated to providing a loving, caring, and supportive environment for every pup, and knowing that this shines through in your experience is incredibly rewarding.We’re so pleased that our daily email updates help keep you connected while you’re away—your peace of mind is so important to us. Mezmo is an absolute joy, and we all love having him here! The whole team will be thrilled to hear how much you appreciate them.Thank you for choosing Royvon and for being part of our extended family. We can’t wait to welcome Mezmo back next month for more fun, love, and cuddles!With gratitude,The Royvon Team ❤️🐾
This was our dog’s first time to stay in kennels. She stayed for an overnight evaluation. She settled very well. Richard kept us updated with photos and an enhancement report. Nansi looked very happy in the photos. We have no qualms about further stays at Royvon Merthyr Tydfil.
Our two dogs have just completed a three week residential training programme at Royvon with their two wonderful and experienced trainers, Romeo and Kelsey.We were experiencing difficulties when walking both dogs on the lead and both had become protective, reactive and nervous of other people and sometimes dogs, making our walks difficult and stressful.Well what can I say, the improvement we have seen in both dogs is brilliant, they are more confident and focused now and their reactivity levels have dropped significantly. We have some additional 1:1 training sessions to complete over the next few weeks to ensure that we can keep up the training.During the training programme, Romeo and Kelsey sent us video updates of the dog’s progress, enabling us to see how they were getting on and responding to the training. This was invaluable to us.In addition, the team at Royvon took really good care of both dogs and we received reports on how they were settling in/getting on during their group playtime and time spent in kennels, plus daily photo updates.I wouldn’t hesitate to board our dogs at Royvon again, we were very happy with the dogs care.Thank you to Romeo, Kelsey and the rest of the team at Royvon!
My dog Reggie attended royvons 3 week residential programme; he struggled with over excitement when he sees other dogs and people on lead, he had no focus on me out on walks at all, I struggled to walk him and would avoid busy places, he had lack of impulse control. it was having a real impact on my confidence and walks was not enjoyable as it was so overwhelming for me and Reggie. I knew I needed some extra help and that's when I came across Royvon, the reviews were amazing and after reading up and finding out more about royvon, I took the decision to go ahead and enrol Reggie for the 3 weeks programme. This was a difficult decision as me and Reggie had never been apart for that long and I was so worried about leaving him ( I had nothing to worry about as they was amazing ) I was told that Romeo would be our trainer and I was excited about this as I had read a lot about Romeo and was actually hoping to get matched with him as he has experience with large dogs. From when I dropped Reggie off the reception team was so welcoming they talked me through everything, then it was time to meet Romeo who was amazing with Reggie right from the start, we had a chat about what I wanted him to work on with Reggie and I could see how much he loved and cared about dogs Reggie bonded with him almost instantly. Through out Reggie's stay I was kept up to date every day with pictures and training videos which made it easier with being away from him as I could see how he was every day. Romeo worked so hard with Reggie and really cared for Him.. I would highly recommend Romeo and Royvon. Reggie has come back a changed dog for the better 🥰😊 we can now enjoy our walks and have a better relationship for it. Thank you so much Romeo and Royvon!
Amazing talented team at Royvon! Cannot thank them enough for their continued help and training with the pups. Everyone has been so attentive to our dogs and have done so much to accommodate, cannot recommend Royvon enough!
Response from the owner: Thank you so much Edward for your appreciated 5 Star review of your Royvon experience 🐶
My two year old , very large, excitable, goldendoodle , Bruno, went to Royvon for three weeks while we were on holiday, as he was struggling with reactivity - mainly manifesting in lots of loud , continuous barking when we were out on walks and at home, if anything unexpected happened . I dealt with Darren initially, who owns Royvon and is amazingly reassuring and efficient and assigned us to Charlie who was to be his trainer. She was just brilliant . As well as reassuring me by being in constant communication with WhatsApps and videos, she really ‘got’ Bruno and worked with him every day doing fun games and exercises to calm him down and build his confidence. When I returned she explained so much about his issues and how I could help him continue to overcome them. She’s absolutely fantastic, so knowledgeable, intuitive, patient and kind. He’s so much better on walks, which have become a real pleasure again , and we are continuing to work with Charlie on sorting things out at home. I can’t recommend Royvon highly enough - everyone there is delightful and the trainers I met are all so brilliant , and clearly really love dogs! Thank you Royvon!
Response from the owner: Hi Anne,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’re so pleased to hear how much Bruno has progressed during his time at Royvon. It was a pleasure to have him with us, and we’re thrilled that his training has made such a difference in both his confidence and your enjoyment of walks together!Darren, Charlie, and the rest of the team will be delighted to hear your feedback. Charlie is truly dedicated to understanding each dog’s unique personality and needs, and it’s wonderful to hear how much her patience, knowledge, and tailored approach have helped Bruno. We know how important it is to feel reassured while your dog is in training, so we’re glad the regular updates helped keep you connected and informed throughout the process.Your feedback means so much to us as a family business, as we are always striving to improve and provide the best experience for both dogs and owners. We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon, and we look forward to continuing to support you and Bruno on this journey. Please don’t hesitate to reach out whenever you need us—we can’t wait to see you both again!Best wishes,The Royvon Team 🐾💙
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.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you sharing your experience, as it helps other dog owners make the best choices for their pups.It’s fantastic to hear how well Blue and Jack are getting on at Royvon! We love that they each have their own unique personalities and needs, and our team is always committed to ensuring every dog gets the right level of engagement, whether it’s burning off energy or keeping their minds active. It’s great to know they’re enjoying their tailored playdays and going home happy (and exhausted!).Your kind words about our brilliant team mean the world to us—we’re passionate about what we do, and feedback like yours reassures us that we’re making a positive impact. Thank you for choosing Royvon, and we can’t wait