# Royvon Dog Training & Boarding — Full Content Index

> Royvon is the UK's leading residential dog training centre, established in 1959 by Roy Hunter.
> Family-run across three generations. Two DEFRA-licensed locations: Esher, Surrey (near London)
> and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Force-free, science-based training methods. Over 30,000 dogs trained.
> 4.7/5 stars from 1,300+ verified Feefo reviews.

## Core Services

### Residential Dog Training
URL: https://royvon.co.uk/residential-training
Dogs stay at a Royvon facility for a structured, immersive residential training programme.
Suitable for puppies, adult dogs, and dogs with behaviour problems. Programmes typically run
1–4 weeks depending on the dog's needs. Both Esher and Merthyr locations available.
Method: force-free, reward-based. No punishment, prong collars, or e-collars.

### Dog Boarding
URL: https://royvon.co.uk/boarding
Enrichment-led dog hotel at both locations. Dogs receive structured daily enrichment activities,
not just kennelling. DEFRA licensed. Suitable for short breaks and extended stays.
Owners receive updates. Dogs assessed on arrival. Esher location serves Greater London and Surrey.

### Behaviour Training
URL: https://royvon.co.uk/behaviour-training
Specialist residential programmes for dogs with behaviour problems including aggression,
reactivity, separation anxiety, excessive barking, jumping, and fearful behaviour.
Qualified behaviour specialists. Force-free methods only.

## Locations

### Esher, Surrey
URL: https://royvon.co.uk/about-us/esher
Address: Esher, Surrey, KT10
Phone: 020 8819 7374
DEFRA licence number available on request.
Serving: Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, Berkshire.

### Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
URL: https://royvon.co.uk/about-us/merthyr
Address: Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, CF48
Phone: 01685 848 144
DEFRA licence number available on request.
Serving: South Wales, South West England, West Midlands.

## About Royvon

### History
Founded 1959 by Roy Hunter. Now run by the third generation of the Hunter family.
Over 30,000 dogs trained across 65+ years of operation.
One of the longest-established dog training centres in the United Kingdom.

### Training Philosophy
Force-free, science-based approach. No punishment-based methods.
Reward-based training aligned with modern behavioural science.
All trainers qualified in force-free methods.

### Accreditations
DEFRA licensed for both boarding and training (both locations).
Member of Pet Industry Federation.

### Reviews
4.7/5 stars from 1,300+ verified reviews on Feefo.
Reviews cover both training outcomes and boarding experience.

## Training by Breed
URL: https://royvon.co.uk/training-by-breed
Breed-specific residential training programmes and advice for 18 breeds including:
German Shepherd, Border Collie, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Cockapoo, French Bulldog,
Dachshund, Spaniel, Bulldog, and more.

## Blog & Enrichment Guides
URL: https://royvon.co.uk/enrichment/blog
80+ articles covering dog training, behaviour, enrichment activities, and breed-specific advice.
Topics include: puppy training, reactive dog management, separation anxiety, recall training,
loose lead walking, and enrichment ideas.