Residential Dog Training - Clear Progress In Weeks.

We offer a range of training options because there isn't a 'one size fits all' approach to training. For help deciding which might be the best approach for your dog, we recommend booking an assessment through our website 'Book Now' option.

Our 'Behaviour Modification Programme' is designed to help dogs that display aggressive behaviour. Amongst our expert team, we have members who specialise in helping aggressive dogs and will be able to help assess if training at Royvon will be suitable for your needs. To book an assessment, please access the 'Book Now' option via our website.

We understand anxiety can prevent a dog from feeling relaxed and able to focus on training. Our expert team are familiar with anxious dogs and will use their knowledge to form a bond and help your dog to feel comfortable. Our 'Behaviour Modification Programme' has been designed to support the needs of anxious dogs. Depending on the triggers for your dog's anxiety, you may like to arrange a site visit to give your dog a chance to meet their trainer and get used to the environment with you by their side for reassurance. To organise an assessment, please access the 'Book Now' option via our website.

Our residential training programme is designed to optimise your dog's learning with focused time away from home. Your dog will have an hour of focused 1-2-1 training with their expert trainer each day. In addition, they will have half an hour of play time each day – either in a group or on their own as appropriate to their personality. When they are in their kennels, they can enjoy two spaces to themselves – one more outside for fresh air during the day and an indoor heated area that they can relax in day or night. Our care team are affectionate dog lovers and deliver plenty of cuddles throughout feeding, cleaning and medication visits. They are on-hand 24/7 for your dog's safety and comfort. Alongside training, your dog will also have access to all of the enrichment options we offer our boarding guests, including more play time, treat puzzles, woodland walks, and even a bath.

At night your dog will have their own indoor area which is kept warm. Our care team are on hand 24 hours a day to ensure that dogs are safe and well, so there is someone about to have a chat to if they find themselves restless in the night.

We have special environments at our Royvon sites in Esher, Surrey and Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, that have been created for maximum training opportunities. Our secure sites and play paddocks are used for training, along with visits to the local areas when appropriate to help train your dog in parks, busy areas and amongst distractions to develop their skills and focus.

We work with dogs of all ages but the optimum age for training success is between six and nine months. We have specific puppy and adolescent programmes to meet their training needs. For older dogs, we can work with them based on the issues you are looking to address but we may see a different response than would be possible with a younger dog.

We have Canine First Aiders on site and we have strong relationships with local vets in case of an emergency, 24 hours a day.

It is our recommendation that, hard as it may be, you don't visit your dog during their stay. Our trainers work hard to create a bond with your dog that is built on holding their attention. This strong bond for learning grows more each day and is a core part of the success of our residential dog training programme. We have had owners visit their dogs hundreds of times over the years and can clearly see that it affects the bond with the trainer, taking about days to get back to the position they had previously. However, it is your dog, and as long as you let us know that you are coming so that we can take the appropriate security measures for access, you may visit them. You will receive regular training videos and written reports throughout your dogs training stay.

A non-refundable deposit of £500 is due immediately to confirm your reservation. The deposit can be moved to store credit at any time if plans change, usable for any Royvon service within 12 months. The full balance is due before the start of your reservation. If you need to cancel after the balance is paid, payment can be returned less the deposit. Full vaccinations must be in place before your dog's arrival at Royvon, including kennel cough. Full terms and conditions are available on our website.

Over 60 years of working with dogs, we believe that owner training is just as important as dog training. Your training starts on arrival with goal setting. When you come to collect your dog, they will have the opportunity to show you what they have learned, and you will have a further two hours of training with your dog and trainer. The following week there is a follow-up 1-2-1 training hour and again the next week to really cement the great learning.

We understand that when you drop your dog off, you are putting your trust in us to take good care of them. We offer taster sessions before they arrive and see the first 48 hours as crucial. During this period, your dog's trainer will work hard to create a bond with them. Our daily programmes have been designed for optimum flexibility to suit every dog and their personality. In the very rare circumstance that a dog cannot settle after 48 hours, and they are not creating a safe bond with their trainer, we prioritise the happiness of your dog and they will need to be collected to go home.

Our trainers recommend a training duration based on the behaviours being addressed and how long it typically takes to achieve lasting change. Every dog is different, but behaviour work is most successful when dogs have enough time to settle, build trust with their trainer, and learn new skills at a pace that suits them. Training isn't just about teaching a behaviour once. Dogs need time to practise those skills in different environments and real-life situations so they become reliable and long-lasting. The recommended timeframe is designed to give your dog the best chance of success.