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Family-run dog training · since 1959
Give your puppy the best possible start.
The early weeks shape everything. Whether you need advice before habits form, or structured training to build the right foundations, we’ll help you decide the best route for your puppy. Does Your Dog Jump, Bite, Bark or Pull? We can help.
Luna & Sarah · Week 3
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“A completely different dog. The follow-up support made sure it stayed that way.”
Sarah J.
Dog owner, Esher
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Over 65 years of expertise
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Positive, force-free methods
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ANPR security gates
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Behaviour-aware handling
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Rated Excellent
Why it matters
Early investment. Lasting results.
Puppies are learning from the moment they arrive home. The first few months have a major influence on the dog they become, their confidence, social behaviour and ability to cope with the world.
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Early habits are easier to shape
Puppy brains are primed for learning. Small, consistent sessions in the first months prevent the issues that take months to undo later.
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Confidence that carries into adult life
How a puppy learns to handle new people, places and dogs sets the tone for how they cope with the world as an adult.
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Less frustration for you
The right guidance early means fewer bad habits to break and more time actually enjoying your dog.
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Most owners see change quickly
even in puppies who seemed impossible to settle
Our puppy services
Six ways we can help you and your puppy
Not sure which is right? Don’t worry, that’s exactly what an assessment is for. Contact us and we’ll guide you to the right starting point.
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Puppy Lifeskills
How to build up those all-important starting skills, like walking on lead, recall, settling in different environments.
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Confidence Building
Helping your pup to adjust to the world and all that is in it- new smells, sights and sounds. Ensuring your pup grows up to be a confident, happy dog.
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Socialisation
How to do this right- not just full on play with dogs, but also calm and positive interactions with people and dogs and their environment.
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Relationship Building
How to build up a lasting and important relationship which lasts into adolescence and improves training
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Teenage Development
Puppies don't stay puppies for long! Helping owners to understand and help with the changes and challenges that come with this.
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Toilet training
A big hurdle for a lot of puppy owners, how to do this positively and quickly
Unsure which service fits? Start with an assessment and we’ll tell you honestly.
Our approach
Positive from day one. Always.
We use reward-based training, play and clear communication. A puppy that is engaged and motivated learns far faster than one that is confused or pressured.
Positive reinforcement throughout. No punishment
Training that transfers into your real home life
Owner coaching, not just dog training
Gradual exposure to distractions at the right pace
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What every puppy programme includes
Every Royvon puppy service is built on the same foundation whatever route you choose.
Positive, force-free methods throughout
Advice matched to your puppy’s age and temperament
Owner coaching so progress continues at home
Honest guidance on what your puppy actually needs
Secure, enriching environment throughout any stay
How to begin
From first contact to clear next steps
You don’t need to know exactly what your puppy needs before you contact us. That’s what we’re here for.
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Get in touch
Call, email or fill in a quick form. Tell us about your puppy, their age, breed, what you’re finding difficult and what you want to achieve.
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We advise the right route
We’ll ask a few questions and recommend the most suitable service or combination. No upsell, just honest guidance.
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Book and attend
Attend your first session, programme or consultation. Your trainer focuses on your puppy and coaches alongside you.
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Continue at home
You leave with a clear plan, practical techniques and ongoing support so progress doesn’t stop when the session ends.
Puppy Services
Every service, in detail
Select a service on the left to find out what’s involved. Services do differ based on location. Still unsure? We’ll guide you.
📋 Puppy Consultation
Best first step · 45 min · From £45
🏠 Puppy Masterclass
Pre-vaccination · In-home or Zoom
🧑🎓 One-to-One Training
Personal support · From 12 weeks
🐾 Puppy Classes
Socialisation · Ages 3–6 months
🏫 Puppy School
Half-day · 7 days a week
🏡 Residential Programme
Most immersive · 5 days
Puppy Consultation
45 min · Onsite
Not sure where to start? A Puppy consultation is a 45-minute one-to-one session at a secure Royvon site. We meet your puppy, observe how they respond to you and their environment, and give you a clear, honest recommendation for the right next step. You don’t need your puppy to ‘perform’ a problem during the session. We can advise based on age, breed, temperament, motivations and what you’re experiencing at home. Many owners leave with a completely different perspective on what’s actually going on.
Covers: full assessment of your puppy’s age, breed and temperament · Discussion of your goals and concerns · Honest recommendation of the right programme · No obligation to book further.
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What owners say
Many come to us feeling overwhelmed by puppy life. This is what happens next.
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“The Puppy Masterclass at home was exactly what we needed before vaccinations were done. We left with a clear routine and the biting improved within days. Brilliant service.”
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Laura M.
Owner of Bertie, Labrador
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“We did the puppy assessment and the trainer was genuinely honest about what we needed. No hard sell — just really practical advice. Our Cocker Spaniel is a different pup.”
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Dan H.
Owner of Poppy, Cocker Spaniel
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“Our Border Collie puppy did Puppy School every week for two months. The progress was incredible. The handover session each time made sure we could keep it going at home.”
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Kate C.
Owner of Finn, Border Collie
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Average from 1000 Google reviews
FAQs
Common questions
What puppy owners usually want to know before getting in touch.
How do you balance socialisation vs overexposure / risk?
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We socialise in a controlled, safe environment with vaccinated, friendly dogs. Exposure is gradual and monitored to avoid overwhelming your puppy. Health safety is always prioritised.
Is residential or non-residential training right for my dog?
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This is down to the needs of you and your dog. Our residential programme was designed as a more intensive period of training, giving your dog the chance to concentrate on learning new behaviours with consistency and without any normal distractions. The changes during our three week programme are often huge and we see this continue to develop throughout the following owner training. However, not all dogs need or can manage this sort of time away. Our non-residential programmes allow you to select help in the exact area you need it. For our more anxious guests we offer a stepped approach towards residential training to ease them into it but for some it may be a better option to visit with their owner for non-residential training. If you are not sure what would work best for you and your dog, please get in touch with our expert team who will be happy to talk you through the different options.
What will my puppy learn (structure and topics)?
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Topics include basic manners (sit, down, recall), socialisation with other dogs/people, leash walking, bite inhibition, crate / kennel training, confidence building, and exposure to stimuli (sound, surfaces, movement).
Why should I choose the Royvon method for training my puppy?
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We understand how many different sources of information there are on dog training, particularly aimed at the first stage of puppy training. There are so many conflicting opinions that it's hard to know what to focus on. Mixed methods and advice can leave your puppy just as confused! The modern methods we use at Royvon are force-free, positive and enriching for your puppy's enjoyment of life. Your puppy will learn that the human they are with is important: they can look to them for guidance to behave appropriately and receive rewards for doing so. We encourage playful interaction that is natural to a puppy's nature and help you to learn the things that motivate them most, building a lifetime bond between you.
When is the best time to start puppy training? Is my puppy old enough to start training?
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If we could, we would start puppy training before the new puppy even comes home for the first time. In these earliest stages, especially before vaccinations are in place, it is not about the puppy but about helping you to follow the right path from the beginning, preventing problems further down the line. We carry out pre-arrival online consultations to understand your home, your needs, your lifestyle and the personality of your new puppy to help you best prepare for training success. Beyond this first stage, our programmes are age-related. We start with kindergarten, move on to puppy school and for those who need it we have an adolescence programme. The sooner you and your puppy are committed to training, the easier it is to encourage good behaviours.
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Give your puppy the best start
You don’t need to figure out the right programme before you call. Tell us about your puppy and we’ll guide you honestly from there.
Or email [email protected], we respond to every enquiry.
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