Royvon Day School
Get your dog ready for the best days of their lives, school is in session! Royon Day School is the education of dreams for your dog: exciting, progressive, social and packed full of great learning.

Royvon Day School is a new addition to our dog training services, alongside residential dog training and 1-2-1 dog training sessions with owners and dogs. Day School offers a mix of training, enrichment, resting and playing, carefully balanced out so that your dog receives maximum results from training lessons, and ultimate enjoyment from their time with us.
Royvon was founded in 1959 and we have been constantly seeking ways to help more dogs to live a happy life ever since. Our positive, force-free training is delivered by expert dog trainers and our award-winning boarding is packed full of activity options to keep dogs stimulated when they are away from home. Day School combines the expert knowledge of our training team with our quality accommodation for days that your dog looks forward to.
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Who is Royvon Day School for?
Dogs from six months are welcome at Royvon Day School. Right from kindergarten for the little ones to sixth form for the big ones, your dog learns how to get top marks and graduate with flying colours. If your dog is under six months, our puppy school is an ideal starter.
You might be looking for a new daycare option, switching from a current option that doesn’t give your dog enough to do or even had your dog refused from daycare for the way they play with other dogs or behave – a sure sign that dog training is essential!
Or you might have explored our other training options and decide that a series of half days is more suited to your needs than residential or 1-2-1s.
“Positive dog training helps dogs to succeed with their training goals while increasing their confidence, in themselves and in their relationship with you. As a result of engaging training that is based in giving more of what motivates your dog, balanced with playtime, they are more focused, socialised, calm and happy.”
(Darren James, Owner of Royvon Dog Training and Hotels)


What sort of training can my dog get at Day School?
What sort of training can my dog get at Day School?
Your dog joins us for half a day of activities, either morning or afternoon:
Life Skills: For dogs that need training in some of the basics to allow them to relax and be great company in all kinds of environments so that you can spend more time together. This includes lead walking, reliable recall, managing excitement and over-the-top socialisation. These kind of skills make your dog easier to predict in all kinds of situations and our force-free, positive training methods mean they love the process too!
Behaviour Work: For dogs with reactivity issues towards people, dogs, traffic or anything that causes anxiety for them, or you, to build confidence, trust and calm. This option is for dogs with more in-depth behaviour training needs and our expert team who specialise in your dog’s problems will be assigned to work with your dog.
Practical Lesson: A training session with your dedicated trainer who will work with your dog throughout the course using positive, force-free training techniques. They will work on the goals you have established with them and at the end of each day school session, you will receive a written report. Sessions are based on the optimum lesson length for learning and focus.
Brain Lesson: Brain games and puzzles are a great form of mental exercise for dogs, keeping them thinking and working out problems, as well as that happy sense of achievement when they work them out.
Playtime: Your dog gets the chance to make friends and have a good explore and sniff about in our play paddock, with toys and equipment for dogs to play their own way.
Breaktime: So that your dog gets the most out of their activities, there is suitable rest time in between. Contrary to popular belief, dogs don’t need to run around all day to the point of exhaustion to be content! You can read a blog that we published about the importance of balancing exercise, training and rest here.
After School Club: You can extend your dog’s school day to a full day for an extra charge, giving you the flexibility to pick up or drop off and make the most of your day.
In addition: As an owner, you can add on a 30 minute lesson at pick-up time to catch up with your trainer and learn how to help your dog’s progress. These sessions will help you to further your own knowledge about your dog and what they need from you.


How much does Royvon Day School for my dog cost?
Day School is available as either a morning or afternoon session, with the option to extend to a full day for an additional fee.
Morning Session: 8am to 12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm to 5pm
What’s included?
- Training tailored to the dog’s needs
- If coming for the morning: Group/Single play
- If coming for the afternoon: Enrichment Activities that best suit your dogs and their personalities – this could be group play, social walks, woodland walks, single play and more.
| Plan | Minimum Commitment |
|---|---|
| Life skills – One session/week | 6 weeks |
| Life skills – Two sessions/week | 6 weeks |
| Behaviour Work- One session/week | 6 weeks |
| Behaviour Work- Two sessions/week | 6 weeks |
Royvon Play Days: Following on from Royvon Day School
Once your dog has worked on their training needs at Royvon Day School, you might want to consider Royvon Play Days. These sessions are also a morning or afternoon and offer a variety of enriching activities to keep your dog exercised in body and mind, without the training element. A great alternative to a dog walker with lots more variety and the peace of mind that your dog is having the time of their life, even if you are working at home or can’t get out with them yourself.

What our clients think about our services
Our dog settled in quickly, and the updates gave us real peace of mind. When we picked them up, they were relaxed and happy, which says it all.
A place we trust completely and will definitely use again. Highly recommend.
Romeo has done a fantastic job, helping my dog become much more confident when walking on the street and be less reactive to car/street noises, bicycles and particularly dogs - I am very happy to see her progress and am super grateful to Romeo for his professional help, care, kindness and advice and guidance - he is the best dog trainer and behaviourist I have come across and who has managed to achieve real, visible results with my dog
The communications with the rest of the team has been amazing, with daily updates and feeding reports and beautiful pictures and videos throughout the programme
Would highly recommend Romeo and Royvon Esher and I will definitely take my dog back there for boarding and additional training
Well Tilly was able to “handle” Ralph much better than we were. After an initial confidence stay (well worth the money!), we came to pick up Ralph expecting him to be petrified. He was happy to see us, but gladly walked along with Tilly to show us his room where he had stayed. He clearly had an amazing time. After that we decided to have another confidence stay, so he would be better prepared for our upcoming one week holiday.
When Ralph’s six night holiday at Royvon came around, we dropped him off knowing he would be cared for, stimulated and comfortable. The social walks and social play have meant he has come back more socialised and is actually calmer at home and outside.
Royvon’s incredible controlled environment is key to reactive dogs being able to relax and enjoy their stay.
The boarding kennels are top notch, the surrounding Esher walks beautiful and green, and the staff are all incredibly passionate.
A huge shout out goes to Tilly. She has built a real bond with Ralph, and he loves seeing her each time he is dropped off. She’s caring, patient, experienced and a brilliant trainer. Thank you so much Tilly!
The only difficulty I would flag is that the site for booking stays isn’t the easiest to use, and prices can vary depending on time of year - which makes it a bit hard to budget and predict costs. But from what I’ve heard from friends in the area, costs are comparable to other boarding kennels.
Our biggest regret is that we didn’t use Royvon’s services earlier. Highly recommend!
Ralph sounds like a very special boy, and stories like his are exactly why we do what we do. Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious or reactive is especially important to us at Royvon. We know how challenging it can feel for owners, and how limited the right support can be. Our team is dedicated to providing the kind of bespoke, thoughtful care that helps dogs feel differently about their environment, and it’s wonderful to hear how Ralph has grown in confidence and calmness both during his stays and at home.
Tilly will be absolutely delighted to read this. Building that kind of bond and trust with a dog like Ralph takes real skill, patience and commitment, and your kind words will mean a lot to her personally. We’re very proud of the love, respect and dedication our team shows every day, and it’s lovely to see that reflected in your experience.
We’re also so pleased that the Confidence Stays and Ralph’s holiday boarding gave you peace of mind and allowed him to enjoy his time with us. Creating a safe, structured and enriching environment is at the heart of what we do, especially for dogs who need that extra support.
Thank you as well for your honest feedback about the booking system and pricing clarity. This is really helpful for us as we continually work to improve by doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t. We’ll be reviewing this carefully as part of that process.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon for Ralph, and we’re so glad you found us when you did. We look forward to welcoming you both back again soon.
Give Ralph a big cuddle from all of us.
Romeo and Kelsey have been truly amazing helping Juno trust people outside our family group. Also helping boost her confidence. We have Juno take part of the residential training and it was so good for her. We got daily updates of her progress. We felt like Juno was in the best hands. She was well looked after by the entire team. It was definitively the best choice for her and we are so pleased to have found a home away from home for her. The facilities are great, it has all she needs to rest, play, “work” and feel safe. The Peace of mind we get to know that she’s in such kind and awesome environment if we need to go away for a few days.
The training process is going great, already we have made so much progress. Little wins! Romeo and Kelsey are well versed in dealing with dogs like Juno so we are lucky to have them as part of our team now to give Juno a more confident day to day. Really happy with our experience at Royvon ✨
Juno is a wonderful dog, and we completely understand the challenges that can come with a sensitive, highly aware breed like a Border Collie. Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is especially special to us at Royvon, as we know how limited the skills and knowledge can be in helping dogs with these individual needs. Our teams are trained to provide truly bespoke support so each dog can start to think differently about their environment and feel more confident within it.
It’s fantastic to hear how Romeo and Kelsey have supported Juno’s journey. Your kind words will mean a lot to them personally, and we will be sure to share your feedback with them. We are very proud of the care, patience and commitment they bring to every dog they work with.
We’re also so pleased that the residential training and daily updates gave you that peace of mind while Juno was with us. Creating a safe, enriching environment where dogs can rest, play, learn and feel secure is at the heart of what we do, and it’s lovely to hear that came through so clearly.
Your mention of the “little wins” is exactly what we aim for. Those small steps build into meaningful, lasting progress, and it’s wonderful to hear Juno is already becoming more confident day to day.
Thank you again for choosing Royvon and trusting us with Juno’s care and development. We’re always looking to improve by doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t, so your feedback is incredibly valuable to us.
We look forward to welcoming you and Juno back again soon.
We’re absolutely delighted that Goose had such a special stay with us. Hearing that he built a bond with Chloe means a great deal, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to her personally – it will truly make her day. Creating those meaningful connections is at the heart of what we do, and it reflects our values of love, commitment, and respect for every dog in our care.
It’s wonderful to know you felt he was treated so well and that you experienced the professionalism and care we strive to deliver as a family business. Your feedback is incredibly important to us as we continue to improve – doing more of what works well and refining anything that doesn’t.
Thank you again for choosing Royvon. We really appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming you and Goose back again soon.
Kelsey was so excellent with him and the training he received and the tips she gave us were so useful. The updates were a great way to keep us in the loop on what he was doing. Tilly was also great at sharing tips and photos of Rudi during his enrichment sessions. You can tell the staff are highly competent and compassionate, Rudi happily bounced off with Kelsey when we left and didn’t look back!
Would highly recommend Royvon puppy care, we had total peace of mind. Thank you!
We’re so pleased that Rudi’s first stay away from home felt like such a positive experience for both him and you. Creating that balance of care, training, and reassurance is exactly what we aim for, and it’s lovely to hear he settled so happily.
Kelsey and Tilly will be absolutely delighted to read your kind words. They both put so much love, commitment, and respect into the dogs they care for, and knowing their updates and training support made a real difference to you will mean a lot to them personally.
It’s also great to hear that the regular updates gave you peace of mind — we know how important that is, especially with a young puppy on their first stay.
Thank you again for choosing Royvon and trusting us with Rudi. We’re always listening and learning from feedback like yours so we can keep improving what we do.
We look forward to welcoming you and Rudi back again soon.
Your journey with Bertie sounds like it has been a challenging one, and we have so much respect for the commitment you’ve shown to helping him. Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is especially special to us at Royvon, as we know how limited the skills and knowledge can be when it comes to helping dogs with these individual needs. Our teams are trained to provide truly bespoke support so dogs like Bertie can begin to think differently about their environment and feel safer in the world around them.
Romeo will be absolutely delighted to read your kind words. It means a lot to him personally to know that his honest, welfare-first approach and guidance has made such a difference to both you and Bertie. Recognising that a residential stay wasn’t the right path and instead building a plan around Bertie’s emotional needs really reflects our values of love, commitment and respect for every dog we care for.
Hearing that Bertie was able to enjoy his first overnight stay, feeling happy and relaxed, is such a special milestone. We’re also really pleased the updates and videos gave you reassurance while you were away — that ongoing connection is so important.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon and trusting us with Bertie’s care and development. As a family business, we are always looking to improve by doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t, so your feedback means a great deal to us.
We look forward to continuing this journey with you and seeing Bertie again soon.
We’re especially pleased to hear how well Edna settled during her Confidence Stay. Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is especially special to us at Royvon, as we know how limited the skills and knowledge can be when it comes to helping dogs with these individual needs. Our team takes great care to provide bespoke support so each dog can begin to feel differently about their environment, and it’s wonderful to hear that Edna felt safe, comfortable, and even keen to come back in.
Yvonne will be absolutely delighted to read your kind words. Building that immediate trust and connection is so important, and it clearly made a real difference to Edna’s experience. We’ll also be sure to share your feedback with the wider team, as it reflects the love, commitment, and respect they bring to every dog and owner they support.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon and placing your trust in us with Edna. We’re always looking to improve by doing more of what works well and learning from every experience, so your feedback is incredibly valuable.
We look forward to welcoming you and Edna back again soon.
From the start, the team clearly understood how to handle her. They kept me updated throughout the whole stay with regular communication and asked lots of thoughtful questions about her likes, routines and little quirks, which made me feel confident she was being cared for as an individual.
A special shout out to Tilly — you are amazing, thank you for taking such great care of our girl!
The biggest sign of how relaxed she felt was that she ate all her dinner on the first day, which she would never do if she was stressed. That alone spoke volumes.
We’ve already booked her next stay, and for the first time we can genuinely relax and look forward to our holiday knowing she’ll be in such good hands.
Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is especially special to us at Royvon, as we know how limited the skills and knowledge can be in helping dogs with these individual needs. Our team is passionate about providing truly bespoke support so each dog can start to feel differently about their environment, and it’s wonderful to hear how relaxed your Shiba became during her stay.
We’re so pleased you felt the communication, attention to detail, and understanding of her individual quirks gave you confidence throughout. That personal approach is at the heart of our values of love, commitment, and respect for every dog in our care.
A special thank you for mentioning Tilly — your kind words will mean the world to her. She puts so much care into making each dog feel safe and understood, and it’s lovely to see that recognised.
Hearing that she ate her dinner on the first day is such a powerful sign of how settled she felt — those little moments truly do speak volumes.
We really appreciate you choosing Royvon and trusting us with her care, and it means a lot that you’ve already booked her next stay. We’ll continue to learn from feedback like yours so we can keep doing more of what works well.
We look forward to welcoming you both back again soon.
At Royvon, everything we do is guided by our values of love, commitment, and respect, so it’s always incredibly rewarding to know that this has come through in your experience.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon and placing your trust in us. Your feedback helps us continue to refine what we do—doing more of what works well and improving wherever we can.
We look forward to welcoming you and your dog back again soon.
We’re especially pleased to hear how positive Rufus’s Confidence Stay experience was. Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is something very close to our hearts at Royvon. We understand how limited the general knowledge can be around helping dogs with these individual needs, and our team is passionate about providing the bespoke support each dog requires so they can begin to feel differently about their environment.
It’s wonderful to hear your kind words about Gareth. He truly cares about every dog he works with, and your feedback will mean a lot to him personally. Keeping you updated and providing a clear, comprehensive evaluation is a key part of what we do, so it’s great to know that made a difference for you.
Your comments reflect the values we hold strongly at Royvon – love, commitment, and respect for every dog in our care – and we’re always looking to improve by doing more of what works well and refining anything that doesn’t. Your feedback plays an important role in that.
Thank you again for choosing Royvon for Rufus. We look forward to welcoming you both back and continuing to support his journey.
I would fully recommend the team at Royvon, I never thought Ace would allow anyone near him.
And an added bonus is he can stay at Royvon when we want to go away.
Thanks guys.
It’s fantastic to hear how much Ace’s confidence has grown. Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is especially special to us at Royvon, as we know how limited the understanding can be around helping dogs with these individual needs. Our team focuses on providing bespoke, force-free support so each dog can start to feel differently about their environment, and it’s wonderful to hear how this has translated into more relaxed walks in busy places for you all.
Romeo and Kelsey will be so pleased to read your feedback. It means a great deal to them personally, as they put so much love, commitment, and respect into every dog and family they support.
We also love that the additional training sessions for you and your partner made such a difference. Helping owners feel confident is just as important to us as supporting the dogs themselves, so this is brilliant to hear.
And it’s great that Ace now feels comfortable enough to stay with us when you go away. That trust is something we never take for granted.
Thank you again for choosing Royvon. As a family business, we’re always looking to improve by doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t, so your feedback truly helps guide us.
We look forward to welcoming you and Ace back again soon.
She's a reactive dog, so needs the right handling and training, which she gets. Each time she's come home, she's less anxious and easier to manage.
Knowing you have complete peace of mind when your dog is with us means a great deal. Love, commitment and respect sit at the heart of everything we do at Royvon, and it’s wonderful to hear that this comes through in how safe, happy and well cared for she is during her stays.
Supporting dogs who are reactive or sometimes anxious is especially special to us at Royvon. We know how limited the skills and knowledge can be elsewhere when it comes to helping dogs with these individual needs. Our teams are trained to provide truly bespoke support, helping each dog feel safe enough to think differently about their environment. Hearing that she comes home less anxious and easier to manage each time is exactly why we do what we do.
Thank you for choosing Royvon and for trusting us again with her second visit. As a family business, your feedback really matters to us and helps us keep doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t. We look forward to welcoming you both back again very soon.
We love hearing how excited your two dogs are to come to Royvon, and it’s lovely to know the enrichment reports and woodland walk photos give you reassurance while you’re away. Those moments of joy and engagement are exactly what we aim to create for every dog in our care.
Supporting dogs who can be reactive or need a bit more thoughtful management is especially close to our hearts at Royvon. We know how limited genuine understanding and skill can be in this area, so it means a lot to hear that our team’s calm, informed, and bespoke approach has helped your Doberman feel safe and well supported. Our staff take huge pride in adapting care so each dog can relax and experience their environment in a way that works for them.
Thank you for trusting us with your dogs and for recognising the love, commitment, and respect our team brings to their work every day. We’re always learning from feedback like yours so we can keep doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon and look forward to welcoming your dogs back again very soon.
It’s lovely to hear just how much Otis enjoyed his three-week training programme and that he built such a strong bond with Kelsey. Your feedback will mean a great deal to her personally. She puts so much love, commitment and respect into her work, and it’s wonderful to hear how much progress Otis made with his loose lead walking and recall as a result.
We’re also really pleased the daily updates helped you feel connected and reassured while Otis was with us. Group play being his favourite made us smile too – it’s always special to see dogs thriving socially as well as in their training.
Thank you again for trusting Royvon with Otis. As a family business, feedback like this helps us keep doing more of what works well and continue improving our service. We can’t wait to welcome Otis back for boarding very soon.
From the very beginning, Royvon was absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly understanding of my concerns and took the time to make sure my boys were comfortable. During their trial stay (day and night), communication was excellent — I received regular WhatsApp updates, photos, and videos, which completely put my mind at ease. They even made it clear that if the boys didn’t settle, they would rather have me come and collect them than risk causing them any distress, and that they were happy to take things in smaller steps rather than pushing them to stay longer than they were ready for. That level of care and empathy meant so much to me.
The boarding facilities themselves are excellent, and most importantly, my dogs came home incredibly happy, relaxed, and content — something I honestly wasn’t sure I’d ever say about a kennel experience. We’ve already booked several more daycare and overnight stays so they can gradually get used to longer periods of boarding in the future.
Tilly, in particular, was absolutely incredible with my boys, and I genuinely couldn’t be happier with the care they received. This has completely changed my view on boarding kennels, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Royvon and the team to anyone, especially those with anxious dogs or owners who are nervous about leaving them.
Supporting dogs who feel anxious or have had difficult past experiences is especially close to our hearts at Royvon. We know how limited the skills and understanding can be when it comes to meeting these individual needs, which is why our teams are trained to provide bespoke, force-free support that helps dogs feel safe enough to think differently about their environment. Hearing how carefully stepping things back, moving at your boys’ pace, and prioritising their emotional wellbeing made such a difference means a great deal to us.
We’re also really pleased the regular WhatsApp updates, photos, and videos helped put your mind at ease. That reassurance is such an important part of the journey, especially when trust has been shaken by past experiences. Your kind words about the care, empathy, and willingness to adjust plans rather than push ahead reflect the love, commitment, and respect we strive to show every dog and family.
Tilly will be absolutely delighted to hear your feedback. It means a lot to her personally to know the care she gave your boys had such a positive impact, and we’ll be sure to pass this on to the wider team as well.
As a family business, we’re always looking to improve by doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t, so reviews like yours genuinely help shape how we care for dogs in the future. Thank you again for trusting us with your boys. We really appreciate you choosing Royvon, and we look forward to welcoming them back for their upcoming daycare and overnight stays as they continue building confidence with us.
Thanks guys, appreaciate your hard work.
Diego has been a pleasure to care for, and your kind words will mean a great deal personally to Romeo, Kelsey and the wider team. Supporting rescue dogs who can sometimes find the world a bit challenging is especially close to our hearts at Royvon, and seeing Diego leave us more attentive, focused and happy is exactly why we do what we do. That bond you noticed with the team says everything about the trust he built while he was with us.
We’re always looking to improve by doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t, so your feedback genuinely helps us grow as a family business. Thank you again for choosing Royvon, and we really look forward to seeing you and Diego again in the future.
When we went back for our top up session, Orphy was super excited to drive through the gates and could not wait to get out of the car! We did about an hour with Charlie, going over techniques to keep Orphy interested and help us with her ongoing training while she’s at home. The refresher appointments are a nice touch and definitely worthwhile!
We absolutely recommend Royvon and are so grateful to have found them!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience — it means the world to us! Reviews like yours not only help other dog owners feel confident in making the best choices for their pups, but they also remind us why we do what we do.
We're thrilled to hear that Orphy connected so well with Charlie — he will be absolutely delighted to know that his care, kindness, and commitment made such a lasting impact on both you and your lovely Frenchie. Charlie takes great pride in developing strong bonds with the dogs he trains, and feedback like yours really does mean a lot to him personally.
It’s always hard saying goodbye, even temporarily, so we’re especially touched that you felt supported by our office team during that emotional drop-off. Love, commitment, and respect are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s wonderful to know those values came through clearly during your experience with us.
Knowing Orphy returned to you a calmer, more confident pup — and that she was so excited to come back for her refresher — is the greatest reward we could ask for. We’re so pleased you found the follow-up session with Charlie helpful, and we agree: keeping training fresh at home is such an important part of long-term success.
Thank you for choosing Royvon, Jenna. We truly appreciate your trust in us, and we can't wait to welcome you and Orphy back again soon! Your feedback helps us continue growing as a family business — doing more of what works well, and always striving to make each experience better than the last.
Warmest wishes,
The Royvon Team 🐾
We’re especially pleased to hear how much your Border Collie has grown in confidence and is now enjoying situations that once felt overwhelming. Supporting anxious and reactive dogs is something we take very seriously, so it’s incredibly rewarding to know the work Romeo has been doing is making such a positive difference.
Having a reactive dog can feel stressful and isolating at times, and we’re really glad you felt supported, understood, and welcomed by the team. Helping dogs feel safe while helping owners feel reassured is at the heart of what we do.
Thank you again for your trust and kind words. We’ll pass this on to Romeo and the team, and we very much look forward to welcoming you both back to Royvon soon.
We’re delighted to hear how much calmer and more responsive your GSD is after his resident training, and that you’re now able to walk and practise together with real confidence. Supporting dogs who need that extra help to feel settled and focused in the real world is especially important to us at Royvon, as we know how limited appropriate, skilled support can be for these individual needs.
Romeo and Kelsey will be incredibly touched by your kind words. They put so much love, commitment and respect into every dog they work with, and knowing they’ve helped both your dog and your confidence as an owner will mean a great deal to them personally.
Thank you for choosing Royvon and trusting us with your friend. Your feedback helps us keep improving as a family business by doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t. We look forward to seeing you both again in the future.
Supporting dogs who are reactive or easily overstimulated is something that’s especially close to our hearts at Royvon. We know how limited the skills and understanding can be in this area, and our teams are trained to provide bespoke, thoughtful support so each dog can feel safe, understood and able to learn at their own pace.
Romeo and Kelsey will be so pleased to read your feedback. The bond you describe, the daily training updates and seeing your dog’s progress from afar are exactly what they work so hard to create, and your words will mean a great deal to them personally.
Thank you for trusting Royvon while you were away for such a long time. We’re always looking to improve by listening carefully to feedback like yours, doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t. We really appreciate you choosing Royvon and look forward to welcoming you and your dog back again.
Supporting dogs who can feel reactive or overwhelmed in certain environments is especially special to us at Royvon. We know how limited appropriate support can be for these individual needs, and our teams are trained to provide truly bespoke help so dogs can start to think differently about their world.
Romeo and Kelsey will be very touched by your feedback. Their ability to build Vinnie’s focus, confidence and social skills – and to pass those techniques on clearly to you as an owner – reflects the love, commitment and respect they bring to their work every day.
We’re so pleased the programme has benefited both Vinnie and your own confidence handling him. Thank you for choosing Royvon and for trusting us on what can feel like a daunting journey. Your feedback helps us keep improving as a family business, and we look forward to seeing you both again.
We’re glad you felt your dog was safe, secure and well cared for, with plenty of activities to choose from and regular updates to keep you informed. Providing clear communication and choice is part of how we show love, commitment and respect to both dogs and their families.
Your feedback helps us keep doing more of what works well and continue improving as a family business. Thank you for choosing Royvon, and we hope to see you and your dog again soon.
Could recommend Romeo and the Royvon team more.
We’re so pleased to hear how reassured you felt throughout your Frenchie’s behavioural residential stay. Regular photos and videos are a core part of how we support families, and it’s lovely to know they helped you see his progress along the way.
Romeo and Kelsey will be especially touched by your kind words. They put so much love, commitment and respect into every dog they work with, and hearing that this came through from start to finish means a lot to them personally.
Thank you for choosing Royvon and trusting us with your dog. We’re always learning and improving by listening carefully to feedback like yours, and we look forward to welcoming you both back again in the future.
We had boarding with reactive training - Kelsey and Romeo is very responsive in our whatsup group chat and will post video everyday. We then had a handover session to went through everything my dogs learnt. Absolutely love it❤️
We also had daily updates on Royvon system about their diet and regular message about how are they. This will be the place to go if we need to board our dogs next time.
We’re so pleased to hear that Yaya and Didi enjoyed their stay and felt so comfortable with the team. Knowing that dogs who are usually a little slower to settle end up loving their time here is incredibly rewarding for us.
Supporting dogs with reactive or more complex needs is especially special to us at Royvon. We know how limited the skills and understanding can be when it comes to helping dogs like this properly, and our teams are trained to provide truly bespoke support so each dog can think differently about their environment. Kelsey and Romeo will be so touched to hear your kind words – being responsive, sharing daily videos, and guiding owners through a clear handover really matters to them personally.
We’re also glad the daily updates through the Royvon system, from diet notes to wellbeing check-ins, gave you reassurance throughout the stay. We’re always looking to improve by doing more of what works well and less of what doesn’t, so your feedback genuinely helps us shape our service.
Thank you again for choosing Royvon and trusting us with Yaya and Didi. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming them back next time they come to stay.
The dedication he applied to her training was absolute and he communicated with us every day of her 3 week boarding programme on his observations and recommendations. These contact points would be accompanied by videos and photos showing us her progress and the methods that were the building blocks of this progress.
By the time we got to the end of the 3 weeks and were invited to attend a 2 hour training session, showing us the methods we needed to continue with and hear of his more general advice and observations, it felt like we were already immersed in the philosophy.
The rock solid methods, transformed Badger's behaviour from unpredictable and reactive to far more trusting and focused on following instructions. Additionally, we have found using the techniques demonstrated to keep her distracted and otherwise engaged of significant impact when taking her out and about.
Royvon is a highly professional, long established family business that totally knows what it is doing with dogs. The whole team gives off the same air of concern for the dogs in their care. However, the phenomenal 'dog whispering' talents and utter dedication of Romeo cannot be overstated. He cares passionately about what he does and how to help dogs overcome their issues - and then in turn, give owners the tools to implement his approach.
We have gone from loving our rescue dog but feeling unsure of how to rehabilitate her to live a normal life and put her awful past behind her, to feeling in control and knowing how to manage her so that she can live her life to the fullest. Thank you so mcuh Romeo.
Supporting rescue dogs with behavioural challenges is especially close to our hearts at Royvon. We know how overwhelming it can feel to navigate the many approaches available, and our force-free, positive reinforcement philosophy is designed to help dogs feel safe, understood and able to make lasting changes.
Romeo will be deeply touched by your words. His quiet confidence, dedication and daily communication are a reflection of the love, commitment and respect he brings to every dog and owner he works with, and your feedback will mean a great deal to him personally.
We’re so pleased to hear how Badger’s confidence, focus and trust have grown, and that you now feel equipped to support her fully going forward. Your feedback helps us keep improving as a long-established family business, and we’re truly grateful you chose Royvon to support both Badger – and you – on this journey.
Being genuinely passionate about dogs sits at the heart of everything we do at Royvon, and it’s lovely to hear that this came across during your experience with us. Love, commitment and respect are values we strive to live by every day.
Thank you for choosing Royvon and supporting our family business. Your feedback helps us keep improving, and we look forward to seeing you and your dog again in the future.
We’re so pleased to hear that your German Shepherd was well cared for and that the regular updates through our online portal gave you real peace of mind throughout his stay. Clear, consistent communication is a big part of how we show love, commitment and respect to both dogs and their families.
Thank you for choosing Royvon and trusting us with your dog. Your feedback helps us continue improving as a family business by doing more of what works well, and we hope to welcome you both back again in the future.
It’s been a real pleasure for Romeo, Kelsey, and the whole Esher team to be part of his journey from such a young age. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, as they reflect the love, commitment, and respect that we aim to show every dog and family we support.
We’ll be sure to share your message with Romeo and Kelsey — they’ll be delighted to know their dedication has made such a difference for Loki. Thank you again for choosing Royvon Esher and trusting us with his ongoing training. We look forward to seeing you both again soon and continuing to help Loki reach his full potential!
Supporting dogs who feel fearful or reactive around others is something that’s especially important to us at Royvon. We know how limited knowledgeable, force-free help can be in this area, and our teams are experienced in providing bespoke support that helps dogs feel safer and more confident over time.
Kelsey and Romeo will be so pleased to hear how much progress your cocker spaniel puppy made and that both the training and the follow-up sessions were helpful for you as owners too. Thank you for choosing Royvon and trusting us with your puppy. We look forward to seeing you again as she continues to grow.
Mimi was absolutely wonderful. She took the time to really understand both us and our new family member (Lilo), who joined us when she was 16 months old. She helped educate us on how to best support and care for our dog, and all her advice and training techniques were practical and relevant to our situation.
Her approach was always positive, encouraging, and thoughtful, which made the learning experience enjoyable for all of us. As a result of her help and guidance, Lilo is now confident, well adjusted and happy doggy.
Highly recommend Royvon and Mimi to anyone looking for professional, compassionate dog training.
It’s lovely to hear how supported you felt from start to finish and how clearly our positive reinforcement approach came through. Building trust, confidence and strong relationships is at the heart of everything we do at Royvon.
Mimi will be deeply touched by your kind words. Taking the time to understand both the dog and the family, and offering practical, relevant guidance, is something she cares deeply about, and your feedback will mean a great deal to her personally.
We’re so pleased to hear that Lilo is now confident, well adjusted and happy. Thank you for choosing Royvon and for trusting us as a family business. Your feedback helps us keep doing more of what works well and continually improving our service.
Supporting dogs who feel anxious, nervous or reactive is especially special to us at Royvon. We know how limited appropriate skills and understanding can be when it comes to these individual needs, and our teams are trained to provide bespoke support so dogs can start to feel safer and think differently about their world.
Romeo will be deeply touched by your words about his work with Vinnie, and Tilly will really appreciate the special mention too. Going above and beyond to help dogs settle and to keep owners reassured is something our team takes great pride in, and your feedback will mean a lot to them personally.
We’re so pleased to hear how much more confident you now feel together and how Vinnie’s focus and calmness have grown. Thank you for choosing Royvon and trusting us with his care. Your feedback helps us keep improving as a family business, and we look forward to continuing to support you both going forward.
Supporting dogs who experience fear or reactivity is especially close to our hearts at Royvon. We know how limited the skills and understanding can be when it comes to helping dogs with these individual needs, and our teams are trained to provide bespoke, thoughtful support so dogs can feel safe and able to cope differently with their environment.
We’re so pleased to hear that your dog feels settled in a quieter space away from general noise, and that the team have been able to support him in a way that works for him as an individual. Thank you for trusting Royvon with his care. Your feedback helps us continue improving as a family business, and we look forward to welcoming you both again.
The team is incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating. When I recently broke my foot, they arranged a last-minute stay for him so he could be properly looked after while my husband was away. They even let us pick Vincent up after hours when our flight home was severely delayed — something we were so grateful for.
We love the daily updates and photos they send, and they’re always quick to respond to WhatsApp messages or suggest services that might benefit Vincent during his stay. We always feel he’s in the safest, most caring hands.
Thank you so much, Royvon — we’re so glad we found you!
It’s wonderful to hear how far Vincent has come in his confidence since staying with us. Supporting dogs who can sometimes feel nervous or unsure is especially special to us at Royvon. Our team takes great pride in providing the bespoke care and understanding that helps dogs like Vincent think differently about their environment and feel more secure each visit.
Your appreciation for the team’s kindness, flexibility, and communication means the world to us. They’ll be so pleased to know their efforts — from arranging his stay when you broke your foot to staying late after your delayed flight — made a real difference to you and Vincent.
Thank you for choosing Royvon and for trusting us to care for your beloved boy. We look forward to welcoming you both back soon and continuing to help Vincent thrive with the love, commitment, and respect that guide everything we do.
I basically paid for the privilege of having him pester people and jump over people for food which he had never done before do not go here! They have no idea how to train dogs very very disappointed!
go to Michael Stokes kent trains his sniffer dogs and is amazing..
At Royvon, our training is entirely force-free and centred on long-term behaviour change, emotional wellbeing, and teaching dogs how to make better choices rather than suppressing behaviour. For some dogs, especially those experiencing change, stress, or high arousal, certain behaviours can temporarily surface before they improve, and this is something we always aim to explain clearly during handovers and follow-up conversations.
That said, we take feedback like this seriously. We are always reviewing what works well and where we can improve, as this is how we continue to raise standards as a family-run business. If there were behaviours that concerned you on return home, we would have very much welcomed the opportunity to support you with a transition plan or follow-up guidance, as training doesn’t stop the moment a dog leaves our care.
We appreciate that different trainers and approaches suit different owners and dogs, and we’re glad you’ve found a professional you feel confident with moving forward. We wish you and your dog all the very best.
If you would like to discuss your experience further, we would be happy to do so privately.
We really appreciate you choosing Royvon and look forward to welcoming you and Rusty back again soon. As a family business, feedback like yours helps us to keep doing more of what works well — continuing to provide that love, commitment, and respect that every dog deserves.
It means a great deal to hear your praise for Leanne and Ioana. They will be genuinely touched by your kind words, especially knowing their support with last-minute changes, stay extensions and getting your dogs home made a real difference for you. That flexibility and care reflect the love, commitment and respect we aim to show every dog and owner who trusts us.
Supporting a dog with medical needs, such as managing insulin twice daily, is something we take very seriously. We’re proud that our team handled this calmly and confidently, ensuring your dog’s routine and wellbeing were fully respected throughout their stay.
We truly appreciate you continuing to choose Royvon. Reviews like yours help us keep doing more of what works well and improving wherever we can, which is especially important to us as a family business. We look forward to welcoming you and your dogs back again very soon.
It means a great deal to hear how positive your experience with Romeo has been. He’ll be so touched by your words – building trust with dogs, especially rescue dogs, is something he cares deeply about, and feedback like this really matters to him personally.
Supporting dogs who need a little extra understanding is especially close to our hearts at Royvon. We know how limited appropriate support can be for dogs with individual emotional or behavioural needs, and our teams are skilled at providing truly bespoke, force-free care that helps dogs feel safe enough to think differently about their world. Hearing that you’re feeling confident about a 3-week residential stay is incredibly encouraging.
Thank you for choosing Royvon and for trusting us with Cassie’s journey. As a family business, feedback like yours helps us do more of what works well and continue refining our service for every dog and owner we support. We’re very much looking forward to seeing you and Cassie again soon.
We have taken our puppy to Royvon since he was 12 weeks old and now 6 months. Starting with the master class at home then puppy school and 1:1’s! We have felt completely supported by everyone at Royvon, nothing ever too much trouble.
We couldn’t have asked for better care, all staff are kind, friendly and so welcoming. Our Puppy is excited as soon as he enters the Royvon premises, he knows exactly where to go and always greeted with open arms and cuddles. So great to have a safe environment to leave our puppy without having to worry about him! Thank you Royvon for all your help and ongoing support! Rocky is one happy and beautifully behaved boy!
It’s been a real pleasure supporting Rocky from such a young age, starting with the Master Class at home and continuing through puppy school and 1:1 sessions. That early journey, built on love, commitment and respect, is exactly how we aim to set puppies and their families up for long-term success. Hearing that you’ve felt completely supported, and that nothing has ever felt like too much trouble, means a great deal to the whole team.
Your comments about the team being kind, friendly and welcoming will mean so much to them personally. They truly love what they do, and knowing that Rocky runs in excited, knows where he’s going, and is greeted with cuddles every time is exactly the environment we strive to create.
We’re also really pleased you feel confident leaving Rocky with us in a safe, supportive space. Creating that peace of mind for families is hugely important to us as a family business, and feedback like yours helps us keep doing more of what works well and improving wherever we can.
Thank you for choosing Royvon and for trusting us with Rocky from the very beginning. We look forward to seeing you both again and continuing to support Rocky as he grows into the happy, beautifully behaved boy he already is.
Tils will be absolutely delighted to know how much Zola enjoys coming to see her – your kind words mean a lot to her personally and to the whole team. At Royvon, our values of love, commitment, and respect are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s wonderful to see that reflected in Zola’s happy wiggles!
Thank you again for choosing us as part of Zola’s journey. We look forward to seeing you both at future sessions and continuing to support him as he grows.
We have Romeo and Kelsey’s on going support and together I’m hoping we’ll help our boy become the calm gentle giant we know he can be. Ps his recall is also now excellent
I’m so pleased that you decided to go ahead with the three-week programme, despite the understandable hesitation when the time came to hand over your then five-month-old “baby shark.” I remember our conversation and how daunting it felt to entrust such a young, powerful puppy to others. It’s never easy handing over responsibility for a family member, and I truly admire the trust you placed in us.
I knew from our chat that the work Romeo and Kelsey would do with him could be life-changing for you all, and I’m delighted to hear how much progress has been made already. They will be over the moon to read your words—it really means a lot to them personally to know they’ve helped bring calmness to such an excitable boy while still showing him so much love.
I’m also glad you mentioned Ioana at reception—she’ll be so happy that her caring and cheerful support made a difference too. Our people are what make Royvon what it is and have done for over 65 years, and your feedback reinforces that.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience so others can hear about yours and Judge’s journey with us. We look forward to continuing the support and helping him grow into the calm, gentle giant you know he can be.
With gratitude,
Darren
It’s wonderful to know you’re already seeing improvements at home, and that Romeo has been able to support you as a family in continuing the progress. That’s exactly what we aim for – lasting results and happier lives together.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon, and we look forward to welcoming you and your dog back again soon. Thank you once more for your kind words – they help us continue doing more of what works well for the dogs and families we support.
Romeo will be so pleased to know his efforts have made such a positive impact—your feedback means the world to him personally. At Royvon, our values of love, commitment, and respect guide everything we do, and it’s wonderful to see that reflected in your experience.
We truly appreciate you choosing us to support your dog’s training journey and look forward to continuing to work with you both in the future. Thank you again for trusting the Royvon family—we can’t wait to welcome you back!
Treating every dog like family is at the heart of our values of love, commitment, and respect, so it means a lot to us that you noticed this. Your feedback encourages us to keep doing more of what works well so that every dog can have the best possible experience with us.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon and look forward to welcoming you and your dog back again soon! 🐾💙
It means a great deal to hear that you found our team in Bridgend to be incredible and professional in every aspect of Ciro’s 10-day stay. Our values of love, commitment, and respect are at the heart of everything we do, and knowing that Ciro felt happy and cared for is the best reward for the team’s dedication. They will be so pleased to know that their efforts meant so much to both of you.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon for Ciro’s holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you both back again soon. Your feedback helps us continue to do more of what works well so we can keep improving as a family business.
Sending lots of love to Ciro from all of us at Royvon! ❤️
Day School FAQs
What if my dog has special needs?
Every dog is a unique blend of their genetics, character, environment, history and family. Our expert trainers have various specialisms to help dogs of all personalities – from energetic working dogs to distracted puppies, confident dogs that don’t always have their ears switched on to those who might suffer with anxiety or fear and be reactive as a result. The training sessions are set around your goals so the aims and outcomes are personalised for the needs of you and your dog.
What if my dog has specific dietary or medical needs?
When you register your dog, you will be required to fill in any information such as this before your dog arrives for the first time so that the care team know exactly what is needed and when. This all goes on your dog’s digital record at Royvon. Please ensure that any medicines or food needed for their stay are brought with you and taken home each time.


How do you ensure the dogs get along?
Not all dogs feel the same about socialising and playing with other dogs. For some this is the highlight of their day, for others it is a cause of anxiety. Depending on the circumstances, this might be the key goal for the training but your trainer will work with you to set realistic expectations for this. Not all dogs love being around other dogs and in this case we will support them to find their fun and enjoyment in other activities.
Will my dog be safe during playtime with other dogs?
Dogs are not left unattended during play sessions. Dogs that are not suited to group play are entertained with other stimulating activities and when certain dogs just don’t hit it off, we are able to let them have fun in different play sessions.
How do I track my dog’s progress throughout the program?
We offer site tours to see our facilities and introduce your dog to our spaces. Alternatively, booking a Royvon Play Days session will give your dog the chance to come for three hours and enjoy a variety of activities, during which time we can help to assess your dog’s suitability for Day School.
Can I visit or observe a session before enrolling my dog in Day School?
Your regular owner training sessions will give you time to discuss ongoing training goals with your trainer, as well as receiving training yourself to continue your dog’s progress between sessions and after the course.
What if my dog has separation anxiety?
What if my dog is nervous around new environments?
We are used to looking after dogs of all personalities, including those who feel anxious in some environments or situations. As with all of the services at Royvon, we suggest small steps to help dogs who feel like this to adjust. This might start with a site tour, a training assessment with your trainer so that they can start to build a connection, possibly a three hour stay with our Play Days group before moving on to the Day School. If you would like to discuss your dog’s specific needs you can email or us or send a WhatsApp.





