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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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What our clients think about our services

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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 to see Blue and Jack again soon!
My Doberman, Chop has just come back from the 3 week training programme with Charlie. Nothing but good to say about the whole experience and the team down there. Kept up to date every day with what’s been happening with his training/playtime with the other dogs. He’s come back a lot calmer and easier to work with with the foundations they’ve set for him
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely 5-star review about Chop’s experience with us! We’re truly grateful for your kind words, as they help other dog owners make informed decisions about the right care and training for their beloved pets.It’s wonderful to hear how happy you are with Chop’s progress after his three-week training program with Charlie. Charlie and the rest of the team will be thrilled to know their hard work has made a positive difference. Your feedback means so much to them personally, and it’s lovely to hear that the daily updates helped you feel connected to Chop’s journey.We’re so pleased to know Chop has come back calmer and easier to work with! Setting those foundations is what we’re all about, and it’s great to hear they’ve made such an impact.Thank you for choosing Royvon and trusting us with Chop’s training. We can’t wait to see you both again soon! Your feedback helps us continue to grow as a family business, ensuring we do more of what works well for our wonderful clients like you. ❤️
A literally crisis averting 3 week training intervention by Romeo and the team at Royvon. We have gone from being worried to let our puppy near our older dog for fear of "an incident" to the two of the playing together as best buddies. With the 'crisis period' over we have now engaged Romeo for a series of private training sessions for our (now 4 month old) puppy and he is making amazing progress. Absolutely 10/10.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Peter, for your fantastic review! It means so much to us to hear how Romeo and the Royvon team were able to support you and your puppy during such a challenging time. Our values of love, commitment, and respect guide everything we do, and it’s wonderful to know we could help bring harmony to your household and build that incredible bond between your puppy and older dog.Romeo will be thrilled to hear your kind words; feedback like this truly inspires our team to keep doing what we love. We’re so pleased that your puppy is continuing to