Royvon play days
Get your dog ready for the best days of their lives! Royon Play Days is the perfect addition to your dog’s weekly routine: exciting, progressive, social and packed full of activities that nurture your dog’s talents and passion
Royvon Play Days is our newest service that is looking to revolutionise the traditional dog daycare experience. Royvon Play Days offers a mix of socialising, bespoke enrichment, play and rest, carefully planned out so that your dog comes home happy, refreshed and fulfilled. Learn about why a balanced day is a happy day for your dog in this blog post.
Royvon was founded in 1959 and we have been constantly seeking ways to help more dogs to live a happy life ever since. Our mission is to provide positive, force-free experiences, delivered by our expert dog trainers and care team staff.
Who is Royvon Play Days for?
Dogs over six months old are welcome for Royvon Play Days. For those who are younger, we also have a “Puppy Play” service.
Our aim isn’t to run your dog ragged all day in oversized groups with very little opportunity to rest or to use their brains for mental stimulation or one-on-one time, like a traditional doggy daycare. We want to provide individually tailored, thoughtful and most importantly, beneficial experiences for your dog so that they still come home tired and happy, but without the bad habits, frustration and exhaustion that often goes with regular daycares. We believe in quality over quantity.
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 having your dog refused from daycare for the way that they play with other dogs or behave. Or your dog may have just completed Royvon Day School training and be ready to join the fun and give you some regular time when you know your dog is exercised and stimulated, even if you aren’t able to get out with them.
What does the Royvon Play Days timetable include?
Your dog joins us for half a day of activities, either morning or afternoon:
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.
Adventure walk: A fun-filled walk in our beautiful surroundings, giving your dog quality, one-on-one attention with our staff and an opportunity to take part in some of their favourite activities. This may include toys, treats or whatever your dog enjoys.
Breaktime: So that your dog gets the most out of their activities, there is suitable rest time in between in one of our cosy and comfortable kennels, including some yummy enrichment your dog can crunch, chew or lick! 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.
Extra-Curricular: The main event of Royvon Play Days! We will be exploring whatever it is your dog loves and developing their special skills into fun and enriching activities such as scent work, trick training and learning new games with toys. We will share these activities and their progress so you can continue their favourite exercises at home.
After Play Club: You can extend your dog’s morning of play 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.
What does the Royvon Play Days timetable include?
Your dog joins us for half a day of activities, either morning or afternoon:
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.
Adventure walk
A fun-filled walk in our beautiful surroundings, giving your dog quality, one-on-one attention with our staff and an opportunity to take part in some of their favourite activities. This may include toys, treats or whatever your dog enjoys.
Breaktime
So that your dog gets the most out of their activities, there is suitable rest time in between in one of our cosy and comfortable kennels, including some yummy enrichment your dog can crunch, chew or lick! 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.
Extra-Curricular
The main event of Royvon Play Days! We will be exploring whatever it is your dog loves and developing their special skills into fun and enriching activities such as scent work, trick training and learning new games with toys. We will share these activities and their progress so you can continue their favourite exercises at home.
After Play Club
You can extend your dog’s morning of play 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.
Ready to treat your dog?
Take advantage of our free trial and give your dog the play day they deserve.
When are Royvon Play Days?
Morning session: 8am to 12pm
Afternoon session: 1pm to 5pm
What’s included?
Activities tailored to the dog’s needs
Group or single play
Adventure walk
If your dog has training needs, you can explore Royvon Day School where their time also includes training sessions with one of our expert teams.
Prices can be viewed here.
What our clients think about our services
The team at Royvon were amazing looking after our 4 month old puppy Rudi. This was the first time we had left him for a long period and so the puppy residential felt like the perfect option not only for the care he needed but for some training while we were away.
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!
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!
Romeo has been helping us every week with our dog, Bertie, for the last three months. Bertie is reactive to dogs, cyclists and runners who run at him. We have seen two other dog behaviourists with Bertie before and neither helped. - Bertie had bitten us several times and working with Romeo was Bertie’s last chance. Romeo has taught us and Bertie how to use his motivation for food to keep him and us safe around other dogs and people. Today, after 5 years of not being able to go away for a night without him, Bertie successfully completed his first overnight stay at Royvon. He was happy and relaxed. We received lots of videos and photos over the day and a half we’ve been away. There’s still a lot of work for us to do but we’re all heading in the right direction thanks to Romeo. The most impressive thing was when we first brought Bertie to see Romeo. We had thought that Bertie might be able to do a three week residential stay during which he would get intense training… within 10 minutes Romeo told us that would not work for Bertie as he was too anxious and a stay like that would not be good for him. It was clear that Romeo had Bertie’s wellbeing as his first priority. We are delighted to be able to with Romeo and will continue to do so. He has literally saved our dog’s life. Thank you
Our 11 year old anxious dog, Edna, had never been in kennels before and we were worried about how she'd cope. She can be quite reactive with other dogs and people she doesn't know. We needn't have been concerned as from the moment we arrived for Edna's confidence stay it was clear that she would be fine. Everyone from the receptionists to the dog handlers we're clearly 'dog people' and we're very friendly and welcoming. Edna did not show any reactive behaviour. Her handler, Yvonne, was excellent - Edna trusted her straight away and it was clear from the photos that she had a great time. Although pleased to see us when we collected her she was not anxious to get away but rather pulled towards reception to go back in. I cannot recommend Royvon highly enough. We didn't expect to find a kennel where Edna would feel comfortable but we did at Royvon. Edna will definitely be returning - it is a relief to have found somewhere that we can happily leave her. Thank you to everyone and especially to Yvonne.
Our anxious Shiba recently had a confidence stay at Royvon in Esher, and the experience was absolutely fantastic.
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.
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.
My Romanian rescue dog, Rufus, spent 2 days and a night at Royvon in Esher for a 'confidence stay' to get him used to the place and the staff. Rufus is an anxious dog and can be reactive to people he does not know. I was very pleased with the professionalism and care that Royvon provided during Rufus's stay. Gareth, the Welfare & Enrichment Supervisor is very knowledgeable and kept me updated with messages and photos throughout Rufus's stay and gave me a comprehensive evaluation at the end of the 2 days.
Romeo and Kelsey have done an amazing job training Ace ( German sheperd), his confidence has grown and the additional training sessions for myself and parter really have helped with his walks out in busy places.
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.
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.
My dog's just home from her second visit. I have complete peace of mind when she's there. I know she's well treated, safe, and happy.
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review, Susie. Feedback like this genuinely helps other dog owners decide what’s right for their own dog, and we’re really grateful you’ve shared your experience.
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.
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.
Our two dogs love going to Royvon. They are always excited to go and we love the regular enrichment reports with photos of them enjoying their woodland walks. I would not want to leave them with anyone else when we are away. Our Doberman can be reactive to other dogs and the staff totally understand this and manage him so well. You can tell how much the staff love the pups in their care. Highly recommended
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Doug, for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Feedback like this genuinely helps other dog owners decide what feels right for their own dogs, and it means a great deal to us as a family business.
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.
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.
The whole experience was made so nice for us from the moment we arrived & were meet by the brilliant Gareth .
It was Easy’s 2nd over night stay in preparation for a 4 night stay .
Gareth looked after him so well & gave me updates throughout .
I genuinely think the confidence stays really have helped Easy adjust to staying in Kennels .
I can’t recommend the place & staff highly enough .
I have piece on mind leaving Easy in the care of such kind , knowledgeable & caring people .
Many thanks from myself & Easy.
It was Easy’s 2nd over night stay in preparation for a 4 night stay .
Gareth looked after him so well & gave me updates throughout .
I genuinely think the confidence stays really have helped Easy adjust to staying in Kennels .
I can’t recommend the place & staff highly enough .
I have piece on mind leaving Easy in the care of such kind , knowledgeable & caring people .
Many thanks from myself & Easy.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Nick, for taking the time to share your experience – reviews like yours are truly invaluable in helping other dog owners make the right choice for their own dogs.
We’re especially grateful you chose Royvon for Easy’s Confidence Stay. Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is especially close to our hearts. We understand how limited the available support can be, which is why our team is so passionate about providing the bespoke care each dog needs to build confidence and see the world differently.
Your kind words about Millie will mean the world to her – she brings love, commitment, and respect to everything she does, and it’s always lovely to see that shine through in feedback from our families.
We’re delighted to hear you felt informed and reassured throughout Easy’s stay, and we’re very much looking forward to welcoming you both back again soon. As a family business, we’re always looking to improve by doing more of what works well, so your feedback helps us grow in the right direction.
With thanks from all of us at Royvon,
🐾 The Royvon Team
We’re especially grateful you chose Royvon for Easy’s Confidence Stay. Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is especially close to our hearts. We understand how limited the available support can be, which is why our team is so passionate about providing the bespoke care each dog needs to build confidence and see the world differently.
Your kind words about Millie will mean the world to her – she brings love, commitment, and respect to everything she does, and it’s always lovely to see that shine through in feedback from our families.
We’re delighted to hear you felt informed and reassured throughout Easy’s stay, and we’re very much looking forward to welcoming you both back again soon. As a family business, we’re always looking to improve by doing more of what works well, so your feedback helps us grow in the right direction.
With thanks from all of us at Royvon,
🐾 The Royvon Team
Our 18 month Irish Terrier, Otis, has had an amazing experience on the 3-week training programme at Royvon. He absolutely adores his trainer Kelsey, and she has worked wonders on his loose lead training and recall. We received daily updates on his training and time at Royvon - group play was his favourite. Otis will be back for boarding in no time!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Daisy, for taking the time to share your experience. Reviews like yours genuinely help other dog owners decide what’s right for their own dog, and we’re really grateful you chose to share Otis’s journey with us.
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.
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.
I cannot recommend Royvon and the team highly enough. I was incredibly anxious about leaving my dogs, as they have had some very bad experiences with kennels in the past, and I’ve generally avoided them altogether. Normally my family looks after my dogs when I’m away, but as that’s no longer possible, I was extremely reluctant to try another boarding kennel — especially after a previous experience caused my younger dog to become very anxious, lead reactive, and unsettled around other dogs.
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review. Feedback like this genuinely helps other dog owners make informed decisions about what feels right for their own dogs, and we’re incredibly grateful you chose to share your experience.
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.
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.
We collected our rescue dog Diego a couple of days ago. Romeo, Kelsey and the team have clearly looked after him very well. They sent photos every day of his progress and we could see he was very happy. Seeing Diego now he is much more attentive, and focused when out and about. His affection towards Romeo and Kelsey when we picked him up was really sweet to see as he can be a difficult dog.
Thanks guys, appreaciate your hard work.
Thanks guys, appreaciate your hard work.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback. Reviews like yours really do help other dog owners decide what’s right for their own dog, so we’re very grateful.
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.
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.
We brought our Female French Bully to Royvon for training when she was 9 months old. We were having real difficulty finding the right match and felt our pup needed serious engagement as opposed to a dog walker /someone less qualified so we turned to the Pros! Orphy was immediately taken with Charlie who trained and looked after her for 3 weeks straight. It was very hard to leave her knowing we wouldn’t see her for nearly a month but Charlie was warm and kind and the office staff were thoughtful and supportive as I blubbed in the parking lot! Charlie and Orphy worked together to such a high standard and the office staff kept us updated on Orphy’s welfare while Charlie sent messages and photos/videos of Orphy’s training progress every couple of days which we really appreciated! Orphy came back to us a much less anxious and agitated puppy who clearly learned a lot and continues to retain the information/commands.
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!
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!
Response from the owner:Dear Jenna,
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 🐾
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 🐾
10 out of 10 for Royvon! My Border Collie loves to go there and has benefitted so much from training, specifically by Romeo. He has grown in confidence & started to enjoy situations where he was previously extremely anxious & reactive. The Royvon staff are incredibly attentive & genuinely nice, they all go out of their way to make you & your dog feel welcome. Having a reactive dog is a stressful experience - they know exactly what to do to help - I can’t thank them enough. We will be back!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It genuinely means a lot to the whole 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 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.
If you looking for a well managed and run, safe, friendly place to your dog, don’t think twice- it’s Royvon! Our dog (GSD) went there for resident training and thanks to highly skilled trainers - Romeo and Kelsey, returned much more calm and responsive. We can now walk him on a street and practice with real confidence. Thank you Romeo, Kelsey and Royvon Team for taking care of our friend!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. Feedback like yours really helps other dog owners decide what’s right for their own dog, and we truly appreciate it.
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.
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.
We decided to use Royvon after seeing a few kennels for our lab whilst we were away for nearly a month. We were advised they did a training program as well which was perfect as she is reactive with other dogs as well as hyper-active with affection around other people and that Romeo would be the ideal trainer. We did some 1-on-1sessions with him so he could see what needed looking at and she also got used to the kennels and him. We had no need to worry about leaving her for so long as the training she received from him and also from Kelsey was first rate and she has come on in leaps and bounds. We loved being the other side of the world but still getting videos of her whilst doing the different training every day, so we could see the progression she was making and the bond that she had formed with both of them- if her tail isn’t wagging continually then something isn’t right! Couldn’t recommend them enough and will definitely be using again!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and detailed review. We’re really grateful you took the time to share your experience, as it will be hugely reassuring for other owners facing similar decisions.
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 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.
Vinnie my two years old male Rottie has attended the 3 weeks behaviour transformation programme at Royvon to reduce reactiveness towards other dogs and distractions during walks. Grateful to Romeo and Kelsey for their efforts with training Vinnie to maintain his focus on them and socialising Vinnie with other dogs, people in different environments cafes, parks, road crossing and train stations. Romeo has simple ways of passing his confidence and techniques to the owners through regular video updates and 1 to 1 sessions following the completion of the programme. Although a bit nervous at the beginning as a lengthy process, the results have been beneficial for Vinnie and raised my confidence walking him at different environments and distractions. Thank you Royvon team!
Response from the owner:Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as it’s incredibly helpful for other owners considering support for their own dogs.
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.
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.
Very secure, lots of activity's to choose from and regular reports on dog.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your lovely review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as it genuinely helps other owners make informed choices for their dogs.
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.
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.
My Frenchie stayed with Royvon for a 3 week behavioural residential. Romeo and Kelsey were his trainers and were fantastic from start to finish. I received multiple photos/videos daily which was so reassuring and great to see his progress.
Could recommend Romeo and the Royvon team more.
Could recommend Romeo and the Royvon team more.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. Feedback like yours really helps other dog owners decide what feels right for their own dog, and we’re truly grateful.
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’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.
My dogs Yaya&Didi really enjoyed staying here! They are normally slow but they love every staff here!
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 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.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely review. Feedback like yours genuinely helps other dog owners decide what’s right for their own dogs, and it means a great deal to us as a family business.
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.
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.
Having taken on a rescue dog with some behavioural issues we researched where might be a good place to get her - and us - some help. It transpires that there are quite a few different approaches to behavioural issues and after a deep dive we decided to try the Royvon approach, which is all about positive reinforcement. We were lucky enough to be allocated Romeo to work with Badger. He exudes a quiet confidence and authority and she was immediately at ease with him, not a given by any means and extremely keen to please him.
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful and detailed review. We’re truly grateful you took the time to share your journey, as it will be hugely reassuring for other owners in a similar position.
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.
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.
What is the most important is that they are genuinely crazy about dogs. Amazing service.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind review. It really means a lot to us, and feedback like this helps other dog owners feel confident about their choices.
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.
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.
Royvon looked after my German Shepherd brilliantly. Their regular updates through the online portal gave me complete peace of mind throughout his stay. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy, attentive care.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for leaving this review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as it genuinely helps other dog owners decide what’s right for their own dog.
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.
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.
Royvon is for me in a league of their own the entire team are so helpful. the training with Romeo and Kelsey has been excellent and continues to be. I have been taking my Cane Corso "Loki" to them from when he was 14 weeks old and he is now almost a year and he loves going there, he has had several residentials that helped him and us. he is sociable with all other dogs and humans, the training is ongoing but there are improvements each week that help towards the end goal.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jamie, for taking the time to share your experience — feedback like yours really helps other dog owners make confident choices about what’s right for their own dogs. We’re so pleased to hear how well Loki is progressing and how much he enjoys his visits to Royvon Esher!
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!
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!
Response from the owner:Thank you fo rthe 5 Star review 🐶
Kelsey and Romeo trained and looked after our cocker spaniel puppy for 3 weeks. She was having issues with reactivity and fear around other dogs but the training helped her (and us) massively. Kelsey and Romeo were brilliant with her and super helpful with us in the intro and follow up sessions. Thank you
Response from the owner:Thank you very much for your kind review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, as it helps other owners understand what support is possible for their dogs.
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you Amy for the 5 Star Review
We had a great experience with Royvon and our trainer, Mimi! The whole facility is extremely well organised, with clear communication from start to finish. It’s obvious that everyone there genuinely cares about the wellbeing of the dogs. They focus on positive reinforcement and on building a strong, trusting relationship between you and your dog, which we really appreciated.
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re incredibly grateful you took the time to share your experience, as it will be very reassuring for other owners considering support for their own dogs.
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.
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.
We would 100% recommend Royvon to anyone! We are so blown away by how much the trainers and staff clearly care about the dogs and the communication and updates we have had throughout the whole experience. Our dog had training with Romeo whose comprehensive understanding of dogs with challenging behaviour is clear to see. Our dog Vinnie was really struggling with general nervousness and reactivity towards other dogs and people, especially when sat down in public. He had the 3 week residential training and we are now going back for 2 more follow up sessions which we are finding so helpful. We now feel much more confident in sitting down in public spaces and can’t believe how focused Vinnie is on us. It’s very evident that Royvon only use positive reinforcement and have ticked every box in how we wanted our dog to be treated while in someone else’s care. A special mention to Tilly as well, she kept us updated with how Vinnie was getting on in the kennels and went above and beyond to help him settle in and gave him so much love and affection in our absence. We are so grateful to everyone at Royvon for giving us and Vinnie the skills to be able to experience a more relaxing life together and giving us the confidence we needed. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and detailed review. We’re truly grateful you took the time to share your journey, as feedback like this really helps other dog owners decide what’s right for their own dog.
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 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.
I have a fear reactive dog and Royvon is the only kennels I would trust with him. He stays in a special kennel away from the general noise and the staff are excellent with him.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. Feedback like yours really helps other dog owners make informed decisions about what’s right for their own dog, and we truly appreciate it.
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review Rossi
I can’t recommend Royvon highly enough. Our miniature English Bull Terrier has been boarding with them on and off for the past year, and we couldn’t be happier. He was quite a nervous dog in new situations at first, but his stays at Royvon have done absolute wonders for his confidence.
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!
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!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Emily, for sharing such a heartfelt review! We’re truly grateful for your kind words — reviews like yours really help other dog owners decide what’s best for their own dogs.
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.
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.
With This company because my other trainers want available at the time He was sent up to Wales he came back worse than when he arrived!
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..
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..
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience, as this clearly wasn’t the outcome you were hoping for.
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.
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.
Excellent facility with amazing staff at Bridgend. I have been boarding my Cockapoo Rusty here for that past few years. The staff go an extra mile to keep my dog very happy with extra cuddles etc. The place is much better than a home boarding or any other luxury pet hotels that I have used in the past.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Rohan, for taking the time to share your lovely feedback — it really helps other dog owners make the right choice for their own dogs. We’re so grateful that you’ve continued to trust Royvon Bridgend with Rusty over the years. Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team, who truly put their hearts into making every dog feel loved and cared for during their stay. Knowing that Rusty enjoys his cuddles and time with us is exactly what we aim for!
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.
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.
Great staff. .. Leanne and Iiona assisted me in last minute changes and extensions to their stay and delivered them home. Nothing but praise on their service or facilities. One of my dogs is diebetic and requires insulin 2 x a day and they handled this all in their stride.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, David, for taking the time to leave this lovely review. Feedback like this really does help other dog owners make informed decisions about what’s right for their own dogs, and we’re very grateful you’ve shared your experience after being part of the Royvon family for several years.
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 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.
Romeo was amazing with Cassie, He seems to be like a dog whisperer we have tried everything but we are now confident the 3 week residential might just work for our rescue English Bulldog
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Natalie, for taking the time to share this lovely review. We’re genuinely grateful for every piece of feedback, as it really helps other dog owners decide what’s right for their own dog and allows us to keep improving what we do at Royvon.
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.
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.
The most amazing place!
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!
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!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Suzanne, for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We’re genuinely grateful for every piece of feedback, as it really helps other dog owners understand what might be right for their own puppy and reassures them when making such an important decision.
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.
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.
We decided to send our 3 month old Staffy, Zola, to Puppy School sessions at Royvon so he could have a mixture of training and structured socialisation at this key age. Safe to say Zola is loving his trips to Royvon to see Tils! After only a couple of sessions he’s wiggling his way out of the car to see everyone! Highly recommend the team at Royvon!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Chantelle, for sharing your experience and for trusting us with little Zola at such an important stage in his life. 🐾 Your feedback really does help other dog owners make the right decisions for their pups, and we’re so pleased to hear he’s already loving his Puppy School sessions!
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.
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.
It was a huge and daunting decision to entrust Royvon for their three week training programme with our adorable five month-old baby shark Great Dane puppy who was bouncier than Tigger. For a smaller pup such a combination would be manageable, but at 35 kilos and growing daily, it was becoming increasingly stressful. Our boy remains a work in progress but Kelsey and Romeo have worked wonders with his excitement/ arousal levels. The improvements with his nipping and lead-walking are amazing. They sent us daily videos of both training AND cuddle sessions. He really has been loved. We also received regular feeding reports (Royvon were mindful of Bloat, and his feeding bowl was raised and he wasn’t exercised for two hours after eating) and photos from socialisation/playtime with the other dogs. Reception was caring, helpful and cheery - especially Ioana.
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
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
Response from the owner:Dear Harriet,
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
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
Our dog formed a strong bond with Romeo. He really enjoyed his time at Royvon. We’ve seen big improvements in his behaviour and Romeo has been great at helping us learn how best to keep this up. We would thoroughly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Edward, for sharing your experience and for helping other dog owners make confident decisions about what’s right for their dogs. We’re delighted to hear that your boy not only enjoyed his stay at Royvon but also built such a strong bond with Romeo. That kind of trust and connection is at the heart of our values of love, commitment, and respect, and your feedback means the world to him personally.
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.
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.
Our dog was well cared for, well trained, and very happy in their time at Royvon. Romeo is an excellent and communicative trainer, who we will certainly continue to work with. Daily updates, videos, photos, and comms from the whole team - strongly recommend
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Alex, for taking the time to share your experience and for helping other dog owners with your kind words. We’re delighted to hear how happy your dog was during their stay and how well supported you felt with the daily updates, photos, and communication.
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!
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!
Very good with dogs treat them like family
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Dwaine, for sharing your kind words! 🌟 Reviews like yours really help other dog owners make the right decision for their own dogs, and we’re so grateful you chose Royvon.
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! 🐾💙
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! 🐾💙
My Rottweiler Ciro has stayed at Royvon in Bridgend for 10 days and he absolutely loved it .I must say that the team were incredible with him and I cannot thank them enough for looking after Ciro .A truly professional service with all aspects of his stay .Once again thank you from myself and Ciro 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely feedback about Ciro’s stay with us. Reviews like yours really help other dog owners feel confident in making the right decision for their own dogs, and we are so grateful for that.
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! ❤️
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! ❤️
We contacted Royvon for a trial overnight stay for our nervous reactive rescue dog. We were recommended by our friends who have dogs in similar situations. When we came for quick tour, the girl was lovely and showed us around. Answered all our questions. We booked in an overnight stay.
However, closer to the time, we had to rearrange the trial boarding date. When I called to change the date, I was informed that a male handler would be looking after him on the second day. During our initial visit, we made it clear that Buddy is a nervous reactive rescue dog and we would prefer a female handler as he is scared of men he's not met before. We were reassured at the time that there would be two female handlers covering the two days due to the shift pattern, which we were comfortable with on the understanding that both handlers would be female.
I was therefore quite disappointed that one of the handlers were changed to a male and this was not highlighted to us. Had I not called to reschedule, I would only have found out at pick-up time that a male handler had been assigned. The women I was on the phone didn't ask my reasons for cancelling. I wanted to highlight my concerns and reasons for cancelling. Which she told me I don't have much choice, it's either this male handler or no one to look after my dog. She also mentioned they look after a lot of dogs at Royvon so can't remember all the details and there was nothing on the file our dog was scared of men. I thought this is quite bad as our dog could of bite one of the male staff if our bites. After the phone call, we don't feel we have confidence or able to trust Royvon to look after our dog.
However, closer to the time, we had to rearrange the trial boarding date. When I called to change the date, I was informed that a male handler would be looking after him on the second day. During our initial visit, we made it clear that Buddy is a nervous reactive rescue dog and we would prefer a female handler as he is scared of men he's not met before. We were reassured at the time that there would be two female handlers covering the two days due to the shift pattern, which we were comfortable with on the understanding that both handlers would be female.
I was therefore quite disappointed that one of the handlers were changed to a male and this was not highlighted to us. Had I not called to reschedule, I would only have found out at pick-up time that a male handler had been assigned. The women I was on the phone didn't ask my reasons for cancelling. I wanted to highlight my concerns and reasons for cancelling. Which she told me I don't have much choice, it's either this male handler or no one to look after my dog. She also mentioned they look after a lot of dogs at Royvon so can't remember all the details and there was nothing on the file our dog was scared of men. I thought this is quite bad as our dog could of bite one of the male staff if our bites. After the phone call, we don't feel we have confidence or able to trust Royvon to look after our dog.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Royvon, we truly value all reviews as they help dog owners make informed decisions and help us improve the way we support families like yours.
We are very sorry to hear that you felt disappointed and lost confidence in our ability to care for Buddy. Supporting anxious and reactive dogs is a very special part of what we do at Royvon, and our team is trained to provide the bespoke support these dogs need in order to feel safe and think differently about their environment. We never take lightly the trust that owners place in us.
In this case, the need to change your original booking date unfortunately meant that the team available on the new date was different. While we always try to accommodate specific requests, we do have both male and female staff across our teams, and on that day no female handler with the right level of confidence-stay training was available. We completely understand why you felt concerned, but we want to reassure you that safety is always our top priority. Every member of our team, regardless of gender, is trained to support anxious and reactive dogs safely and compassionately.
We do appreciate you highlighting your concerns, as they remind us of the importance of double-checking records and communicating clearly with owners about staff availability when changes are made. We will continue to improve our processes so that future experiences are clearer and more reassuring for owners in your position.
We’re sorry that your experience on this occasion did not reflect the love, commitment, and respect we aim to show every dog and owner who chooses Royvon.
We are very sorry to hear that you felt disappointed and lost confidence in our ability to care for Buddy. Supporting anxious and reactive dogs is a very special part of what we do at Royvon, and our team is trained to provide the bespoke support these dogs need in order to feel safe and think differently about their environment. We never take lightly the trust that owners place in us.
In this case, the need to change your original booking date unfortunately meant that the team available on the new date was different. While we always try to accommodate specific requests, we do have both male and female staff across our teams, and on that day no female handler with the right level of confidence-stay training was available. We completely understand why you felt concerned, but we want to reassure you that safety is always our top priority. Every member of our team, regardless of gender, is trained to support anxious and reactive dogs safely and compassionately.
We do appreciate you highlighting your concerns, as they remind us of the importance of double-checking records and communicating clearly with owners about staff availability when changes are made. We will continue to improve our processes so that future experiences are clearer and more reassuring for owners in your position.
We’re sorry that your experience on this occasion did not reflect the love, commitment, and respect we aim to show every dog and owner who chooses Royvon.
We have returned from collecting our 10 ‘month old German shepherd Barry who has been with the team at Royvon for a 3 week residential to help with his reactivity. Charlie and the team have worked so well with him and following on from our handover session we feel so much more equipped to build on what he has learnt . We are looking forwards to returning for our follow ups and even though it’s a 4 hour round trip it’s been worth every penny and mile . I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Royvon .
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're so grateful for your kind words and thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Barry’s 3-week residential stay at Royvon. It’s fantastic to know that Charlie and the team’s dedication and hard work have helped Barry with his reactivity and that you’re feeling confident and equipped to continue building on his progress.
Your commitment to Barry’s development, even with a 4-hour round trip, is truly inspiring, and it means the world to us that you found the journey worthwhile. We’re so excited to welcome you back for your follow-up sessions and continue supporting you and Barry on this journey.
Thank you for recommending Royvon – your feedback not only encourages us but also helps other dog owners make informed decisions for their own dogs. We’re always striving to improve and deliver the best possible care, so knowing we’ve made a difference for you and Barry makes it all worthwhile.
We appreciate you choosing Royvon and look forward to seeing you both again soon!
Your commitment to Barry’s development, even with a 4-hour round trip, is truly inspiring, and it means the world to us that you found the journey worthwhile. We’re so excited to welcome you back for your follow-up sessions and continue supporting you and Barry on this journey.
Thank you for recommending Royvon – your feedback not only encourages us but also helps other dog owners make informed decisions for their own dogs. We’re always striving to improve and deliver the best possible care, so knowing we’ve made a difference for you and Barry makes it all worthwhile.
We appreciate you choosing Royvon and look forward to seeing you both again soon!
Our Border Collie Grace has spent some "holidays" in Royvon over the summer and was very well looked after; she also had training sessions with Romeo; we also recently met Romeo to introduce Grace to a new family addition, my daughter's Canadian Husky Coco. Romeo's calm and confident guidance made this first encounter entirely successful and gave us the confidence to build on this great start. Romeo is brilliant and we will be back for more!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Isabelle, for taking the time to share your lovely review. Feedback like yours is so valuable in helping other dog owners decide what is right for their own dogs, and we are so grateful you chose Royvon for Grace’s “holidays.”
It’s wonderful to hear how well she settled with us and how Romeo’s training sessions have supported both Grace and Coco in starting their relationship positively. Your kind words will mean a lot to Romeo personally — his calm, confident approach reflects the values of love, commitment, and respect that we hold dear at Royvon.
We’re delighted that you feel reassured and confident moving forward, and we can’t wait to welcome you, Grace, and Coco back again soon. As a family business, we are always looking to improve by doing more of what works well, and your feedback helps us to continue offering the best bespoke support we can. Thank you again for trusting us with your dogs’ care and training.
It’s wonderful to hear how well she settled with us and how Romeo’s training sessions have supported both Grace and Coco in starting their relationship positively. Your kind words will mean a lot to Romeo personally — his calm, confident approach reflects the values of love, commitment, and respect that we hold dear at Royvon.
We’re delighted that you feel reassured and confident moving forward, and we can’t wait to welcome you, Grace, and Coco back again soon. As a family business, we are always looking to improve by doing more of what works well, and your feedback helps us to continue offering the best bespoke support we can. Thank you again for trusting us with your dogs’ care and training.
The team at Royvon have been really great with Neptune our anxious dog who can be reactive to other dogs and people. We needed somewhere for him to stay while we went to a wedding and were worried because of his behaviour issues. We worked with the team and did some training and day school sessions to get him more used to the environment and people and this has really helped him feel more comfortable at royvon. When he stayed for the weekend we were sent regular updates with photos and videos. It was so reassuring to see him going out for walks with Romeo and knowing he was in safe hands! Thanks to Romeo, Kelsey, Tilly and the wider team at Royvon we can go away and know that Neptune is safe and well cared for.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Emily, for taking the time to share your experience with Neptune’s stay. Reviews like yours really help other dog owners make the best decisions for their own dogs, and we’re so grateful for your kind words.
Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is especially close to our hearts at Royvon, as we know how limited the skills and knowledge can be in helping dogs with these individual needs. Our team are dedicated to providing the bespoke support each dog requires, and it’s wonderful to hear how the training and day school sessions helped Neptune feel more at ease in his environment.
Your mention of Romeo, Kelsey, Tilly, and the wider team will mean a lot to them personally. They put so much love, commitment, and respect into their work, and it’s great to know that their care made you feel reassured, especially around such a special occasion like your family wedding.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon, and we look forward to welcoming you and Neptune back again in the future. Your feedback helps us as a family business to keep doing more of what works so well.
Supporting dogs who are sometimes anxious is especially close to our hearts at Royvon, as we know how limited the skills and knowledge can be in helping dogs with these individual needs. Our team are dedicated to providing the bespoke support each dog requires, and it’s wonderful to hear how the training and day school sessions helped Neptune feel more at ease in his environment.
Your mention of Romeo, Kelsey, Tilly, and the wider team will mean a lot to them personally. They put so much love, commitment, and respect into their work, and it’s great to know that their care made you feel reassured, especially around such a special occasion like your family wedding.
We truly appreciate you choosing Royvon, and we look forward to welcoming you and Neptune back again in the future. Your feedback helps us as a family business to keep doing more of what works so well.
We sent our dog to Royvon for the 3-week behavioural programme as she was highly anxious and in need of strategies to help her to regulate. The grounds are secure and secluded, with nearby woodlands and parks as well as activity areas on-site to enable a variety of settings for training. Romeo and Kelsey were extremely helpful, reassuring and approachable, and looked after our dog superbly. We appreciated the videos and photos via a WhatsApp group and daily report via email. We also really valued the 4 hours worth of follow-up sessions to consolidate what our dog had learnt and ensure we were implementing everything correctly. Our dog is much calmer, more confident and causing us a lot less stress now thanks to Royvon, so I'd highly recommend their services!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jack, for taking the time to share your experience and for helping other dog owners make informed decisions about what’s right for their own dogs.
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 providing the bespoke support that these individual dogs need. It means a lot to hear that Romeo and Kelsey were able to reassure you and provide the right level of love, commitment, and respect to help your dog feel safe and cared for during her stay. They’ll be so pleased to know that their efforts made such a difference.
We’re delighted that the 3-week behavioural programme, along with the follow-up sessions, has left your dog calmer, more confident, and bringing more joy at home. That’s exactly what we hope for each family we support.
Thank you for choosing Royvon—we really appreciate your trust, and we look forward to welcoming you and your girl back again soon. Your feedback helps us keep improving by doing more of what works so well.
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 providing the bespoke support that these individual dogs need. It means a lot to hear that Romeo and Kelsey were able to reassure you and provide the right level of love, commitment, and respect to help your dog feel safe and cared for during her stay. They’ll be so pleased to know that their efforts made such a difference.
We’re delighted that the 3-week behavioural programme, along with the follow-up sessions, has left your dog calmer, more confident, and bringing more joy at home. That’s exactly what we hope for each family we support.
Thank you for choosing Royvon—we really appreciate your trust, and we look forward to welcoming you and your girl back again soon. Your feedback helps us keep improving by doing more of what works so well.
Our dog Moose had a great stay at Royvon being looked after by Romeo and the team. He is reactive and normally struggles with strangers but Romeo did a great job working with him to help make him feel comfortable. We did training sessions before the boarding which worked really well to get Moose used to the kennels and Romeo. While away, we received very regular updates showing Moose was happy and relaxed which helped us relax and enjoy our holiday. Thanks very much for all the help!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jack, for taking the time to share your experience and for helping other dog owners make decisions about what’s right for their own dogs. We’re delighted to hear how well Moose settled in with us. Supporting dogs who can be reactive or a little anxious is especially close to our hearts at Royvon, and it means a lot to know that Romeo’s care and patience helped Moose feel safe and comfortable.
Romeo will be thrilled to hear your kind words—feedback like yours makes a real difference to him personally and to the whole team. The training sessions beforehand are such an important step, and we’re so pleased they gave Moose the confidence he needed to relax during his stay.
We’re very grateful you chose Royvon and trusted us to care for Moose while you enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you both back again soon. Your feedback helps us continue to grow as a family business—doing more of what works well and always improving the way we care for dogs with love, commitment, and respect.
Romeo will be thrilled to hear your kind words—feedback like yours makes a real difference to him personally and to the whole team. The training sessions beforehand are such an important step, and we’re so pleased they gave Moose the confidence he needed to relax during his stay.
We’re very grateful you chose Royvon and trusted us to care for Moose while you enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you both back again soon. Your feedback helps us continue to grow as a family business—doing more of what works well and always improving the way we care for dogs with love, commitment, and respect.
Royvon Play Days FAQ’s
What if my dog has special needs?
Every dog is a unique blend of their genetics, character, environment, history and family. Our expert staff 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 from 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 and many dogs are selectively social, meaning they have preferences of size, personality and play style. Dogs are carefully selected for our small groups, taking into consideration their individual preferences to ensure all the dogs feel comfortable and enjoy themselves.
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 can rearrange the groups to find them more suitable companions.
How do I track my dog’s activities?
Photos and video clips will be taken throughout your dog’s day so you can see how much fun they’re having! Monthly reports will keep you up-to- date with your dog’s activities, with the schedule changing each month to keep things varied.
Can I visit or observe a session before enrolling my dog in Play days?
We offer site tours to see our facilities and introduce your dog to our spaces. Alternatively, booking and assessment will give you a chance to spend one-on-one time with one of our trainers and discuss what services would be best suited for your dog.
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 adjust. This might start with a site tour or an assessment so that they can start to build a connection with our team, if you would like to discuss your dog’s specific needs you can email us or send a WhatsApp.
