Style of the City introduces Royvon Dog Training & Hotels, the premier destination in Wales in caring for our cherished furry companions.
Royvon Dog Training & Hotels was started 65 years ago in Merthyr Tydfil. Owner Darren James grew up there with the family business, surrounded
by the kennels and getting involved in training from a young age. Nowadays, Royvon is owned by Darren and his wife Hannah, and the original site is in Merthyr, offering comfortable boarding options alongside qualified dog training. Training includes course blocks and their signature residential training, helping dogs over an intensive three-week period with everything from recall and basic skills to fear and anxiety reactions that can be life-changing.
In 2024, Royvon extended its reach in Wales with the introduction of ‘Royvon Playhouse’ in Bridgend. “Over the years, we have seen dogs become increasingly part of the family, and owners want more for their dog while they are away.” says Darren, “They don’t just want secure boarding; they want their dog to have as much fun on holiday as they are! They want to know their dog is enjoying their stay, being stimulated, making friends and receiving real love and attention.”
The difference at Royvon Playhouse is in the name. Alongside safe, cosy sleep spaces for the night, there is an emphasis on play during the day, with dogs able to choose whether they want to be in one of the large indoor paddocks or outside in the large play areas. Both have equipment, toys, and staff to play with, as well as other friendly dogs with which to run, sniff, and explore. There is a sensory garden planted to celebrate 65 years of Royvon, as well as an exclusive indoor scent space option set up for each dog that visits – encouraging dogs to use their noses for an experience that gives them a brain workout and makes them feel great. All staff love dogs and are on-hand 24 hours a day to make sure dogs are having fun, staying safe and playing nicely.
Royvon Playhouse offers boarding alongside well-considered daycare programme, ‘Play Days’, including time in the scent space. Your dog is welcome to come and experience Royvon Playhouse for the first time with a free day trial session of Play Days, simply sign up at www.royvon.co.uk/free to introduce your dog to the friendly, fun world of Royvon.
