Dog boarding and training in Barnet

I’m Tom, a licensed dog trainer in Ashford, Kent. I collect dogs from Barnet, so yours gets a proper countryside break in my home, with long walks, training and daily updates, then I bring them back to you.

  • LicensedHome boarder
  • PositiveReward-based only
  • 95 minfrom Barnet
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Licensed & insured

Dog boarding and training for Barnet owners

Positive reinforcement methods only. Pickup and drop-off from Barnet, or bring your dog to Tom’s home.

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Dog boarding for Barnet

Your dog stays in Tom’s home while you’re away, with walks, play, rest and daily updates in the portal.

A black Labrador sitting nicely on the lawn

Board & Training for Barnet

Your dog stays with Tom and gets daily one-to-one training, then comes home with a handover session.

Plan your pickup early

North London is one of the longer runs from Ashford, so it’s worth booking ahead, especially for school holidays. Tom will agree a collection and drop-off time with you when he confirms your dates.

Barnet is one of the North London areas Tom covers, alongside Islington, Camden and Haringey.

Getting to Paws from Barnet

I’m based in Ashford, roughly 95 minutes from Barnet via the M20, M25 and A1 outside rush hour. Most London owners have me collect and drop off, so your dog never needs a train or a taxi.

Also collecting from:

  • Finchley
  • Hendon
  • Edgware
  • Mill Hill
  • High Barnet

See their progress every day

While your dog is away from Barnet, you can open the app any time to see walks, meals, welfare checks and photos as they happen.

Questions from Barnet owners

How far is Paws Academy from Barnet?
Tom is based in Ashford, about 95 minutes from Barnet via the M20, M25 and A1.
Do you collect dogs from Barnet?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from Barnet, including Finchley, Hendon, Edgware. Just mention it when you book.
How do I book?
Sign up online with your dog’s details and vaccination records, choose your dates and Tom confirms. Every new dog starts with a free meet and greet.

What dog owners say

5.0★★★★★from 10 Google reviews
“Our golden retriever, Maverick, absolutely loves boarding with Tom – he greets Tom with pure joy every time he sees him! Tom always does such a good job taking care of Maverick and keeping him engaged, and we always come back to a happy and tired dog.”
Delle Chan · Kent · Maverick (Golden Retriever)
“We met Tom through dog training and he was honestly the best trainer ever. He would send us 5-minute videos showing exactly what he was doing with Bisous, whether it was lead pulling, recall, or even things like sit and stay, and coached us through everything.”
Freddie Berridge · Kent · Bisous

Booking from Barnet?

Start with a free meet and greet. Pickup and drop-off available.

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