Dog boarding and training in Canterbury

I’m Tom, a licensed dog trainer based in Ashford, about 25 minutes from Canterbury. I offer dog boarding and Board & Training to Canterbury owners, using positive reinforcement only.

  • LicensedHome boarder
  • PositiveReward-based only
  • 25 minfrom Canterbury
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Licensed & insured

Dog boarding and training for Canterbury owners

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

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Dog boarding for Canterbury

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

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Board & Training for Canterbury

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

An easy run from the coast

From Canterbury out to Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham, you’re well under an hour from Ashford. Owners here book Tom for holidays, family visits and busy weeks, and pickup and drop-off can be fitted around your plans.

Canterbury is in Canterbury & the north coast, alongside Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham.

Getting to Paws from Canterbury

I’m based in Ashford, about 25 minutes from Canterbury along the A28. I can collect your dog from home and bring them back at the end of their stay, or you’re welcome to drop them off.

Also collecting from:

  • Chartham
  • Sturry
  • Bridge
  • Harbledown
  • Blean
  • Littlebourne

See their progress every day

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

Questions from Canterbury owners

How far is Paws Academy from Canterbury?
Tom is based in Ashford, about 25 minutes from Canterbury along the A28.
Do you collect dogs from Canterbury?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from Canterbury, including Chartham, Sturry, Bridge. 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 Canterbury?

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

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