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Dog boarding and training in City of London

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

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  • LicensedHome boarder
  • PositiveReward-based only
  • 80 minfrom City of London
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Dog boarding and training for City of London owners

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

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Dog boarding for City of London

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 City of London

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

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A countryside break from the city

Life in the City or Westminster doesn’t leave dogs much room to run. A stay in Kent gives them long walks, open fields and a quiet home, with photos and updates in the app while they’re away.

City of London is one of the Central London areas Tom covers, alongside Westminster, Lambeth and Waltham Forest.

Life at Paws Academy

Walks, naps, zoomies and training. A few of the dogs who’ve stayed with Tom, who collects from City of London.

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  • A grey curly-coated dog coming back across the garden
  • A Staffie rolling on the grass
  • A cockapoo having a sniff on the field
  • Two dogs playing on the grass
  • A black curly-coated dog on the sofa
  • A shepherd-type dog sitting and paying attention
  • Two dogs sitting together on the sofa
  • A dog lying in the bluebells on a woodland walk
  • Tom practising heelwork with a German Shepherd
  • A spaniel sitting up on the sofa

Getting to Paws from City of London

I’m based in Ashford, roughly 80 minutes from City of London up the M20 and A2 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:

  • Barbican
  • Bank
  • Aldgate
  • Smithfield

See their progress every day

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

Questions from City of London owners

How far is Paws Academy from City of London?
Tom is based in Ashford, about 80 minutes from City of London up the M20 and A2.
Do you collect dogs from City of London?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from City of London, including Barbican, Bank, Aldgate. 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 City of London?

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

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Other areas we cover

Based in Ashford, with pickup and drop-off across Kent and London. Find your area:

Ashford & the Weald

Canterbury & the north coast

Folkestone, Dover & Romney Marsh

Thanet

Mid Kent & Medway

West Kent

London

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