Dog boarding and training in Deal

I’m Tom, a licensed dog trainer based in Ashford, about 45 minutes from Deal. I offer dog boarding and Board & Training to Deal owners, using positive reinforcement only.

  • LicensedHome boarder
  • PositiveReward-based only
  • 45 minfrom Deal
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Licensed & insured

Dog boarding and training for Deal owners

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

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Dog boarding for Deal

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

Tom practising heelwork with a German Shepherd

Board & Training for Deal

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

Travelling abroad?

Ashford sits right by the Channel Tunnel and the M20 to Dover, so if you’re heading off on the ferry or Le Shuttle, Tom can time collection around your crossing. Your dog settles in before you leave and is home soon after you get back.

Deal is in Folkestone, Dover & Romney Marsh, alongside Folkestone, Hythe and New Romney.

Getting to Paws from Deal

I’m based in Ashford, about 45 minutes from Deal via Canterbury and the A258. 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:

  • Walmer
  • Kingsdown
  • Sholden
  • Mongeham

See their progress every day

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

Questions from Deal owners

How far is Paws Academy from Deal?
Tom is based in Ashford, about 45 minutes from Deal via Canterbury and the A258.
Do you collect dogs from Deal?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from Deal, including Walmer, Kingsdown, Sholden. 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 Deal?

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

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