Dog boarding and training in Folkestone

I’m Tom, a licensed dog trainer based in Ashford, about 20 minutes from Folkestone. I offer dog boarding and Board & Training to Folkestone owners, using positive reinforcement only.

  • LicensedHome boarder
  • PositiveReward-based only
  • 20 minfrom Folkestone
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Licensed & insured

Dog boarding and training for Folkestone owners

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

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Dog boarding for Folkestone

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 Folkestone

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.

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

Getting to Paws from Folkestone

I’m based in Ashford, about 20 minutes from Folkestone down the M20. 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:

  • Cheriton
  • Sandgate
  • Hawkinge
  • Capel-le-Ferne
  • Lyminge

See their progress every day

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

Questions from Folkestone owners

How far is Paws Academy from Folkestone?
Tom is based in Ashford, about 20 minutes from Folkestone down the M20.
Do you collect dogs from Folkestone?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from Folkestone, including Cheriton, Sandgate, Hawkinge. 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 Folkestone?

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

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