Dog boarding and training in Gravesend

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

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

Dog boarding and training for Gravesend owners

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

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Dog boarding for Gravesend

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 Gravesend

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

A calmer alternative to kennels

West Kent is 40 to 50 minutes from Ashford. If your usual kennels are full, or your dog finds kennels stressful, a home stay with only a few dogs can be a much calmer option, with daily updates so you can see how they’re doing.

Gravesend is in West Kent, alongside Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks.

Getting to Paws from Gravesend

I’m based in Ashford, about 45 minutes from Gravesend via the M20 and M2. 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:

  • Northfleet
  • Meopham
  • Higham
  • Istead Rise

See their progress every day

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

Questions from Gravesend owners

How far is Paws Academy from Gravesend?
Tom is based in Ashford, about 45 minutes from Gravesend via the M20 and M2.
Do you collect dogs from Gravesend?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from Gravesend, including Northfleet, Meopham, Higham. 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 Gravesend?

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

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