Dog boarding and training in Rochester, Chatham & Gillingham

I’m Tom, a licensed dog trainer based in Ashford, about 35 minutes from Rochester, Chatham & Gillingham. I offer dog boarding and Board & Training to Medway owners, using positive reinforcement only.

  • LicensedHome boarder
  • PositiveReward-based only
  • 35 minfrom Medway
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Licensed & insured

Dog boarding and training for Medway owners

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

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Dog boarding for Medway

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 Medway

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

A home stay, not a kennel run

Maidstone, Sittingbourne and the Medway towns are a straight run on the M20 or M2. Whether it’s a weekend away or a fortnight’s holiday, your dog stays in a home with a small number of other dogs rather than a row of kennels.

Medway is in Mid Kent & Medway, alongside Maidstone, Sittingbourne and Whitstable.

Getting to Paws from Medway

I’m based in Ashford, about 35 minutes from Medway via the M20 and A229. 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:

  • Rochester
  • Chatham
  • Gillingham
  • Strood
  • Rainham
  • Walderslade

See their progress every day

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

Questions from Medway owners

How far is Paws Academy from Medway?
Tom is based in Ashford, about 35 minutes from Medway via the M20 and A229.
Do you collect dogs from Medway?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off can be arranged from Medway, including Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham. 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 Medway?

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

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