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Dog boarding in Ashford, Kent

Your dog stays with Tom while you’re away. A home, not a kennel, with care you can check on every day in the portal.

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Tom relaxing on the sofa with a cockapoo who is boarding with him

A day at Paws Academy

Walks, company, rest and a routine that feels familiar. Here’s what a typical day looks like for a dog staying with Tom.

  1. Morning

    Walk and breakfast

    The day starts with the first of two walks, then breakfast, fed exactly the way you feed them at home.

    A dog lying in the bluebells on a woodland walk
  2. Late morning

    Play and a check-in

    The first welfare check goes in the app: eating, drinking, toileting and mood. Then time to play, sniff about and enjoy some company.

    Two dogs playing on the grass
  3. Afternoon

    Rest and recharge

    A busy morning needs a quiet afternoon. Your dog gets proper downtime, another welfare check, and you get photos in the app.

    A spaniel sitting up on the sofa
  4. Evening

    Second walk and dinner

    Out for the second walk of the day, then dinner and a calm wind-down, keeping to the routine they know.

    A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a golden field
  5. Night

    Bed, indoors

    A final check and then bed in Tom’s home, in their own bed. No kennels, no runs, just a quiet house.

    A cockapoo on a soft dog bed

Recent guests

Some of the dogs who’ve stayed with Tom recently.

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  • A fluffy grey dog sitting on the grass
  • A Bernese Mountain Dog puppy sitting in the garden
  • A springer spaniel sitting on the patio
  • Two dogs sitting together on the sofa
  • A French Bulldog with a gold chain collar
  • Two dogs on a fallen tree in the woods
  • A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a golden field
  • A dog lying in the bluebells on a woodland walk
  • A small dog cuddling a toy pig
  • A fluffy dog with a ball
  • A cocker spaniel standing in the garden
  • A French Bulldog in a cap and sunglasses in its bed
  • A spaniel sitting up on the sofa
  • A Rottweiler puppy lying on the floor
  • A dark curly-coated dog lying in the long grass
  • A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a tuxedo
  • A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel smiling on the grass
  • A grinning Staffie on a walk
  • A Staffie rolling on the grass
  • A cockapoo on a soft dog bed
  • A cockapoo on a walk in the park
  • A cockapoo having a sniff on the field
  • Two dogs relaxing together on the grass
  • A cockapoo sitting on the sofa
  • Two dogs playing on the grass
  • A golden retriever standing on a log
  • A golden retriever exploring the garden
  • A dachshund peering over a log in the woods
  • A terrier relaxing on the sofa
  • A black cockapoo lying down
  • A black curly-coated dog on the sofa
  • A golden dog having a bubble bath
  • A chocolate and tan dachshund looking up in the garden

What’s included in every stay

  • Daily walksOn or off lead, depending on your dog’s recall and your wishes.
  • A home, not a kennelYour dog stays in Tom’s home, with their own bed.
  • Their usual food and routineFed the way you feed them at home.
  • Welfare checksLogged in the portal so you can see them.
  • Photos and updatesSent through the portal during the stay.
  • Pickup and drop-offAvailable across Kent and London.
Free for every new dog

Meet before you book

Every new dog has a free meet and greet before their first stay. No pressure and no commitment, just a chance for you, your dog and Tom to get to know each other.

Arrange a meet and greet
  • See where they’ll stayCome to Tom’s home in Ashford, meet him and see the space your dog will be spending their time in.
  • Talk through their routineFeeding, walks, allergies, medication, quirks and worries. Everything that makes your dog who they are.
  • A trial stay if it helpsIf your dog would settle better with a little more time, a short trial stay can be arranged before the real thing.

Check in on them any time

Log in to the portal to see walks, meals, welfare checks and photos as they happen.

Log in to the portal

Before the first stay

  1. Sign up and add your dog’s details
  2. Upload vaccination records
  3. Book your free meet and greet with Tom
  4. Choose your dates and Tom confirms

Dog boarding questions

Where will my dog stay?
In Tom’s home in Ashford, not a kennel. Your dog sleeps indoors, and Tom only looks after a few dogs at a time, so everyone gets proper attention.
Does my dog need a meet and greet first?
Yes. Every new dog has a free meet and greet before their first stay. You’ll see where they’ll be staying, talk Tom through their routine, feeding and any care needs, and ask anything you like. If more time would help your dog settle, a trial stay can be arranged.
Which vaccinations does my dog need?
Your dog needs to be up to date with their core vaccinations (distemper, parvovirus, infectious hepatitis and leptospirosis) and kennel cough. Upload their vaccination card when you sign up and Tom will check it before the first stay.
Will I get updates while I’m away?
Yes, every day. Tom logs welfare checks three times a day (eating, drinking, toileting and mood), walks, meals and any medication in the Paws Academy app, along with photos, short videos and notes. You can open it any time.
How many walks does my dog get?
Two walks a day, plus play and rest in between, keeping as close to your dog’s usual routine as possible.
What should I bring?
Their usual food, so their tummy stays settled, any medication with clear instructions, and their lead. A familiar blanket or toy can help them feel at home.
How do payments work?
You pay a 25% deposit in the app to confirm the booking. The balance is due 48 hours before the stay starts.
Can you collect my dog?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are available across Kent and London, or you’re welcome to drop your dog off in Ashford.
★★★★★
“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)

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