About Doherty Dog Services
Doherty Dog Services was originally started by me, Laura Doherty, in March 2019, after I noticed a lack of force free dog walkers in Folkestone, Kent. We wanted someone who would not only walk our Sprocker Spaniel puppy Duke Silver, but also reinforce the training we’d worked hard on at home. We realized that we couldn’t be the only ones with this problem, so Doherty Dog Services was born!
Laura
Within a month of starting to walk and care for the lovely dogs of Folkestone, I realized that my passion was dog training. I have since studied with Absolute Dogs Training Academy and Canine Principles. I am currently working towards the Ofqual Level 5 in Canine Care & Behaviour Award. I also have a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University. I’ve now been professionally training dogs for over 7 years, helping owners across Kent and online with a number of training and behaviour issues.
I have limited availability to help with a select number of new clients in the coming months. Email dohertydogservices@gmail.com to discuss the issues you’re struggling with with your dog and let’s get training together!
Dan
In November 2019, Dan left his construction job in London to join Doherty Dog Services. Dan has always been most comfortable roaming the great outdoors and had loved joining me and the gang for adventures whenever possible over the past eight months. Like myself, he grew up in a house full of animals including cats, chincillas, terrapins and of course, dogs. Dan has attended a number of training workshops which inform his dog walking and is certified in Canine First Aid.
Dan and I have three young children and we sadly lost our spaniel Duke in July 2026 at just 8 years old.
Claire
Claire joined the team as a dog walker in February 2024. She’s a huge dog lover and has her own German Shepherd, Casper. Claire is fully insured and is qualified to a level 3 in canine first aid. She runs group walks Monday- Friday and has a limited availability for friendly, sociable dogs in her groups.
Doherty Dog Services
Doherty Dog Services grew again in February 2026 and we now have Matt and Vicky on our team. We are all committed to a force free, positive approach to canine coaching and this principle of reward based training forms the ethos of all our services. You can trust that Laura, Dan, Claire, Matt and Vicky will always ensure the safety, welfare and happiness of your dog.