Who Are We
At Mind Your Paws, we believe in building strong, positive relationships between dogs and their owners. Whether through expert training or life-changing therapy dog programs, our goal is to help people and their dogs live happier, stress-free lives together.
Mind Your Paws was founded by professional dog trainer Kristy Teunissen. Her passion for canine behaviour and therapy dogs inspired a business dedicated to helping every owner and dog be the best they can be.
Want to meet our teams? Head to each teams page to check them out and find out a little bit about them all.
Our Statements
Our Mission
Equip all dog owners with clear, practical skills so they can raise confident, well-mannered companions.
Deliver therapy dog programs that bring calm, connection, and measurable benefit to schools, workplaces, and the community.
Our Vision
We see a future where every household enjoys a relaxed, trustworthy family dog they can take anywhere; from quiet cafés to out-back trails.
Where animal assisted services are recognised as an impactful support to allied health, educational programs, and community wellbeing.
Our Goals
Expand our animal assisted services to reach more schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings across the Northern Territory.
Strengthen the bond between owner and dog by teaching owners to understand, guide, and advocate for their dog throughout life, while meeting their dogs’ needs.
Encourage safe freedom and shared adventures so dogs and owners can explore more together with confidence.
Encourage fair, effective training that builds trust, improves communication, and delivers real life skills for lasting success.
Where to next?
Whether you’re looking for support with your dog at home, or you’d like to explore what a therapy-dog visit could look like in your space, we’d love to hear from you.
We’ll help you figure out what’s possible, what’s practical, and what will make the biggest difference for you, your dog, and your community.