Therapy Dog Visits

Helping people feel safe, connected, and supported with the help of our amazing therapy dogs.

Supporting the emotional wellbeing of all our clients through meaningful, goal focussed therapy dog visits. Schools, private visits, workplaces, and the wider community.

What we do & why it works

At Mind Your Paws, we specialise in Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI), structured, goal focussed interactions that use the calm presence of therapy dogs to support human wellbeing. Our visits are designed to help individuals feel safe, seen, and better able to regulate their emotions, whether that’s in a classroom, a workplace, or a quiet one-on-one session.

Each visit is shaped by the needs of our clients, the goals of the professionals we partner with, and the welfare of the dogs we work alongside. It’s more than just bringing a dog in, it’s about creating connection with purpose.

Why incorporate Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) in to your space?

Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) use the unique bond between humans and therapy dogs to promote wellbeing and support a variety of emotional, social, and cognitive goals. Whether in schools, workplaces, or community settings, these visits are designed to create safe, supportive environments where people can feel more calm, connected, and confident.

Therapy dog visits can support:

  • Emotional regulation and stress management

  • Social confidence and communication skills

  • Motivation and active participation

  • A stronger sense of safety and connection

  • Building calm into busy or chaotic environments

Tailored Therapy Dog Visits

  • Education Visits

    Supporting students’ emotional regulation, focus, and social skills through structured or informal sessions across all ages. Pre-school to High school.

  • Corporate Visits

    Short, calming visits designed to reduce stress, encourage connection, and support team wellbeing in high-pressure environments.

  • 1:1 Supported Visits

    Gentle, individual visits designed around the needs of a single participant. Ideal for quiet companionship, emotional support, or therapeutic goals.

  • Small Group Programs

    Flexible sessions designed for community organisations, school-holiday programs, and council-run events. Activities foster empathy, cooperation, and confident dog-handling skills, tailored to group size and goals.

  • What's It All About?

    Workshops and sessions designed to educate staff, students, or the community about therapy dog work & the different working dogs in the community.

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Why Choose Us?

We know there’s more to therapy dog work than simply showing up with a friendly dog. At Mind Your Paws, our visits are grounded in professionalism, purpose, and genuine care; for both the people we work with and the dogs we work alongside.

We focus on calm, intentional interactions that are safe, respectful, and centred around real needs — not performances.

  1. Trained therapy dog teams - Every dog is carefully selected, highly trained, and supported to provide safe, predictable visits.

  2. Skilled, experienced handlers - Our handlers understand dog behaviour, boundaries, and the needs of the people they work with.

  3. Welfare-first approach - Dogs are never forced into interactions. We advocate for their comfort and for yours.

  4. Goal-focused visits - Each session is shaped around the goals of the group, individual, or setting.

  5. School, workplace, and community ready - Fully insured, compliant with local regulations, and experienced in a wide range of environments.

What people are saying about our programs

  • Driver Primary School

    Kristy is nothing short of amazing! Her weekly visits to our school along with Chip and Scout have brought much happiness to the students attending. I have seen the students’ communication skills improve and their confidence grow over the time they have attended the program. Thank you to team Mind Your Paws.

  • Durack School

    “My daughter has sessions with the therapy dogs at Durack School and absolutely loves it. So appreciate of you all.” - Parent

Meet the Teams

Kristy, Harlow, Scout & Chip

Kristy is the owner and senior trainer at Mind Your Paws. She leads the way in creating calm, supportive spaces for both people and dogs.

Sharon, Lucy & Jackson


Sharon is a dedicated and compassionate handler who brings warmth and calm to every visit.

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.