Therapy dog wellbeing events
Happier, calmer people, one dog at a time
We bring calm, temperament assessed therapy dogs to offices, universities and student accommodation across Yorkshire and the North, so your people can switch off, recharge and reconnect.
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- Rated Excellent on Google
- Fully insured
- Temperament assessed dogs
Just 10 minutes with a dog is shown to lower stress hormones
Trusted by teams and universities across the North
Wellbeing events
A Moment to Paws for your people
Small groups, big smiles. We invite people in to switch off, cuddle and recharge with our four-legged friends, and we take care of everything else.
For employers
Workplace wellbeing events
An instant lift for morale, a break from the screen and a reason for colleagues to connect. Perfect for Mental Health Awareness Week, Time to Talk Day, team days or whenever your people need it most.
- Offices, warehouses and sites of every size
- Pre-event posters to drive staff sign-ups
- Risk assessment and allergy precautions handled
For universities and student living
Student wellbeing events
A calm, welcoming break for students when they need it most: welcome week, exam season, or simply when home feels a long way away. Ideal for universities, colleges and student accommodation.
- Drop-in or booked small-group sessions
- Supports your student wellbeing and residence life teams
- Posters to spread the word around campus
How it works
Booking your event is easy
Tell us about your people
Share your date, location and roughly how many people would like to take part. We’ll recommend the right length of visit and number of dogs.
We plan everything
Logistics, risk assessment, allergy precautions and the posters that get everyone signed up and excited ahead of the day.
Your people switch off
Our handlers and dogs arrive, set up and welcome small groups in. All you need to do is join in and feel the difference.
Why it works
People and dogs are happier and healthier together
It’s not just a feeling. Time with a dog has been shown to:
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Boost happy hormones
- Lower blood pressure
- Relieve low mood
- Increase trust and teamwork
- Boost morale
We believe everyone should have access to these benefits.
Read more about the benefitsNew · Launching January 2027
The Moment to Paws Therapy Dog Course
Turn your dog’s gift into work that matters.
The complete online course for training your own dog as a therapy dog. Built from real visits by a working therapy dog professional, so you finish with real skills, real confidence and a clear path to certification.
- Five modules, at your own pace
- Temperament and Training Assessments
- 13 ready-to-use templates
- Lifetime access and updates
The curriculum
What you’ll learn
- 1The Foundations of Therapy Work
- 2Canine Welfare, Health & First Aid
- 3Safety, Compliance & Legislation
- 4Training Your Therapy Dog
- 5Building a Professional Service
Know before you commit: your dog’s Temperament Assessment comes first.
Training with Kate
Build a brilliant relationship with your dog
Kind, reward-based training using the most up-to-date methods, whether you’ve just brought home a puppy or want to get things back on track.
Puppy classes
A friendly five-week group course that builds week on week, with clear notes after every session to help you practise at home. Graduates can carry on to our Junior classes.
- Small groups
- Weekly take-home notes
121 consultations
Training tailored to you, your dog and your home. We’ll work on what matters most to you, from loose-lead walking and recall to settling in a new dog, with detailed notes to follow up.
Book a 121
About us
We exist so people and dogs can shine together
Hi, I’m Kate, founder of Moment to Paws. I’m an IMDT certified dog trainer with a Level 6 Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour, and I lead a team of trained handlers and temperament assessed therapy dogs.
From busy offices to university campuses, our work is about one simple idea: time with a dog makes people feel better. And every dog deserves an owner who understands them, which is why I also teach puppy classes, 121 training and now the Therapy Dog Course.
- IMDT certified trainer
- Level 6 Applied Animal Behaviour
- Based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Kind words
What people say
Workplace event
Absolutely lovely day at work! All co-workers loved it. Dogs were so cute and calm. We will look forward to booking again in future.
Maja Grec
IKEA Distribution Services
Student event
The dogs were so well behaved, calm and definitely charmed both our staff and students! Kate was fab, she made the booking process nothing but easy.
Molly Wearne
Prestige Student Living
Puppy classes
Kate delivers the information in a really clear and easy to understand way which has made it much easier to implement and practice at home.
Emma Howard
Golden Retriever puppy owner
121 training
As a result we’ve seen amazing results with our dog who now walks on loose lead and starting the journey for great recall!
Gemma Smith
Cocker Spaniel owner
Ready to bring a Moment to Paws to your workplace or campus?
Tell us about your people and we’ll take it from there.
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