Welcome
to the
Pack.
What to Expect from London’s Most Caring, Community-Minded Dog Daycare
Welcome to Paws & Pause! Whether you’ve just discovered us or you’re about to join the pack, this guide will walk you through how our daycare works, what makes us different, and how your dog will thrive here — while supporting people in recovery, too.
Paws & Pause is London’s first dog daycare with a DUAL MISSION: To give your dog a STRUCTURED, ENRICHING and JOYFUL day & provide MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCE to people recovering from mental health and substance use challenges.
WHAT MAKE US DIFFERENT
1:5 HUMAN TO DOG RATIO. WAY ABOVE INDUSTRY STANDARD
OPEN 8:00AM - 6:30PM TO SUIT YOUR WORK LIFE
DAILY FEEDBACK FROM A DEDICATED CARER
NO VAN PICKUPS - YOUR DOG STAYS LOCAL, NO CRATES OR TRAFFIC
SOCIAL MISSION: EVERY DOG SUPPORTS SOMEONE ON A RECOVERY JOURNEY
A Day in the Life at Paws & Pause
Our daily rhythm helps dogs feel safe, settled and stimulated. It looks like this:
MORNING PLAY
Morning arrival and calm hellos
NAP TIME
Cuddles in cosy corners
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Sniffing games, puzzles, scent trails
AFTERNOON FUN
Agility, structured games or sensory tasks
GROUP PLAY
Based on temperament and energy
WIND DOWN & FEEDBACK
From a dedicated professional who really knows your pup!
Your Dog's First Day at Paws & Pause
Your dog's first day is FREE. Why? We want to make sure your pup will thrive in the daycare environment. Here's what their first day will look like.
Gentle Introductions
Our dog experts gently assess your dog’s confidence, social behaviour and comfort in our setting, before slowly introducing them to carefully selected members of our pack! We separate our pack into groups based on size, age, temperament and play style.
Stay in the
Loop
We know it's nerve racking leaving your furry family members with us for the first time! We'll keep you updated throughout the day via whatsapp videos and messages from one of our dedicated carers, and via our private instagram account, just for Paws and Pause members.
Detailed
Feedback
At pickup, we'll provide you with detailed and honest feedback on your pup's first day at Paws and Pause, what they did and who they played with. We want all dogs to thrive at Paws and Pause, so we'll tell you if we think there's a care solution more suited to your pup (though we're confident they're going to love it!)
What we need from you
We're well stocked with treats, toys and blankets, all we need from you is:
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Collar/harness + ID tag
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Lunch (if they normally eat midday)
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Any relevant vet or behaviour notes
And that's it! Bring your pup along at 8AM to be introduced to their new favourite place!
Paws and Pause Packages
Big energy? Nervous newbie? Social butterfly? We’ve got a package for every pup personality — with expert care, enrichment, and tail-wagging fun every day.
Meet The Team!
Our dedicated team includes trained daycare assistants, enrichment leaders and trainees in recovery. Every dog is assigned a consistent carer who knows them inside out and gives feedback at the end of each day.
You’ll get to know our smiling faces — and we’ll get to know your dog like family.
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SIMON
DAYCARE ASSISTANT
HOLLY
DAYCARE ASSISTANT
RAIVEN
DAYCARE ASSISTANT
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EMILY
DAYCARE ASSISTANT
BETH
DAYCARE ASSISTANT
Paws & Pause is also a support space for people overcoming mental health or substance use challenges.
Every dog that attends helps provide structure, purpose and joy to someone working towards a brighter future.
Our Social Mission...
"This opportunity helped me regain a sense of structure in my life."
“I didn’t think I’d ever work again. Now I have a part-time job and a plan.”
F&Qs
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IS MY DOG A GOOD FIT?
We welcome most sociable dogs. If your dog has specific behavioural needs, we’ll talk it through and assess gently on trial day.
DO YOU OFFER DROP OFF OR PICK UPS?
No. Why? Because we believe in local care. No vans, no long drives, just wagging tails!
CAN MY DOG ATTEND LESS THAN ONE DAY A WEEK?
Our minimum is one regular weekday. This builds routine and strong group dynamics. You can request extra ad hoc days once you're in the pack.
DO YOU OFFER WEEKENDS OR BOARDING?
We offer Saturday sessions (great for puppies!) but not overnight stays.
