🐶 Ethical Puppy Yoga Practices: Ensuring Animal Welfare
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In recent years, Puppy Yoga has captured hearts across the globe — blending the calming flow of yoga with the playful energy of puppies. But behind the cute photos and joyful squeals lies a vital question: how can we ensure that this trend remains truly ethical and respectful to the animals involved?
At Positiva Puppy Yoga, we believe that the well-being of our puppies comes before everything else. Here's how we implement ethical Puppy Yoga practices that prioritise animal welfare, comfort, and joy — while creating an unforgettable experience for our participants in Sydney and beyond.
🐾 1. Collaborating With Trusted, Responsible Breeders for Puppy Yoga
We only work with ethical breeders who meet high standards of animal care. Our puppies come from environments where they are loved, well-socialised, and monitored closely for health and temperament — ensuring they are perfectly suited for puppy yoga sessions.
🏠 2. Creating a Safe and Positive Puppy Yoga Environment
Each yoga session is thoughtfully designed to create a calm, joyful and nurturing environment for the puppies. They enjoy their own cosy playpens during rest time, and explore freely during playtime in a safe, welcoming space that’s fully adapted for their comfort and well-being.
⏰ 3. Balanced Puppy Yoga Schedules with Rest Periods
Puppies need regular rest to feel their best. That’s why we follow a gentle and structured rhythm in all our Puppy Yoga sessions:
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30 minutes of yoga – puppies rest peacefully in their playpen
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30 minutes of playtime – supervised, calm interaction with participants
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+ 30 minutes of break between each session, with no human interaction, to allow full recovery
In total, each puppy benefits from at least 1 hour of rest before joining the next session, ensuring they remain relaxed, happy, and fully comfortable in the space.
💪 4. Small Group Puppy Yoga Classes for Comfort and Care
Our Puppy Yoga sessions welcome up to 12–13 participants to create a warm, relaxed and harmonious atmosphere. This intimate setting encourages meaningful connections, offers a calm rhythm for everyone, and gives each puppy the space to engage joyfully and at their own pace.
5. Educating Participants Before Every Puppy Yoga Session
Before each session, we explain the rules for interacting with the puppies:
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No chasing or grabbing
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Let the puppies come to you
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Respect their signs of tiredness or retreat.
This helps create a culture of respect, empathy, and mindful connection — aligning with the spirit of ethical puppy yoga.
🤝 6. Partnering with Animal Welfare Experts to Refine Puppy Yoga Practices
We regularly consult with veterinarians, dog behaviourists, and animal welfare organisations to refine our practices and stay aligned with the best standards for puppy yoga in Australia.
Final Thoughts: Experience Puppy Yoga That Respects Animals
Puppy Yoga should be a source of joy for both humans and puppies. When done ethically, it becomes a meaningful, mindful moment of shared happiness.
At Positiva Puppy Yoga, we're committed to showing that you can enjoy the magic of Puppy Yoga in Sydney and across Australia — while prioritising animal care, ethics, and integrity every step of the way.
Ready to experience Puppy Yoga — the ethical way?