🐶 Is Puppy Yoga Safe for Puppies? What You Need to Know

Puppy yoga has become a heart-warming wellness trend across Australia. People love the mix of gentle movement, playful puppy cuddles, and laughter. But one important question often comes up:

“Is puppy yoga safe for the puppies?”

It’s a good question — and it deserves a clear, responsible answer.

When done correctly, puppy yoga can be a positive and beneficial experience for both humans and puppies. But the key is how the sessions are structured, who supervises them, and how the puppies’ well-being is prioritised.

At Positiva Puppy Yoga, the health, safety and happiness of the puppies comes first — always.

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🐾 What Is Puppy Yoga, Really?

Puppy yoga is a gentle yoga class where puppies are free to explore, play, nap, and interact with participants during and after the session.

• The yoga portion is slow and beginner-friendly

• The puppies are allowed to socialise naturally

• Participants are seated on the floor for most of the session to encourage cuddling and connection

This setup is designed to respect the puppies’ rhythm.

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💜 Why Socialisation Is Important for Puppies

In the early stages of life (8–16 weeks), puppies are in a critical socialisation window where they learn:

• How to interact with humans

• How to feel safe in new environments

• How to handle sounds, movement and gentle touch

Positive experiences at this age help them become confident, emotionally balanced dogs later. At Positiva Puppy yoga provides exactly this type of soft, controlled, loving socialisation.

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🛡️ How We Ensure Puppies Are Safe

At Positiva Puppy Yoga, puppy welfare is the top priority.
We work closely with trusted ethical breeders who share the same values.

Here’s how we protect the puppies:

1. Qualified Puppy Handlers On Site

Every session includes trained staff who monitor puppy well-being throughout.

2. Playtime + Rest Time

Puppies don’t play non-stop — they nap, explore and rest freely.
When a puppy chooses to sleep, we let them sleep. 

3. Limited Session Duration

Sessions are intentionally short and calm to prevent over-stimulation.

4. Small Group Sizes

This ensures the puppies are not overwhelmed and receive gentle, individual attention.

5. No Forcing Interaction

Participants are guided on how to approach puppies respectfully:

• no grabbing

• no lifting without support

• always let the puppy come to you

6. Clean, Soft, Safe Environment

Mats, playpens, and floors are sanitised between sessions using pet-safe disinfectants.

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 Benefits for Puppies During Puppy Yoga

And What About People?

Just like puppies, humans benefit too:

• Reduced stress and anxiety

• Improved mood and emotional regulation

• A feeling of connection and joy

• A break from screens and daily pressure

• A moment of pure laughter and playfulness

It’s a shared wellbeing moment — puppy and human, together.

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What About Science?

Studies show that spending time with animals:

• Lowers cortisol (stress hormone)

• Boosts oxytocin (bonding and comfort)

• Improves mental health and emotional balance

This is why puppy yoga feels so soothing — it’s not just cute. It’s physiological comfort.

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💜 Ready to Experience It?

If you’d like to enjoy a moment of relaxation, laughter, and connection — while supporting the healthy development of puppies — we’d love to welcome you.

Book your Puppy Yoga session in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth here.