Dog gone: Italy bans ‘puppy yoga’ after reports of alleged mistreatment

Health ministry rules that only adult dogs can be used for ‘animal assisted’ wellbeing activitiesPassionate yogis in Italy have been taking their downward dog to the next level in studios offering “puppy yoga” classes.But the health ministry has curtailed the growing trend after banning the use of pups to protect the animals’ health and welfare. Continue reading...