Our Commitment to Puppy Welfare
Little paws.
Big responsibility.
At Puppy Yoga Melbourne, we believe every puppy deserves to feel safe, comfortable and cared for.
Our sessions include dedicated handlers, supervised interactions, access to fresh water and designated rest spaces.
We prioritise each puppy’s individual needs, with their welfare taking precedence over the class experience.
Our Puppy Welfare Standards
Fresh Water & Hydration
Fresh drinking water is available throughout our sessions. We provide multiple water stations.
Rest, Comfort & Choice
Puppies have scheduled rest breaks and can sleep whenever needed. Sleeping puppies are never disturbed.
Dedicated Supervision
Our dedicated, trained handlers supervise interactions and respond to each puppy’s individual needs.
Health & Hygiene
Veterinary-grade cleaning, high hygiene standards, age-appropriate vaccinations and professional puppy health checks.
The People Behind
Our Puppies
Puppy Yoga Melbourne is proudly run by the team behind Homestead Puppies, our licensed domestic breeding business.
For over ten years, we’ve specialised in raising first-generation Toy Cavoodles, Moodles, Spoodles and Poochons, with a strong focus on health, temperament and early development.
Alongside our own puppies, we work with other licensed Victorian breeders who share our commitment to responsible breeding and animal care.
This hands-on experience gives our team an understanding of the puppies’ personalities, developmental needs and the importance of their early experiences.
Respecting Our Puppies
A little understanding makes a big difference.
We ask all our guests to help us create a safe, calm and comfortable environment for our puppies.
Clean Hands, Happy Puppies
Sanitise your hands before interacting with the puppies.
Let Puppies Lead
Allow puppies to approach you naturally. Never force cuddles or interactions.
Respect Their Rest & Space
Never wake a sleeping puppy. Respect their feeding and resting areas. Give puppies space whenever they need it.
Follow Our Handlers' Guidance
Listen to and follow our handlers' instructions. Remember, our puppies' wellbeing always comes first
Socialisation With Purpose
Our sessions introduce puppies to new people, sounds and surroundings through gentle, supervised interactions. Exploring alongside their brothers and sisters provides familiarity and reassurance as they discover the world together.
Puppies are free to explore, play or rest at their own pace, with guests respecting their space. It’s about positive experiences, building confidence and learning together, not constant cuddles.
Our Promise
Because puppy love should always go both ways.
Our puppy yoga sessions are about positive experiences, not puppy sales.
No puppies are sold during our classes.
From their early development to their future homes, every puppy deserves thoughtful care, patience and respect.
Have questions about our puppies or welfare practices?
We’re always happy to chat.
Our Breeder Standards
As the team behind Homestead Puppies, we bring over a decade of breeding experience to every partnership. We verify each breeder’s relevant Victorian registrations and credentials, review veterinary health checks and vaccination records, and assess their approach to nutrition, hygiene, maternal care and early socialisation.
We also work closely with breeders to understand each puppy’s individual development, temperament, feeding routines and welfare needs. Our commitment goes beyond breeder registration, focusing on responsible practices and the quality of care every puppy receives.
Shifting the focus: Fostering a stronger start
We believe that taking on the responsibility of owning a dog is a big decision. We know that from the time commitment, financial responsibility and lifestyle change – it is so important to thoughtfully consider when is the right time. That’s why our events are designed to help puppies, who already have families waiting to welcome them home, with important socialisation.
Contrary to existing businesses in the industry, our events are not selling based. Through gentle handling and exposure to new people and activities, our events aim to help puppies build confidence and prepare them into adulthood. Our experiences are a win/win: the pups gain confidence and humans get a lasting endorphin boost from all the puppy love.
Though our puppies are fortunate to go home to their forever families, we know not all doggies are so lucky. That’s why with every ticket sold, a percentage of profits are donated to the RSPCA.