There are significant welfare concerns over the ‘puppy yoga’ trend, which involves the use of underage and potentially unvaccinated puppies in a setting that may be highly detrimental to their health and wellbeing. The Department should work with sector organisations to review how these welfare concerns could be most effectively addressed—for example through introducing stronger regulations, or introducing an outright ban of this practice. (Paragraph 32) Canine Fertility Clinics

There are significant welfare concerns over the ‘puppy yoga’ trend, which involves the use of underage and potentially unvaccinated puppies in a setting that may be highly detrimental to their health and wellbeing. The Department should work with sector organisations to review how these welfare concerns could be most effectively addressed—for example through introducing stronger regulations, or introducing an outright ban of this practice. (Paragraph 32) Canine Fertility Clinics Type: conclusion | Number: 7 | Response status: not_accepted Government response: The Government understands the need for a suitable deterrent but rejects the Committee’s recommendation as existing penalties are higher than suggested in evidence provided to the Committee. The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 makes it illegal to practice veterinary surgery without accreditation from t