Surge of Negative Reviews Raises Puppy Yoga Welfare and Booking Concerns

In the last week of December 2025 a wave of one-star reviews appeared on the company Trustpilot page for a series of puppy-yoga popups, with the most recent shown as posted December 26, 2025. The reviews accuse operators of last-minute breed substitutions and misleading advertising, with one posted review bluntly calling the events a "Total bait and switch scam." The volume of low ratings, and multiple fresh one-star posts, suggest this is more than isolated dissatisfaction.

Older entries on the same review feed reported poor treatment, unhygienic conditions at events, and concern that puppies may be sourced from questionable breeders rather than rescues. Those complaints add context to a December 28 local Reddit thread about Puppy Yoga Club Boston and other social posts that broaden the conversation to animal welfare and event transparency. Taken together, the aggregated consumer feedback amplifies ethical questions around how some puppy-yoga operators obtain, handle, and care for animals during popups.

For community members who attend or consider attending puppy-yoga events, the practical implications are immediate. Verify the event's claims before booking. Ask organizers to confirm the breed advertised, what happens if substitutions are necessary, and how refunds or rebooking are handled. Request documentation that animals are coming from reputable sources: current vaccination records, health checks from licensed veterinarians, and clear statements about whether animals are from licensed breeders, rescues, or shelters. Check hygiene protocols for venues, capacity limits for animals and people, and whether staff are trained in animal handling and stress recognition.

Organizers and venue hosts face reputational and regulatory risk if complaints continue to accumulate. Public reports of poor conditions or questionable sourcing can trigger local health inspections, animal welfare inquiries, or consumer complaints. Operators should be ready to publish transparent sourcing policies, animal-care procedures, and contingency plans for last-minute changes to protect both animals and customers.

If you encounter concerning behavior or treatment at an event, document your experience and report it to local animal control and consumer protection channels. Community awareness and clear, enforceable standards will determine whether puppy-yoga popups remain a safe, joyful way to engage with animals or become a repeated source of harm and disappointment.