• Pet owners can take their pooches to Puppy Pilates in Dubai. Courtesy The Animal Agency
    Pet owners can take their pooches to Puppy Pilates in Dubai. Courtesy The Animal Agency
  • The session will run from 4pm-5pm on July 6. Courtesy The Animal Agency
    The session will run from 4pm-5pm on July 6. Courtesy The Animal Agency
  • Entry to the session is free for dog owners. Courtesy The Animal Agency
    Entry to the session is free for dog owners. Courtesy The Animal Agency
  • Small and medium sized dogs are welcome at the session. Courtesy The Animal Agency
    Small and medium sized dogs are welcome at the session. Courtesy The Animal Agency
  • It promises to stretch both pets and pet owners. Courtesy The Animal Agency
    It promises to stretch both pets and pet owners. Courtesy The Animal Agency
  • Owners will also walk away with a goodie bag from Hill's Pet Nutrition. Courtesy The Animal Agency
    Owners will also walk away with a goodie bag from Hill's Pet Nutrition. Courtesy The Animal Agency
  • It is expected to fill up, so booking ahead is essential. Courtesy The Animal Agency
    It is expected to fill up, so booking ahead is essential. Courtesy The Animal Agency

A puppy Pilates class is taking place in Dubai next week, and it's free


Farah Andrews
  • English
  • Arabic

Dubai dog owners with an interest in all things health and wellness, listen up!

Next week a complimentary puppy Pilates class is being held at Dubai's Dogwalk, Al Quoz.

Click though the gallery above to see photos from the last puppy Pilates session. 

The Science of Happy Puppy Pilates class is being run by Hill's Pet Nutrition, along with The Animal Agency and Phoenix Rising.

According to organisers, it is a "fun way to keep your pet fit and active during the summer months". Participants can expect a "dynamic, rolling, stretching and often playful" session. They add that it is the "perfect way to workout with your pooch".

The class will be taught by advanced Pilates and yoga instructor Kirsty MacPherson-Wright, who will guide participants though a fun, social and bonding experience, with plenty of strengthening moves.

The class will run from 4pm until 5pm on Saturday July 6 at Dogwalk, Al Quoz.

It is free for all dogs and dog owners, and attendees will also walk away with a goody bag. Naturally, spaces are limited, so pre-booking is essential.  It is only suitable for adults over the age of 18 and for small and medium-sized dogs of any age.

Make sure you are able to supply a copy of the dog's vaccination book ahead of the event.

The Science of Happy Puppy Pilates, 4pm until 5pm on Saturday July 6 at Dogwalk, Al Quoz, email enquiries@animalagencyuae.com to book 

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