A woman kneels on a terracotta yoga mat in a bright studio, stroking her golden retriever lying beside her

Doga · Dog yoga · Puppies yoga

Puppy yoga with your own dog

A new guided session every day, shaped around you and your dog. Unroll the mat, press play, and breathe together for 5 to 30 minutes.

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  • Free to start
  • No equipment
  • Every breed, puppy to senior
The Dogyoga app home screen: pick a goal such as Relax together, then start today's session
A pose in the Dogyoga player: a video of the pose with a golden retriever, the breath counter and the cues
Your dog's partEvery pose tells you what your dog does

The app

A calm teacher for you, a part for your dog

  • A soft voice counts your breaths. Eight seconds each, so nobody is rushed.
  • Time to settle your dog before every hold, and one tap for 15 more seconds.
  • Every pose says what your dog does: lie close, hold a stay, walk under your bridge.
  • A new session every day, shaped by your goal, your dog's age, size and energy.

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Calm start: the first thing every new member watches.

"My dog will never stay still"

Almost everyone thinks that at first

Dogs are smart: they just need to learn what the mat means. Before your first session, Dogyoga shows you how to prepare your dog: a blanket next to the mat, a treat each time they settle, slow strokes, a short walk beforehand.

Do it the same way each time and, after a few sessions, your dog is used to it. Many dogs end up lying down as soon as the mat comes out.

And your dog never has to hold a pose. Wandering off is part of doga.

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What is doga?

Yoga you share with the one who greets you at the door

Doga, also called dog yoga, is yoga practised with your dog on or beside the mat. You move through the poses; your dog joins in its own way. Some dogs lean against you in child's pose, some walk through the tunnel of your downward dog, some simply fall asleep during savasana. All of it counts.

Puppy yoga classes, where puppies wander between students, have made the idea famous. Dogyoga brings that feeling home, with your own puppy or grown-up dog, on your schedule.

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  • Yoga with your dog
A woman meditating cross-legged on a yoga mat, hands together, beside her golden retriever sitting calmly next to her
Connected breathing: every session opens by syncing your breath with your dog's.

How it works

From sofa to savasana in four steps

  1. Introduce your dog

    Name, breed, age, weight and the cues they know. Dogyoga learns whether you're practising with a 4 kg puppy or a 40 kg senior.

  2. Pick today's goal

    Relax, bond, wake up, stretch, soothe an anxious dog or burn energy. The ideal length and pace are preselected.

  3. Practise with the voice guide

    A soft recorded voice counts your breaths. Each pose gives you time to settle your dog before the hold begins.

  4. Come back tomorrow

    A fresh session is generated every day, avoiding the poses you just did. Your streak grows with every session.

One breath is eight seconds. Nobody is rushed.

Every pose has two parts. First you get into position and help your dog settle, with as much time as it takes. Then you hold for a counted number of breaths: about 8 on a slow day, 4 on a lively one. Need longer? Add 15 seconds with one tap.

The poses

51 dog yoga poses, each with a part for your dog

Every pose says what you do and what your dog does. A few favourites:

  • A woman in downward-facing dog pose on a yoga mat with her Australian shepherd standing underneath her

    Downward dog… with a real dog

    Your dog stands in your tunnel, or lies by the mat if they're too tall.

  • A woman kneeling with her hands in prayer while her Australian shepherd does a play bow in front of her

    Shared bow

    Your dog does a play bow, front end down and tail up: their natural stretch.

  • A woman resting in child's pose on a yoga mat with her Australian shepherd snuggled beneath her

    Cuddle child's pose

    Your dog snuggles up against you. Being close is enough.

  • A woman holding warrior II pose on a yoga mat while her Australian shepherd sits in a stay beside her

    Guardian warrior II

    Your dog practises a stay while you hold strong.

  • A woman in puppy pose on a yoga mat, face to face with her Australian shepherd lying in front of her

    Puppy pose

    Your dog lies in front of you, nose to nose.

  • A woman in goddess pose giving a high five to her Australian shepherd, who raises a front paw

    Goddess & high five

    Your dog gives you a high five with a front paw.

  • A woman sitting in butterfly pose with her Australian shepherd curled up in her lap

    Butterfly nest

    Your dog curls up in your legs or rests a head on you.

  • A woman lying in savasana on a yoga mat with her Australian shepherd resting beside her

    Savasana for two

    Your dog rests near you. Many dogs fall asleep here.

Inside a session

Shaped like a real yoga class

  1. Arrive

    Gentle breathing, massage and a sniff hello, so your dog settles before anything asks for effort.

  2. Practice

    Standing poses first, then kneeling, seated and lying down, the way a teacher would sequence them.

  3. Wind down

    Twists and reclined stretches with your dog curled against you. Included from 10 minutes.

  4. Rest

    Savasana for two, then a namaste and a well-earned treat.

Why dog yoga

Good for both ends of the leash

For you

  • A practice you'll keep. Your dog is the most reliable training partner there is.
  • Calmer evenings. Slow breathing and long holds help you switch off after work.
  • Mobility at home. Stretch hips, back and shoulders without a studio or a commute.

For your dog

  • A stronger bond. Touch, eye contact and quiet time together, every day.
  • Less stress. Massage, sniffing and your slow breathing help anxious dogs settle.
  • Gentle training. Sit, down, stay and paw practised in a calm setting, with treats.

Session goals

Six ways to practise, each with a suggested length

You can always change the length (5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes) and the pace.

GoalSuggestedPaceGood for
Relax together15 minSlowWinding down after a long day
Bond with my dog15 minNormalNew dogs, rescue dogs, busy weeks
Morning routine10 minNormalWaking up before the first walk
Stretch & mobility20 minNormalStiff backs, desk days
Calm an anxious dog10 minSlowStorms, fireworks, visitors
Fun workout15 minDynamicHigh-energy dogs and rainy days

Every dog is welcome

From puppies yoga to senior stretches

Toy to giant: every pose is picked, drawn and timed for your dog's size.

  • A small cream Cavapoo standing on a terracotta yoga mat in a bright yoga studio

    Small dog

    Cavapoo

    Small dogs walk under your downward dog and curl up in your lap.

  • A blue merle Australian Shepherd standing on a terracotta yoga mat in a bright yoga studio

    Medium dog

    Australian Shepherd

    Medium dogs hold a stay, give a high five and weave between your legs.

  • A golden retriever standing on a terracotta yoga mat in a bright yoga studio

    Large dog

    Golden Retriever

    Large dogs lie alongside you and lean in during the calm, grounded poses.

  • Puppies

    Short, gentle sessions and no lifting or jumping while joints are still growing.

  • Seniors

    Low-impact poses, more rest and nothing that asks for a jump.

  • Flat-faced breeds

    Pugs, French bulldogs and friends skip intense poses and keep cool.

  • Long backs

    Dachshunds and corgis are never asked to stand on their hind legs.

Puppy yoga classes or doga at home?

Two kinds of puppy yoga

Studio puppy yoga classDogyoga at home
The dogPuppies from a breeder or shelterYour own puppy or adult dog
How oftenOnce in a while, when a class runs near youEvery day, whenever suits you
LengthAbout an hour5 to 30 minutes
What you buildA lovely memoryA daily ritual with your dog

Already using a yoga app? See dog yoga app vs regular yoga app.

Pricing

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Less than one puppy yoga class a month, for a calm session with your own dog every day.

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  • Your first 2 guided sessions
  • Every pose, with your dog's part
  • The soft voice guide and music
  • No credit card needed

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Safety first

Your dog always joins freely

Dogyoga never asks you to force a position. Poses that involve lifting or high intensity are removed automatically for puppies, seniors, flat-faced breeds and long-backed dogs, and every session starts with tips for your dog.

If your dog has pain, arthritis or recent surgery, ask your vet before you start.

  • Practise on a non-slip mat or rug.
  • Wait an hour after your dog's meal.
  • Keep water and a few small treats nearby.
  • Stop if your dog pants hard, yawns a lot or walks away.

Questions

Dog yoga FAQ

What is doga?

Doga, or dog yoga, is yoga you practise with your dog beside you. You do the poses and your dog joins in its own way: lying against you, walking under your downward dog, holding a stay or simply resting nearby. It was popularised in the early 2000s and is now taught in studios around the world.

Is puppy yoga the same as doga?

Not quite. Puppy yoga usually means a studio class where puppies roam among the students. Doga is yoga with your own dog. Dogyoga brings the calm of puppy yoga home: you practise with your own puppy or adult dog, every day, for free.

At what age can my puppy do yoga?

Puppies can join from the day they come home, as long as they join freely. Dogyoga removes lifting, jumping and high-intensity poses for dogs under a year old and keeps sessions short, because growing joints need care.

My dog can't stay calm. Can we still do dog yoga?

Yes. Most dogs wander at first: they just need to learn what the mat means. Before your first session, Dogyoga shows you how to prepare your dog (a blanket next to the mat, a treat each time they settle, slow strokes, a short walk beforehand). After a few sessions most dogs are used to the routine, and your dog never has to hold a pose.

Does my dog need to know any commands?

No. Tell Dogyoga which cues your dog knows (sit, down, stay, paw) and it only picks poses your dog can follow. Many poses only ask your dog to be close to you.

Can large or senior dogs do dog yoga?

Yes. Dogyoga adapts every session to your dog's size, age and body type. Seniors, flat-faced breeds such as pugs and French bulldogs, and long-backed breeds such as dachshunds and corgis get gentler poses automatically.

How long is a session?

From 5 to 30 minutes. Each goal suggests a length, for example 15 minutes to relax together or 10 minutes to calm an anxious dog, and you can change it.

Do I need yoga experience?

No. Choose beginner, intermediate or advanced and every pose comes with step-by-step cues, a moving illustration and a calm voice guide.

Is Dogyoga free?

Dogyoga is free to start: your first two sessions are free, with every pose and the voice guide, and no credit card is needed. Premium, for unlimited daily sessions, is $14.99 a month or $99 a year (save 45% with yearly), and you can cancel anytime.

Tonight, end the day in savasana for two

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A woman resting in savasana on her yoga mat with her dog lying beside her at the end of the day