July 5th 2023.
Channel 4 recently came under fire from animal rights group, Peta, for an episode of Bake Off: The Professionals, which featured puppy yoga. Viewers had already criticised the segment, and now Peta's VP of programmes Elisa Allen has weighed in on the controversy, calling on the broadcaster to axe the segment.
Elisa explained the potential harm puppy yoga can have on canines, claiming they often suffer from poor socialisation and lack of water, and are often separated from their mother too early. Peta added that the practice promotes the breeding of pedigree dogs who often face severe problems in later life, and is just another way to promote sales over rescue. Elisa went on to say that puppy yoga goes against one of the fundamental principles of yoga, ahimsa, which is 'doing no harm'.
The investigation into puppy yoga, which was published by ITV, had already revealed that puppies as young as six were denied access to water, sleep and worked for hours at a time. Both the RSPCA and The Kennel Club called for the classes to be banned after they were presented with the evidence.
Peta urged viewers and yogis to stay away from the 'cheap ploy' and stick to downward dog with a rescued pup instead. They have called on Channel 4 to axe not only the promotional videos featuring puppy yoga, but also any other segment that could harm animals.
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