Tale of Woe

Yoga Classes for Dogs Helping Canines Find Inner Peace

‘Doga’ class helps Canines find their center.

What do you do when your dog starts getting stressed out?  How would you even know if he’s stressed out? I’m not sure, but the people behind a yoga class for dogs say their class is the answer to the first question.

Ruffin’ It Resort owner Renee Brantner Shanesy said the so-called doga classes offered at the hotel and day-care center for dogs have resulted in a waiting list for those wanting their canines to get some stress relief, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

“It was just kind of a trial-and-error thing — let’s see how it is in the Madison market. But it’s been nuts,” Shanesy said.

The doga classes, which feature eight dogs and their owners, offer stress relief for human and canine participants alike, instructor Courtney Weis said.

“Dogs take cues from us. If you’re stressed out, they are,” Weis said. “Dogs live in the moment, which is what humans are striving for in yoga.”

Source: www.upi.com