The sessions were operated by Yoga Paws S.à r.l.-S, an independent Luxembourg company, not related to any Australian company.
We dispute the portrayal of our activities as illegal: the necessity of separate veterinary authority (ALVA) authorisation is denied. We voluntarily paused Luxembourg sessions following ALVA's contact for safekeeping; no closure order from any authority was ever issued. Metz sessions were planned before that contact.
Puppies were fully weaned. lnteraction was voluntary on their side with supervision, retreat areas and a full hour's rest between classes. Puppies were different from one session to another. We did not sell puppies, facilitate sales or receive commissions.
The human-animal interaction produced wonderful social and emotional results for both sides.
We welcome scrutiny of animal welfare, but it must distinguish established facts from assumptions and accurately identify the company concerned.
Tea-Maria CONSTANTIN, sole manager of Yoga Paws S.à r.l.-S.
