Our story

Almost four years ago, I went along to a puppy yoga class to celebrate my friend's birthday. I absolutely loved the concept. It was such a lovely way to spend an hour, doing something a little different and, of course, getting to meet some adorable puppies.

But I also came away thinking about how the whole experience worked behind the scenes.

I could see how special the concept was, but I knew that if I was going to create something similar myself, I wanted to do things a little differently. For me, the puppies' welfare had to be at the heart of everything, not just an added consideration.

And that's where Pupdates began.

I wanted to create a space where people could enjoy all the lovely things about puppy yoga and Pilates, while making sure the experience was positive for the puppies too.

From working closely with responsible breeders to keeping our sessions carefully supervised, giving puppies plenty of opportunities to rest and making sure their individual needs always come first, those values have shaped Pupdates from the very beginning.

What started as one little idea has now grown into classes across Glasgow, Chester and Shrewsbury, with thousands of people joining us along the way.

And although the business has grown, the reason I started it hasn't changed.

I still want every person who comes through our doors to leave feeling happy, relaxed and already thinking about their next visit. But just as importantly, I want the puppies to have a safe, positive experience that supports their early socialisation before heading off to their forever homes.

We've recently given Pupdates a whole new look, and there are lots of exciting things ahead, but the heart of the business will always stay the same.

Thank you for being part of our little journey. Whether you've been coming since the beginning or you're only just discovering us, I'm so glad you're here.

With love,
Abi ♡