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While some healing economy trends focus on comforting products, others take the form of experiences. One recent example is puppy yoga, a class in which participants practice yoga as puppies wander freely around the room. The idea is simple: while people move through yoga poses, the presence of playful puppies is meant to create a joyful and relaxing atmosphere. Supporters claim the classes provide stress relief for humans. At the same time, they also help the dogs socialize with people.

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However, animal welfare experts have raised serious concerns about this trend. Some investigations have reported that puppies as young as six weeks old are used in these classes. Puppies should normally remain with their mothers for at least eight weeks to develop properly. Instead, they may spend hours in busy rooms filled with unfamiliar people.

Such environments can be overwhelming for young puppies. At this age, they need a sense of safety and the presence of a familiar caregiver when they are introduced to new experiences. Without this support, stressful situations may negatively affect their emotional and behavioral development.

For this reason, puppy yoga raises an important question about the healing economy. Although many wellness trends promise comfort and happiness for people, they may also create ethical concerns about how animals are treated.

有些療癒經濟趨勢著重在療癒人心的商品，其他則是體驗的形式。近期的一個例子是小狗瑜伽，在這樣的課程裡，參加者會在幼犬自由漫步於教室內的情況下練瑜伽。這個想法很簡單：當人們在做不同的瑜伽動作時，有愛玩的幼犬在場是為了打造歡樂又放鬆的氣氛。支持者宣稱這些課程能為人們提供壓力的紓解。同時，也有助於狗狗與人類互動。

　然而，動物福利專家對這股趨勢提出高度疑慮。一些調查指出，這些課程中使用的幼犬年齡甚至只有六週大。幼犬通常應該與犬媽媽待到至少八週才能正常發育。牠們卻可能在充滿陌生人的忙碌教室裡待上好幾個小時。

　這樣的環境對幼犬來說可能難以負荷。在這個年齡段，當牠們接觸新事物時，需要安全感以及熟悉照顧者的陪伴。若缺乏這樣的支持，充滿壓力的情況可能會對牠們的情緒與行為發展造成負面影響。

　因此，狗狗瑜伽帶出了一個與療癒經濟相關的重要問題。儘管許多健康療癒的趨勢承諾能為人們帶來慰藉與快樂，但同時也可能引發如何對待動物的倫理疑慮。

What Did You Learn?

1-2. 請從第二天文章中找出最適當的單詞填入下列句子空格中，並視句型結構需要做適當的字形變化，使句子語意完整、語法正確，並符合全文文意。每格限填一個單詞（word）。（填充題）

Puppy yoga supposedly provides human relaxation and opportunities for dog __1__ with humans. However, experts warn that early introduction to busy environments without a safe caregiver hinders the puppies’ proper development and raises questions about the __2__ of using animals.

答案:1. socialization 2. ethics

3. From (A) to (F) below, choose the ONES that are true for both JellyCat and puppy yoga.（多選題）

(A) They both involve direct interactions with animals.

(B) They are promoted through videos on social media platforms.

(C) They show how businesses respond to people’s emotional needs.

(D) They both have sparked discussions about their possible negative effects.

(E) They are mainly intended to improve animals’ well-being and development.

(F) They reflect a growing interest in products or activities that support mental well-being.

答案:C、F

Words in Use

1. participant n. 參與者

Each participant in the marathon will receive a medal after they complete the race.

馬拉松賽事的每位參與者在完賽後都會收到一枚獎牌。

2. wander vi. 漫遊，閒晃

Holly wandered through the narrow streets of the old town.

荷莉在舊城區的狹窄街道上漫步。

3. presence n. 在場，存在

The judge requested the presence of a translator for the foreign witness.

法官要求為外籍證人安排一名翻譯員在場。

4. atmosphere n. 氣氛，氛圍

The live music added a festive atmosphere to the outdoor market.

現場音樂為戶外市集增添了節慶的氣氛。

5. socialize vi. 社交，交際

socialize with...　　與……社交

Ken is socializing with the other hikers while they rest by the lake.

在湖邊休息時，阿肯與其他登山客交流互動。

Practical Phrases

1. be meant to V　意在（做）……

These exercises are meant to strengthen the lower back muscles.

這些運動意在強化下背肌肉。

2. be introduced to. . .　初次接觸……

Those students were introduced to basic chemistry during the summer camp.

那些學生在夏令營期間初次接觸了基礎化學。

3. for this reason　因此

The hotel is close to the airport. For this reason, Alice booked a room there.