Puppies and Pilates, a premium, instructor-led fitness concept that pairs a full Pilates workout with the uplifting presence of puppies, will officially launch on April 11, 2026 across select locations in Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, West Springfield, VA, and Annapolis, MD.
Founded by Bethany Kazaba, Entrepreneur and Founder of Neighborhood Retail Group (NRG), Puppies and Pilates was born from a vision to create a scalable, feel-good fitness concept that blends physical wellness, community, and a deep love for animals. With a degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Delaware and more than 13 years leading NRG, a successful commercial real estate firm which assists others to successfully launch their businesses, Kazaba is adding a new business to her own portfolio while continuing to support NRG clients.
“I’ve spent my career helping Landlords and Tenants bring businesses to life,” says Kazaba. “Puppies and Pilates is the culmination of things that mean a lot to me—physical and mental health, community, and animals. I want to share this newest endeavor with my NRG clients and local communities, led by a team of strong, driven women who will scale Puppies and Pilates into something truly impactful.”
Unlike novelty-based animal fitness classes, Puppies and Pilates delivers a true 45-minute Pilates workout, with programming curated by Director of Operations Alex Perrin—Owner, Founder and CEO of Cut Seven, former Director of Coach Development at [solidcore], and a classically trained ballerina of 18 years—in collaboration with leading instructors across the DMV, bringing a structured, results-driven approach to every session. The experience is designed to stand on its own as a premium fitness offering—enhanced, not defined, by the presence of puppies.
New to pilates? Learn what it is and how it can help you.
Read the full acticle here
