Animal Farm was not a dystopia when Mr Jones ran it?

Animal Farm was not a Dystopia under Mr. Jones because, despite his flaws as a farmer, the animals experienced a level of stability and structure. They had access to food, shelter, and a familiar routine, albeit under a neglectful owner. While Mr. Jones's management was not ideal, it did not involve the oppressive control and manipulation that later characterized the farm under Napoleon's rule. The initial hopes of the animals for a better life after the rebellion quickly turned into a true dystopia as power became concentrated and corruption took hold.