Southpaws Playschool for Dogs and Puppies

11/04/2024

What would be at the top of your dog's search history? I know that Wyatt is smart enough to delete his so that I won't find out...

11/02/2024

❗️BIG NEWS❗️After being a Southpaws foster dog for a year, Ellie Mae has found her forever home with her new dad, Nolan! 💙 They bonded instantly and we are so happy that this special girl finally found the loving home she deserves. 🐾 Big thank yous for the Knesek family for rescuing & rehabilitating Ellie Mae, for Wyatt & Hercules’ families for opening their homes to sleepovers, for anyone who has shared her posts, and for everyone for cheering her on! 💚 We will all miss this sweet, goofy girl at Southpaws but couldn’t be happier to send her onto the next chapter of her life. 💙🐾💚

11/01/2024

Where does your dog's name stand on the list of names for 2024? We have had all of these names at Southpaws (some in multiples at the same time). We will never forget the year of the Gus OR the year of the Max!

The world's largest purebred dog registry has announced its list of the most popular dog names of 2024.

10/26/2024

Chelsea is wishing you a Happy National Pit Bull Awareness Day! 💚We have so many amazing pitties (and mixes) at Southpaws and we love them all so much! 🐾 On this day, we aim to bring education and positive awareness for this sadly misunderstood breed. 💙 Advocate for pitties, fight the stereotypes & misconceptions, and join us in loving all of our sweet pit bull friends!

10/23/2024

The first Stick Day of the season was a huge hit, with many more to come! 🪵💚🐾💙 Sharing sticks, picking out the best ones…and if you’re Hercules, rolling in the sticks!

10/22/2024

Mr. Tim and Miss Sonya voted today.

Every dog needs to remind their mom and dad to vote, because they might win a FURBO pet camera. It shoots treats.

10/19/2024

That’s a wrap on Water Days for 2024! 🌊 Southpaws dogs had so much fun splashing in the pool, playing in the hose, doing wet zoomies, and rolling around on the turf to dry off. 🐾 We have some serious water-loving pups, and so many new dogs learned that they enjoy the water too. 💚💙(Shhh…we might add in an extra Water Day if we get an extra hot Friday😉)

10/15/2024

Introducing our newest Southpaws foster dog: Ranger! 💚 Ranger is a neutered male Australian Cattle Dog mix. He is approximately 11 months old and 35-40 pounds. He is fully vetted and vaccinated. 🐾 Ranger is food-motivated, dog and people friendly, and enjoys toys and playing in the water. He is currently living at Southpaws and is working on his training. Ranger comes with his own comfy bed and basket of toys. 💙 If you’re interested in Ranger, please contact us! Sharing this post would also go a long way.

10/06/2024

Please help us get Ellie adopted. She is such a great dog and deserves a home of her own.

Ellie is about a year and a half old. She is fully vetted and spayed. Ellie is HW negative and on preventive.Ellie is currently living at Southpaws Playschoo...

10/03/2024

THIS IS SO IMPORTANT--PLEASE READ AND ACT!

Check to make sure that you have not been "purged from the rolls". It is happening to more people than just inactive or dormant voters. Go here to check you registration: My Voter Portal (texas.gov)

If you are not registered to vote, the deadline for registration is October 7th.
Go here to register: Voter Registration (votetexas.gov)

10/02/2024

October is Adopt-a-Dog Month!
Ellie Mae would love to be the one that you want!
She is fully vetted, and has been to manners class. You don't want to miss out on Miss Ellie.

Ellie is about a year and a half old. She is fully vetted and spayed. Ellie is HW negative and on preventive.Ellie is currently living at Southpaws Playschoo...

10/02/2024

Southpaws Playschool offers free Puppy Parties on Monday nights. You can bring a puppy, our you are welcome to join us just to pet the puppies. Contact us at [email protected] for an invitation.

Bring your puppy to Southpaws Playschool's weekly Puppy Parties. Give your 8-16 week old puppy a chance to socialize with other puppies and humans in a safe,...

10/01/2024

🖤Happy National Black Dog Day!🖤Celebrated on October 1, this day aims to bring awareness to our black canine friends.🐾 Sadly, black dogs are less likely to be adopted and are often overlooked due to no reason other than their coloring.😔 Enjoy these photos of black dogs who frequent Southpaws!💚🖤💙

09/30/2024

BIG NEWS!
Southpaws is giving away a Furbo pet cam to a lucky winner. Here's the deal:
1. REGISTER to vote if you haven't already (you have to get it in the mail before October 4th).
2. VOTE--I am NOT telling you who to vote for.
3. TELL US that you voted. Comment here on Facebook or on Instagram (even better if you show us your I VOTED sticker and your dog!).
That's it! You can absentee vote, you can early vote, you can vote on the day, but PLEASE VOTE. It doesn't matter if you are a current client or not--everyone who sees this post is eligible.
Picture courtesy of bodieontheroad.

09/30/2024

BIG NEWS!
Southpaws is giving away a Furbo pet cam to a lucky winner. Here's the deal:
1. REGISTER to vote if you haven't already (you have to get it in the mail before October 4th).
2. VOTE--I am NOT telling you who to vote for.
3. TELL US that you voted. Comment here on Facebook or on Instagram (even better if you show us your I VOTED sticker and your dog!).

That's it! You can absentee vote, you can early vote, you can vote on the day, but PLEASE VOTE. It doesn't matter if you are a current client or not--everyone who sees this post is eligible.

Picture courtesy of bodieontheroad.

09/25/2024

Hungry or thirsty? Here are our Southpaws dogs with food & drink names! 🥤🍫 Featuring: Mimosa, Roux, Rigatoni, Beans, Coco, Zucchini, Churro, Boba, Rolo, Vino Cappuccino, Boba, Babka, Oreo, Butters, Haribo, & Honey 💙🐾💚

09/24/2024

Where in the world is Miss Sonya this week?
I am in Tucson, Arizona at the IBPSA Conference learning how to do and go and be and take even better care of your precious doggies!

09/19/2024

September is National Preparedness Month. Make sure that your plans include your animals. You can get more information about preparedness from Southpaws Playschool, or visit Ready.gov.

Those of us who have the good fortune to be entrusted with the precious lives of animals have the responsibility to live up to that trust.

09/11/2024

September's Trick of the Month is Jump Over Hurdles. Everyone that has participated is doing a really good job and having a blast!

09/10/2024

This sentiment is from one of my favorite icons, Maya Angelou. I added the dog paws to remind us that this saying works in working with dogs as well as in the rest of our lives.

No one starts out as the perfect trainer or dog parent. You have to do the best you can every day until you get your act together.

Let us help you if you need it. We can all become better.

09/03/2024

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday!😛Here’s a collection of some Southpaws pups showing off some silly faces👅 Featuring: Wyatt, Coco, Willie, Hazel, Myla, Zucchini, Cash, Theo, Shiner, Otto, Steve, Storm, Shiner, and Wyatt & Luther

08/28/2024

You've all seen our wall of "Dearly Departeds". I know that there are many that are waiting for me, and I can't wait to be with them again.

Show us a picture of the ones that are waiting for you.