Paws Perrydise

04/06/2025

What a wonderful turnout today! Props to having an excellent selection of books, puzzles and toys 🐶

04/04/2025

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04/03/2025

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04/02/2025

If your dog hates thunderstorms, now is the time to get those medications in...

04/02/2025

I know a few pups that are gonna be happy about this news. As the weather gets nicer we hope to start picking up some of our popular Saturday daycare days.
We will need more than 6 dogs to attend to host them, so sign up ASAP if you want them.
Hours for Saturdays will be 8am-5pm.

04/01/2025

When I see the most struggle, is when we are too worried about being generous for our dogs behavior. When we let go of that...the whole world opens up!

Positive reinforcement is a pleasant approach to our interactions with animals (and even fellow humans). Used correctly, positive reinforcement can be beautifully nuanced, scalable, infinitely adjustable to the specific animal’s preferences, and calibrated precisely to sending clear messages ranging from “nice job!” to “Holy smokes, what an outstanding decision made under difficult conditions!” In short, R+ is awesome!

What I often see, unfortunately, is a somewhat clunky use of positive reinforcement. The reinforcement often becomes just food treats or maybe a toy rather than a range of possibilities. The pay scale is sometimes just one treat, no matter how difficult the behavior. Rewards can devolve into promises and prompts with the handler reaching for the treat pouch as the dog looks about ready to do X. This happens without the handler even noticing – but the dog sees it and read it correctly, and it all becomes part of the interaction.

The power and the presence of intrinsic reinforcement goes unnoticed or misunderstood, though it speaks to the individual dog’s interests and joys. Instead, we reach for the extrinsic reinforcers which can be powerful, but can also set up both handler and dog for disappointment and frustration when not used with skill. Or when the dog expects to see a prompt or promise.

I read through various forums and discussion groups, so I get to see how a wide range of R+ trainers recommend working with this or that behavior problem. Most troubling to my way of thinking is that many behavior problems are treated as if the dog has a chicken or cheese deficiency. So many techniques frame behavior issues as something that can be addressed with sufficient supplementation of chicken or cheese.

Read more at: https://suzanneclothier.com/widespread-chicken-and-cheese-deficiency/

03/31/2025

UPCOMING EVENT @ Act4Books

Bethanie Deeney Murguia - Author Visit
Sunday Apr 6th, 2025
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Join in on the 'Wagnificent' fun at Act 4 Books on Sunday, April 6th for a visit from author Bethanie Deeney Murguia! Bethanie is a Castile native who now calls California home.

From 1:00PM - 2:00PM Bethanie will be with us at 4 South Main Street reading from her book, hosting a drawing demonstration, and signing copies of her books!

We will also be joined by our friends from the SPCA and Paws Perrydise.

At the event there will be:
- An author reading and drawing demonstration
- Signed copies of Wagnificent by Bethanie Murguia (or one of her other titles we have for sale)
- Human treats
- Dog treats

If you would like to reserve your signed copy of Wagnificent before the event, pre-order with the button below, and your copy will be waiting for you at the event. If you want a different title, we will have others available for purchase at the event to be signed by Bethanie.

Attending the event is free, but please reserve your spot (no purchase or payment necessary), using the RSVP button below so we know you are coming!

03/27/2025

Congratulations to our recent puppy graduates 🎓 🐶

03/26/2025

An important discussion

Every day dogs are subjected to shock and prong collars under the guise of better control and more reliable behavior. The Price Of Pain exposes the behaviora...

03/24/2025

We have 2 dates we will be unavailable for summer boarding:
June 13-15th
July 4-6th
Sorry for any inconvenience

03/24/2025

Boarding Information:
Its been awhile since we posted our boarding policies and procedures so here is a refresher.

We board our dogs in home, but the boarding also includes free daycare during the normal daycare hours M-F 7am-6pm. We charge per day because that makes the most sense with daycare.
Our boarding is more like a "family and friends" situation where my clients dogs become regulars so I do not advertise for new clients much because we are typically not needing to fill spots. Our smaller setup is more geared towards low stress, high fun with social dogs. Dogs who have not been to our daycare before must do a trial to ensure they will fit into our environment, so we cannot take last minute requests for them if they have never been here. We ask that you plan ahead as soon as you know you may need us.

Drop off & Pickups: We offer are HUGE open time slot compared to other places, but that means we do not do exceptions beyond these times. We allow Monday-Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm by appointment, and Sunday is 10am-12pm by appointment. If they wish to play, we would love to have them before 10am on daycare days.

Payments: We require a Non-Refundable deposit to hold the requested dates. If you cancel, that is forfeited. We are happy to reschedule instead of cancel if needed. But as a small business with limited availability I must enforce this policy. The rest of the boarding bill is due by pickup, but can be paid at drop off (cash discount offered).

Booking: All booking is done online by you! You can make an account and sign up for the trial day (trial is booked as daycare on Mondays or Wednesdays) or the boarding dates you need yourself.

You can reset your password if you can't remember what it was. We'll send you an email with a secure link to reset your password. reset your password.

03/23/2025

The first few months of a puppy’s life can shape their entire future!

🐾 Puppies exposed to new sights, sounds, and experiences in a positive way without trauma before 14 weeks have been shown in research studies to grow into more confident, well-adjusted dogs. Early socialization can help to them learn faster, solve problems better, and reduces fear-based behaviors. Who would deny a no cost way to help their fur baby be smarter, more resilient, and a better problem solver? Yet, people everyday do not take this essential step.

Every interaction counts! Safe (to the puppy, not you) introductions to people, other dogs, and different environments build resilience and emotional stability. A well-socialized puppy is less likely to struggle with anxiety and reactivity later in life. 🐶💡

Don’t wait—give your pup the best start possible. Whether it’s puppy classes, positive experiences at the vet, or fun adventures outside, every moment matters.

What new experience will you introduce your puppy to today?

❤️

03/23/2025

This means safe socialization such as a well monitored/controlled puppy class instead of public parks prior to full vaccinations. But do not wait for that puppy class-that can begin after they’ve begun their vaccinations and vet protocols (before 6m old)

Today is National Puppy Day! An important reminder - especially if you recently adopted a puppy - is that socialization should be part of your training considerations.

Socialization is what allows pets to enjoy interactions and be comfortable around people and other animals. You can find more puppy (or kitten) socialization tips ➡️ https://bit.ly/2GwK58h

03/22/2025

🥩 Real, raw, and ridiculously good. Our Freeze-Dried Lamb Nuggets are made with high-quality lamb for a protein-rich, nutrient-dense meal your pet will love.

Try a bag today! 🛍️

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03/22/2025

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