Da Paws Place

08/27/2024

We are temporarily closed to do some maintenance. Hope to be done. After this weekend.

08/27/2024

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07/18/2024

Over the years, many breeders, trainers, and owners have said that puppies should not be exercised until the growth plates are closed. I have been asked to radiograph 12-month-old dogs to make sure their growth plates are closed. Recently, a well-regarded colleague told me that he had an owner that....

06/09/2024

05/14/2024

This is a great read. Thanks for the work in the study.
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04/08/2024

Train iT! Agility

Is adding a new class time. Thursdays at 1pm.

Weekly classes held with quality training and fun exercises.

Questions please contact me at [email protected]
Do provide a little about yourself and your dog, level, experience etc.

Blynn Baker
Instructor, coach for over 15 yrs. In Rochester, WA exit 88 #.

03/20/2024

Max 200 channel weaves 24" spacing bought for the arena and never used. $300.00 email [email protected].

03/12/2024

Repost from Susan Perry. I really enjoy ASCA trials and the competitors are a lot of fun.

Hi All--
The March (16-17) RAT (Rainier Agility Team) ASCA trial will be taking day of show entries! We have a lot of folks coming but if you want to play agility with your dog (the weather will be awesome!!) on Saturday and/or Sunday, you can come down to Run Wild Dog Sports (formerly Argus Ranch for Dogs) in Auburn, WA and enter the trial the day(s) of the show!! We will be offering two rounds of each class (Jumpers, Gamblers and Regular) each day, all levels!! Here is some information about ASCA agility:
"Thinking about trying ASCA agility? You will find ASCA trials relaxed and friendly. We welcome all breeds and mixes. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
A few things to remember:
Your dog can’t wear a collar when running.
Nice training in the ring is permitted – you may pet and touch your dog when in training mode, but no food in the ring. At the discretion of the host club and limited to one-ring trials, toys may be used in training. You must show it to the judge when you enter the ring. You will have up to Maximum Course Time (MCT) to train; then you must leave the ring when your time is up.
Your dog does not need to be registered with ASCA to compete; however, if you want your qualifying scores tracked for titles, you will need a QT number. ASCA registered Aussies have their ASCA registration number, and all other dogs (including Aussies registered with other registries) need to apply for a QT number.
Applications for QT numbers can be found on the website or by asking the Trial Secretary at the competition.
If you have a height card from AKC or NADAC, or a copy of the USDAA Dog Information page showing the dog’s actual height, you can use it to verify your dog's jump height. Include a copy with your entry or show it to the Trial Secretary. If you have no height card, your dog will be measured at the trial to ensure it’s jumping the correct height.
If you don’t want to jump your dog at full height, ASCA’s ACE program will let you jump 4” lower and receive more time to qualify." Or you can show your dog FEO, For Exibition Only.
If you have additional questions about ASCA agility, let me know. The premium for this trial is on the RAT (Rainier Agility Team) website and on the ASC of WA website.
Come join us for a lot of fun! Our judge is Susan Byrne from Texas and she is a blast!
Remember, you can come and volunteer and get a front row seat for the trial or part of the trial (a half day of you volunteering is always a huge help)!!
The trial will be held at Run Wild Dog Sports (formerly Argus Ranch for Dogs) in Auburn, Washington!!

03/07/2024

Hi,

If you are struggling to start your weaves, Fresh Start weaves is being offered again on March 23rd 2023 at Da Paws Place in Rochester, WA 98579. (I5, exit 88)

Please email [email protected] if you want a pdf emailed.

Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,
Chris Edmark

02/15/2024

Power is on

02/15/2024

We have no power at this time. Road is drivable down the center.

02/06/2024

01/26/2024

Let’s set the scene. This may become a bit sensitive for some, and I apologise in advance.

You’re out somewhere. You might be at a restaurant, a bar, a public park on a sunny day enjoying the sunshine with your family. It may be that you’re on your way home from work or trying to catch the bus. You’re just minding your own business.

Suddenly, a person comes straight up to you. They give you anxiety. What is this person going to do? I don’t know! The person is walking with a friend and the friend sees you’re a bit anxious and calls out to you saying “Don’t stress, she/he’s all good!’’ But they keep approaching you. And when they finally reach you they randomly hug you. Touch you. Walk circles around you. Start talking to you. Don’t let you leave.

What would you call that? Harassment? Assault in severe cases?
How would this make you feel?

Now, after the initial shock you find your courage and you ask the person to go away. Leave you alone. But the person doesn’t stop and instead touches your arm or your hair. “Oh come on, we’re alright. I’m not doing anything bad I’m friendly! Just let me be around you.’’You get upset and might push the person. Shout at them. If you’re a bit more of an assertive person you might punch them. Who knows.
Then the person and the friend get upset. Well? WHY are you here then? What are you doing in this public space if you don’t like being around other people? You have no business to be here, minding your own business in this park with your family without allowing me to sit with you, play with you, touch you, talk to you. Actually, you know what you should do? You should be more social! You should go more often to random groups of people.

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Do you see what I did there?
If you thought any of the above situation is not okay (and I sure as heck hope you do), then why do we think it’s okay to let dogs run up to strange dogs and say ‘It’s okay he’s friendly’?

What we do in the dog world is the exact opposite what we should be doing. We label the harassed dog as aggressive and the harassing dog as the victim.

Dogs have emotions. They have feelings. They have their own characters and personalities. There are many, many dogs that are not interested in making new friends or being with dogs they don’t know they can trust.

And sure, some dogs love playing with other dogs. Those are the extraverted dogs. Just like we have people that LOVE hugging or love making new friends even as adults, but to be honest.. how many of those people do you know? I think if you put it into a % its lower than the people that rather just are with their select group of people and be left alone by random strangers in public spaces.

So don’t assume the dog your dog is running towards on the beach, is willing to play with your dog. Being in a public space means you need to have your dog under effective control. And if you can’t call your dog back, it should be on a long line until you can.

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In case you’re interested.. after quite a few requests I made a video version of this blog as well.

Your dog is NOT friendly, he's harassing others
https://youtu.be/YlWf02MHKCo

01/24/2024

01/24/2024

The seminar was so popular we are doing it again. Fresh start Weaves on February 17th at Da Paws Place 19019 Roseburg St. Rochester WA.

If the JPG doesn't work for you please email [email protected]

Hope to see you here!

01/24/2024

01/08/2024

Yes I will be repeating the Fresh start weaves on Feb 17th. Information to follow. ;-)

01/08/2024

At the request of the people who attended the seminar in December, we will be holding a Next Step Weaves seminar to continue to explore the many facets of weave entries and exits. People who attended the December class will have priority.

If you can't use the JPG file, Please email me at [email protected] for the pdf.

Hope to see you there.

01/08/2024

Hi All,

l will hold a start line workshop on January 27th. If you cannot use the JPG's below. Email me at [email protected] for PDF's or questions.

Are you ready, are you steady?

01/02/2024

I am reposting this from my bestie Cheryl Parker aka Samm N Earl. This outlook makes life so clear and non-judgmental. All negative energy can go into pursuing positive outcomes.

This is what Dog agility should be all about: No bitching, moaning, groaning. Switching to striving is hard.

Do not rob yourself of the joy of the fantastic run when your dog did not get on the table or took the off course but flowed beautifully through the course. Put the error on the list to work on, but feel the thrill of the moment with your best dog as you write it on your demon list.

If you need to be reminded come see me or Cheryl at the trial. And when we are having an off day, please feel free to mention Uncle Vic.

From Cheryl's Uncle Vic -

Promise Yourself....

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words but great deeds.

To live in faith that the whole world is on your side so long as your are true to the best that is in you.

Happy New Year! Thanks Uncle Vic Minor for such inspiring words!!
-Cooper's mom

12/17/2023

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12/14/2023

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