Doggie Daycare

03/22/2024

02/01/2024

Good read & great advice!

I get asked often, “what should I do with my new pup until they’re ready to work”.

Haul them everywhere. Socialize them as much as possible. Let them be puppies. You can do basic obedience and get a good handle on them. But don’t overdo it. Make learning fun and not something they dread doing. Teach them to tie. Teach them to wait. Teach them how to walk on a leash and work up to a down. Gauge what they can handle and keep your sessions short. Always end on a good note. Praise them. Praise is huge, some dogs don’t need much while others need more to gain confidence and trust in you as a handler. But don’t overdo it, there is a balance.

Know that each dog matures differently. Some will go to stock much sooner than others. Some much later than others. But, don’t put them in a no win situation. Put them in situations where they always win, you have to build their confidence. If you turn them out on fresh pairs at 6 months old and they get clobbered and don’t want to work again, that’s on you. Give them as much as they can handle and slowly increse as they mature and gain confidence.

If you start your 5 year old in football and put pads on them and turn them loose with the high school kids, they would probably get hurt and never want to play again. Start them in flag football and let them have fun. Then you build from there. It’s the same way with dogs. You’ll know when it’s time to advance them. Working dogs are a long term investment. Be patient.

If you have questions ask. Contact your breeder or trainer. The dog community has tons of wonderful people willing to help and mentor new dog owners. Go to a clinic, go watch a trial, network. Find the right fit for your dog when they’re ready, and have fun with it.

01/31/2024

Please watch your pups! We have one of our regulars who is not doing so well after slow and constant access over the last couple of years…. and the acorns dropping from a neighbors tree at his home😔.

01/25/2024

DID YOU KNOW……

And look what breed is #5! A close relative of the pit bull, an often misunderstood breed with a falsley negative reputation

01/20/2024

It may be chilly this morning, but the pups are soaking up the sunshine ☀️ & LOVING it

01/14/2024

Quick Winter Dog House tips:

❄️ Turn the house facing away from the direction the wind is blowing (almost always turned south in winter)
❄️ No blankets, towels, dog beds- they collect moisture and will stay damp making your dog colder (like when you go camping and your tent is damp in the morning)
❄️ Hays for horses, straw’s for paws- straw is a much better insulator than hay and doesn’t sour and smell awful
❄️ When you stuff the dog house, put more in than you think they need- dogs are denning creatures, they will burrow and bed down in it where they are warm on all sides
❄️ Pitbulls and Pit Mixes (short, thin coated dogs) are not made to withstand freezing temperatures outdoors. They usually have a low body fat percentage, thin coat and bare bellies.
❄️ Puppies are not cut out for the cold either- young puppies cannot regular their body temperature the way adult dogs can
❄️ If somebody told you, “dogs are made for weather like this”- they are jerks and they lied. Just because an animal can survive it does not mean they should have to!

11/20/2023

This duo is on fire 🔥

07/10/2023

The pups desperately need homes. Please help our neighbor out who has graciously done the right thing by taking them in, offering them water and feeding them. Located between STEPHENVILLE and Dublin

06/23/2023

Redford & Trolli enjoying the overcast morning 🤍

06/16/2023

Patriotic bandanas are here!
Get them while they last. Locally handmade💙
$5- $7 ea

06/07/2023

I PROMISE your dog will not melt if he or she gets a little rained on!
They may even have the time of their life. 
maybe not ideal, but we do not have control over the weather and the perfectly timed rain this spring and summer is nothing but a blessing.

05/20/2023

For Pete’s sake! Quit shaving dogs that were not meant to be shaved 

As the weather warms up you might be tempted to shave or clip down your Australian Shepherd to keep them cool.

STEP AWAY FROM THE CLIPPERS!

Science has proven that double coated (guard or top coat and undercoat which is fluffy and soft) breeds should not be clipped down but should instead be kept throughly brushed to remove the dead undercoat. The undercoat is vital in keeping your Australian Shepherd warm in the winter AND cool in the summer. If you shave them, they’re unable to regulate their heat naturally which makes them more susceptible to heat stroke and sunburn to the skin.

Instead, grab a regular metal comb and “line comb” the dog to remove dead undercoat. Go slowly.. line by line down to the skin. This will help your dog keep itself cooler and reduce shedding in your home!

Source: Badlands Australian Shepherds

04/18/2023

One of our daily door greeters has got an indoor pad now! Rocky hit the jackpot with a couple that is giving him a loving home, and all kinds of attention.
This picture tells me he’s quite comfortable in his new castle🥰

03/18/2023

Courtesy post: SANGRIA 🍷
female 9-month-old pit - she knows sit and her name sort of😜…
she has been good with other dogs & she is submissive
only rehoming so she gets the attention she deserves

02/14/2023

5 1/2 hours later….
Every quarter inch of this dogs body was covered in mats, including deep into the ear canal. He has to be the most patient dog ever. He deserves a big steak for his Valentines dinner this evening.
Besides his slightly damp face still, he’s looking and feeling fine now. Happy Valentine’s Day!
💙💜, Jagger

02/09/2023

Did you know that we also offer E collar training? Pictured is Whiskey 🥃 practicing her stay beside one of our assists. Her mom wanted her specifically to get more comfortable around horses and have the best of manners around them
254-413-8755

02/08/2023

A just because ‘I’m so cute’ post!

01/31/2023

Durangos not minding the weather either 🥶🙄

01/31/2023

Whiskeys not minding the cold 🥶 front as much as I am ….

12/20/2022

TRIVIA TUESDAY:
what breed is often also referred to as a maligator?
🤔

12/02/2022

Now offering training consultations!
we find that many times people just have a few questions and need some guidance but don’t necessarily have the time to commute to training courses or the courses offered don’t work with their schedule. Many owners also just don’t realize that puppies are being puppies and the solutions can be extremely simple.
Phone consultations will start at $20 for a 20-30 minute conversation.
In person/private lesson consultations start at $40 & are typically about 45min
Call or text to schedule:
254-413-8755

12/01/2022

COURTESY POST:
Due to unforeseen circumstances and no fault of his own, mini Aussie Warrior is in search of a new forever home.
We have hosted this guy a couple of times and he was a pleasure to deal with, no problem at all.

“Warrior is a sweet guy and very smart. He’s good with horses and cows, good with other dogs, and cats too. He’s definitely a submissive type so does well with most dogs. He is 2.5 years old and I have owned him since he was 9 months old. I purchased him from an Aussie breeder in Stephenville.
Neutered, up to date on shots, and heartworm, flea, and tick prevention.
He will come with his big dog bed, a Rambo duo dog coat, his favorite toys, etc.”

There will be a nominal homing fee to ensure proper placement, but it is negotiable to the very best, most perfect home
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PM our page or send us a text at 254–413–8755 if you’re interested in Warrior. I can put you in touch with his current owner who is very distraught about having to place him 😔

11/13/2022

Existing Doggie DayCare clients, we only have three remaining kennels for the week of Thanksgiving. Please send your reservation requests ASAP:
254–413–8755

11/07/2022

Happy Monday! …. From a daycare client 🤦🏼‍♀️:

would it be okay if I come drop him off in 20 mins my dogs ate my glasses and I need to go by the glasses place before work

11/07/2022

Happy Sunday evening from Doggie Daycare… The calm before the holiday storm.
Luxury boarding in the addition to the right will be available soon…

10/31/2022

These 2 have been cracking me up all weekend:
Bebe & Lil’ Man

❤️

10/27/2022

Though we’re not huge advocates for prong collars in our obedience, we are definitely against harnesses!!
……And retractable leashes ❌

Posting as a gentle reminder for those of you in the back...

The important thing to know about a prong collar: When put on properly, they apply equal pressure around the neck so the pressure is not focused on the front of the neck on the trachea. The prongs are meant to pinch like a bite. A dog understands that a bite is a correction. When using a prong collar, you get immediate results which cause people to be more consistent and continue their training. Prong collars require less correction, making them a more positive tool.

Myths about prong collars:

Prong collars stab the dog.

Prong collars cause pain to the dog.

Answers to the myths:

Prongs do not stab the dog. They are designed with a curved prong, so they won’t stab the dog but instead create a pinch.

Prong collars can cause pain. However, so can any other training collar or head collar, harness, etc if not used correctly. Always have a professional dog trainer familiar with the use of different tools as no 2 dogs are the same and no human is born a dog trainer. Don't assume you know a tool because you read the directions on the box or saw some awful pictures on the internet.

The only way a tool hurts an animal is because the person holding the leash isn't using it correctly, does not have the education in dog behavior or abuses animals intentionally.

It's ok to be uneducated but that's when you call for help so we can get you and your pet in a healthy place with knowledge you need moving forward.

10/21/2022

Good morning from Scarlett & Honey

09/25/2022

Oh my, this is a GOOD dog! Rocky has been here for about three weeks…? He’s just fine here for now, but it would be selfish of me Not to make him available to a loving new home. I’m told he’s about a year and a half. He’s intact, submissive, smart, fairly low drive, gets along with all other dogs so far and sticks around here at our place without being confined. Message us if you’re interested in “Rocky”. A reasonable homing fee will apply. this is your chance to get a purebred GSD at a reasonable cost