Foster Dog Angus

We all remember Aiden! This is Aiden's BIG BROTHER, Angus. Angus is two and a half years old, but he thinks that he is still tiny. We call Angus' breed "Malahita" because we think that he's a mix of malamute, lab, akita and hound.

Angus had several seizures earlier this year and is on medication to control them.

Angus is living at Southpaws and is available every day for meetings.
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Hurricane Ike Dogs Update

In September, we opened our doors to a rescue group seeking shelter from hurricane Ike with seven rescued pit bulls and pit mixes. All seven dogs were left at Southpaws after the hurricane. Although Southpaws is not a rescue facility, we took on the task of finding loving, permanent homes for these abandoned dogs.

GOOD NEWS! Six of the seven dogs have been adopted. Hank is still with us. You can see Hank's story on our foster page

We still need your help. Although most of the dogs have found homes, we have some ongoing vet bills that need to be paid.

Please contact us if you can help in any way. You can donate money quickly and securely through PayPal by clicking the button below. Any amount will help, and any extra funds will be passed on to other dogs in need.

Thank You!

Welcome

Welcome to Southpaws Playschool, a free range canine daycare where our focus is all about dogs! We are a climate controlled, indoor facility located in south Austin, Texas.

We also provide a variety of products and services, including puppy crate training, obedience classes, and training.

We're located two miles south of downtown Austin at 2324B South Lamar Blvd (just North of Bluebonnet).

A Typical Day. . .

Southpaws dogs have fun, burn energy, and learn new skills. We truly enjoy watching each dog make new canine and human friends, and receive mental stimulation while playing games with staff and interacting with their play group.

We separate the dogs into three play group, based on play style, personality and size. All dogs play with their group in our climate controlled playroom and go outside with their play group for fresh air, ball playing and potty breaks several times each day. Nap time is from noon till 2:00 p.m. A variety of music is played to help stimulate and relax the dogs. Timeout facilities are available when needed to promote a healthy pack environment.

All dogs receive individual attention, and we are happy to report on your dog's behavior and activities at the end of each play day. We also watch your pet closely and do our best to note any potential health or grooming issues we may observe.

Our Role in Your Dog's Life

At Southpaws Playschool we recognize the innate intelligence of dogs and the essential companionship and joy they offer their human caretakers. Our goal is to support you in meeting a good balance of exercise, training and affection needs for your dog, regardless of his/her temperament or background. We are proud of the many dogs we've helped learn to be outstanding family and community members.

Our canine daycare strives to provide a safe, pleasant and stimulating place for you to leave your dog during working hours. We have extensive training and experience in pack behavior and have designed our programs to give your dog a fun, active place to exercise, play and build better social skills with dogs and people.

News & Announcements

Southpaws on KVUE News 2009-05-13

We were recently featured on KVUE Austin News! The segment is titled "Giving your pet CPR", and it contains footage of many of our regulars. Watch the video here. ... Read More »