Southpaws Playschool

Love this place! They are very kind and attentive. My dog, Oli, is a big boy and has some anxiety issues but he absolutely loves coming here! As soon as he comes home, he drinks some water and passes out on the couch. I love the events they do for the dogs and appreciate the fact that they invite Oli to events they think he will enjoy (like stick day)! Thank you for being so kind and welcoming to my sensitive boy. Highly recommend!

Our boys favorite place! From Puppy Playtime to regular daycare, we are obsessed. Everyone here is so sweet and attentive. We love that this place is free range so that he our dog can play all day with his friends. As picture shows… this is a daily on the ride home. One worn out pup is worth every penny after a long day at the office. We can’t thank Tim and everyone else who deals with a GSP’s high energy.

Great staff. Dependable and professional. I do wish my dog didn't reek of dog urine when I picked it up. But I guess with limited space and so many dogs it's probably close to impossible to avoid it. Been going to South paw for over a year and it's been great.

Darcie has been attending Southpaws at least once a week since she was ~5 months old. Prior to Southpaws, Darcie was timid and lacking confidence when meeting new dogs. From our very first visit, Sonya and Tim have been so kind and knowledgeable. The entire staff know Darcie by name, remember details about us, and share photos on Instagram throughout the day. Their attention to detail makes me feel assured as a first time dog owner. Southpaw’s has provided so much enrichment and joy into our lives. These photos are telling of her growth, but the true testament is in Darcie’s excited wiggles whenever we pull in the parking lot 🤍 Thank you Southpaws!

I can't say enough good things about Southpaws Playschool. Sonya and Tim are dog experts and they love what they do. It's the community's benefit that they put on FREE weekly puppy parties for safe and early socialization. I also attended the 6-week puppy training course. You'll pick up on many dog ownership tips and tricks along with learning essential skills like recall, leave it, and loose leash walking.

Our energetic pup Marty has gone to Southpaws for almost 4 years now. He loves playing with the other dogs and we love him having social time! He’s even learned manners and we did puppy training with them too. He’s always taken great care of and they inform us of any behavior incidents at the end of the day and the normal scratches that ensue (ours likes to play hard). We had some troubles with Marty getting too excited at the fence, and while they handled it at school they also gave us tips to handle it at home and now it’s not really a problem anymore. Even after 4 years, he gets SO excited when it’s time to go play. We just say that "it’s time to go to school!" and he races us to the car, butt wiggling. He comes home happy and tired which we love as well 🙂

I first heard about Southpaws Playschool through a friend and decided to check out their free Monday night Puppy Parties—and I’m so glad I did. From that first visit, I could see just how passionate Sonya and Tim (the amazing owners) are about dogs. The energy, the care, the attention to detail—it was all there. After seeing how much our pup enjoyed those Puppy Parties, enrolling in their Puppy Class and Daycare Program was a no-brainer. The results have been incredible. Our puppy is more confident, better socialized, and genuinely excited every time we head to Southpaws. The whole team is outstanding—warm, knowledgeable, and clearly devoted to every single dog they care for. You can feel the difference in the way they run things. Sonya and Tim have built a space that’s not just safe and fun, but truly enriching for pups at every stage. If you’re in Austin and looking for a daycare or training program that’s rooted in love, expertise, and community, Southpaws on South Lamar is the place. We’re so grateful to be part of this wonderful dog-loving family!