Our four-legged family members are important too and there is a multitude of fun Austin activities for them to do, along with endless ways to pamper man’s best friend.
It's A Dog's Life
OFF-LEASH PARKS
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Auditorium Shores – Pets love to run and play off-leash at this park, a great place for a game of fetch or Frisbee. 800 West Riverside Drive
Norwood Estate & Off-Leash Area – This dog park offers a double gate, separate area for small dogs, and a large, shaded main area for dogs of all sizes. 1009 Edgecliff Terrace
Red Bud Isle – Surrounded by water on three sides, this peninsula provides a great place for pooches to socialize, swim and wear themselves out. 3401 Redbud Trail
Shoal Creek Greenbelt – Let your pet get a bit of off-leash exercise in this designated area between 24th and 29th streets at the north end of Pease Park. 2600-2799 Lamar Boulevard
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park – A one-acre dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the rest of the park, as well. 12138 North Lamar Boulevard
West Austin Park – There’s a great social scene at this fenced, off-leash dog park, for both pets and their owners. 1317 West 10th Street
It's A Dog's Life
PET BOUTIQUES
Bark ‘n Purr: Hollywood Feed – A natural and holistic pet store that focuses on improving the lives of pets everywhere. 4604 Burnet Road | 512.452.3883
Lofty Dog – Offers only the highest quality dog food, cat food, toys, treats, supplements and more. 9999 Manchaca Road | 512.291.9232
P & F Pet Provisions – The pet specialty store of your dreams with 8,000 square feet and only the best for your fur friends! 7816 Burnet Road | 512.956.9000
Tomlinson’s Feed & Pets – Locally-owned and operated, Tomlinson’s Feed is one of Austin’s favorite pet supply store. Various Locations Througout Austin
Woof Gang Bakery – Your neighborhood pet store for food, pet supplies and professional pet grooming. 701 South Capital of Texas Highway | 512.329.9663
It's A Dog's Life
DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS + BARS
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Austin Terrier – A kid- and dog-friendly vibe anchors this modern cafe serving craft beers and specialty pizzas. 3435 Greystone Drive | 512.369.3751
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden – Have sausages and beers on tap while enjoying their outdoor beer garden. Be sure to treat Fido to a “Woof Wurst”! 79 Rainey Street | 512.386.1656
Cedar Door – A pub menu with all-natural meats, a large beer selection and a large pet-friendly deck. 201 Brazos Street | 512.473.3712
Contigo – Farm-fresh Texas fare meets seasonal cocktails and beer, plus a large all-weather patio for you and your fur baby. 2027 Anchor Lane | 512.614.2260
Easy Tiger – Hip hangout with both a bakery/cafe and a creekside beer garden that is pet-friendly. 709 East Sixth Street | 512.614.4972
It's A Dog's Life
DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS + BARS
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June’s All Day – Chic option for inventive New American fare, cocktails, beer and wine in a bright space with a dog-approved patio. 1722 South Congress Avenue | 512.416.1722
La Condesa – Offering authentic Mexican cuisine such as ceviche, taquitos, and wood fired entrees on their dog-friendly patio. 400 West Second Street | 512.499.0300
Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar – Fish, oysters and surf ‘n’ turf are dished at this laid-back spot with a shaded patio perfect for you and Fido. 1400 South Congress Avenue | 512.291.7300
Ski Shores – Casual Lake Austin hangout offering burgers, tacos and other pub fare on their pet-friendly patio. 2905 Pearce Road | 512.394.7511
Yard Bar – Austin’s first restaurant, bar and dog park. Yard Bar features a dog menu in addition to a people menu. 6700 Burnet Road | 512.900.3773
It's A Dog's Life
GROOMERS
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Austin Dogtown – A new breed of dog grooming for your furry friends in South Austin. 537 Woodward Street | 512.535.4244
Dirty Dog – Offers the option of a self serve dog wash as well as full service grooming services. Various Locations Throughout Austin
Midtown Groom and Board – A premiere open play boarding and daycare facility and full service professional pet grooming salon. 1207 Baylor Street | 512.477.8079
West End Grooming – In service to the dogs of Austin for over two decades. Their goal is to enhance the health and appiness of each pet. 3405 Guadalupe Street | 512.451.5005
It's A Dog's Life
DOGGIE DAY CARE
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Austin Dogtown – This South Austin doggie daycare gives dogs a chance to be part of a “pack” in a safe, monitored environment. 537 Woodward Street | 512.535.4244
Barking Hound Village – The ultimate Texas luxury dog hotel offering dog daycare and boarding. 412 Josephine Street | 512.477.3647
Bed & Biscuit – Offers dog boarding, training and dog daycare services to pet owners in Austin and the surrounding areas. 6004 City Park Road | 512.343.0723
Camp 4 Paws – One of Austin’s premier custom built dog day care, boarding and pet boutique! 4800 Burnet Road | 512.300.2267
Taurus Academy – Doggy daycare with a focus on behavior and socialization that offers a way to play that improves your dog behavior with both dogs and people. Various Locations Throughout Austin