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Mouse plays with Mangia Staff

Mouse plays with SpiderHouse Staff.

Welcome to the Original Austin Dog Friendly list where Mouse and I have enjoying dog friendly hangouts since 2002.  Dog socialization is just as important as human socialization.  There are consequences for not socializing your dog.   *Best viewed in Firefox.    If you don't hear back within 24 hours, please email me again or call me at 512-659-9190.

Keep Austin Dog Friendly Tee shirt - back

 

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Events - Fun places to take your dog

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Leash Free Parks - play safely

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Restaurants - we sure do love to eat

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Other Locations - and we do love to shop

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Hotels - somewhere to sleep

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Performance Dog Events - a tired dog is a well-behaved dog, a well conditioned dog is a healthy dog

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Supporters - kudos to them

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City of Austin Registry of Restaurants Allowing Dogs on Patios

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Past Dog Friendly Places - :o(

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The Austin Dog Friendly Campaign  - magnets and tees available at Dirty Dog Self-Serve Dog Wash, Bark N Bubbles, Invisible Fence of Austin, Tail Waggins Bakery, Buddy's Chance Dog Training, and Austin Natural Pet / Just for Pets.  Also, join the Facebook group.

 

See the new bill in Seattle allowing dogs in bars.....

 

Points to Remember (Help keep Austin Dog Friendly):
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While you may allow your dog to eat human food, don't allow your dog to eat other people's food. 

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Makes sure your dog is reasonably clean.  No one wants to have lunch next to a stinky dog.  Nor does anyone want fleas. 

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Only bring well-behaved, human and dog friendly pets.  Please seek professional training to address those issues before taking your dog in public.  Aggressive dogs have been one reason businesses have changed their policies.  See our supporters page for training recommendationsCanine Good Citizen Testing is also a good idea for all dogs. 

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Make sure your dogs are up to date on shots.  Carry your rabies certificate in the car.

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Please only allow your dog to only potty away from the main areas, and please clean up any accidents. 

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Not everyone loves dogs (yes, I know).  Respect those people's wishes. 

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Not everyone has common sense or decency.  People will yank on your dog, sit on your dog, feed your dog things they shouldn't eat, and hurt your dogs in other ways. Don't be afraid to correct those people's behavior for the sake of your dog. 

Copyright ©2002 Jennie Chen, M. S.  All images, content, and articles are copyrighted.  Unauthorized use is strictly Prohibited.    DO NOT copy and paste information from my website.  Legal action will be taken.  I'm already aware that an Austin monthly magazine has printed this list twice (2004 and 2006).  I have spent countless hours since 2002 keeping this list updated and with new features for the sake of responsible dog owners who would like to enjoy what Austin has to offer with their beloved pets.  This list is NOT to be used to generate revenue, advertise puppies, or to sell magazines. 

Thank You so much to all the Austinites who keep me up-to-date on the latest.  And a big THANKS to all the establishments for being dog-friendly. 

 

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The need for socialization: Mouse's Guide to Socializing: A neurological approach

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New Page: So you're thinking about getting a dog?  Do your research before you make a commitment.

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Email me if you spot a new location or would like to give your kudos to an establishment.

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Email me if you're a business that would like to suggest ways to help Keep Austin Dog Friendly.

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Found a new location?  Email me and get a Keep Austin Dog Friendly Magnet.

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Got a smelly dog?  Roman Reign Grooming supports KADF.

 

Mouse and Basil hanging out at Freebirds

Check out Austin's Pet Directory, Southpaws Playschool, and Austin Dog events for other dog events.

 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/austindogevents/  

Also, a list of regular yearly events:

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Humane Society of Williamson County Announces Spring Fling Mutt Strut on Saturday, April 29th

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Canine Companions for Independence Ulti-mutt Festival - 3rd weekend of October

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Mighty Texas Dog Walk - 2nd weekend of April

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Eeyore's Birthday - April

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Reliant Parks Dog Show - 2nd or 3rd weekend of July - Houston

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Arrival Ranch PetaPalooza - Mid November - Selma, TX

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S.N.I.P. Fest - Oct. 8, 2005

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Magic PetaPalooza  

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Pet Fest - TBD

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Emancipet Pet Parade Halloween Weekend

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Austin Marley Festival - April

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37th Street Lights - Holiday Season

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Yappy Hour at  Irie Bean Coffee Bar last Thursday Monthly

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Austin Ice Cream Festival  August 18th, 2007

Mouse and I being drinking buddies at Zilker's Botanical Garden

Leash Free Parks  - ALWAYS check out the park to make sure

1. You and your dog will be safe from other dogs, people, or traffic.

2. That it is a leash free park.

3. Always keep a copy of current vaccinations on hand when going out. 

4. Do not take puppies under 16 weeks as they are still susceptible to parvovirus.

5. Make sure you can still control your dog as not all dog parks are fenced. 

6. Maintain control of your dog at all time.   Be aware of dog body language and know how to keep your dog and other dogs safe.

7. If your dog is not friendly, you have two options. 1. Socialize and correct that behavior. or 2. Keep your dog at home.

8. Remember, that it only takes one person to screw it up for the rest of us.  Now Pace Bend Park has a leash-law instead of allowing dogs to be off-leash.  Thank you to the irresponsible person who made this to happen. 

 

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1. Auditorium shores from South First to Bouldin Avenue

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2.  The soccer field area of Zilker Park between Barton Springs Road, Stratford Drive and Lou Neff Drive *Wi-Fi*Read about the City of Austin Outdoor Mesh Wireless Project

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3. Far West Boulevard right of way between Great Northern Boulevard and Shoal Creek Boulevard

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4. Surplus airport property between Old Manor Road, Manor Road, Lovell Drive and the airport fence

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5. Red Bud Isle

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6. Onion Creek District Park, located at the North end of the greenbelt

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7. Northeast District Park between Crystal Brook Drive, the railroad right of way and Decker Lake Road

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8. Walnut Creek District Park between Cedar Bend Drive, Walnut Creek and the east and west park fences

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9. Emma Long Metro Park between City Park Drive, the west park boundary fence, Turkey Creek and the top ridge of the bluff line overlooking Lake Austin

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10. Bull Creek District Park, area of the park behind the restrooms (100 yards in length) all the way to the creek

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11. Shoal Creek Greenbelt between 24th and 29th streets – Pease Park

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12. Norwood Estate on the north end of Travis Heights at the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and IH-35. (Fenced in)

 http://www.texasoutside.com/austinframes/DogOffLeashZones.htm

Restaurants – Patio Areas Only

Remember that although the restaurant and stores may allow dogs, not all patrons are dog lovers.  Don't let your friendly pet beg or steal food from others.  Also, clean up any mess your pet might make.  Note: Many restaurant policies have changed so this list is constantly being updated.  Please be advised that some restaurants have enacted breed bans.  *indicates new additions or new info *Marked as our favorites!* *Free Wi-Fi*

Basil and Austin Java Staff share the same hair do. 

 

Amy's Ice Cream   9 Locations in Austin

Austin Java Company *Fav* *Wi-Fi*1206 Parkway Austin TX (512) 476-1829  

1608 Barton Springs Road, Austin TX 78704   (512) 482-9450

Artz Rib House  2330 South Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX  512-442-8283 

Azul *Wi-Fi* 1808 E. Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 512-457-9074 

Baby Acapulco #2  1628 Barton Springs Rd.  Austin, Tx 78701 512-474-8774
NORTH LOCATION NOT FRIENDLY AT ALL.

 BB Rover's Pub and Grill *Wi-Fi*12636 Research Blvd, Suite B101 Austin TX (512) 335-9504

Billy's on Burnet  2105 Hancock Drive Austin, TX 512.407.9305

Bitter End Bistro 311 Colorado Austin, TX 512-478-BEER

Boar’s Head

Bongo Barbeque 1004 West 24th St. Austin, TX  512-478-7427 

Boomerang's Gourmet Veggie and Meat Pies  3110 Guadalupe  Austin, TX 78705  512.380.0032

Bouldin Creek Coffee House *Wi-Fi*1501 S. 1st Street Austin, TX  512-416-1601

Brava House Bed and Breakfast  1108 Blanco Street Austin, TX 512.478.5034

Brentwood Tavern  6701 Burnet Rd Austin, TX  (512) 420-8118

Carmelo's Italian Restaurant  504 East 5th St. Austin, TX  512-477-7497

Carrabba's Italian Grill 6406 North IH-35 Austin, TX 512-419-1220

11590 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 512-345-8232 

Casa De Luz 1701 Toomey Rd. Austin, TX (512) 476-2535

Central Market *Fav*    4001 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX (512) 206-1000

4477 South Lamar, Austin, TX 512-899-4300   Confirmed with Kevin Blessing

Chipotle - 11 locations in Austin. You'll need to allow pop-ups to view maps. 

Cipollina *Wi-Fi*1213 West Lynn St. Austin, TX 512-477-5211

Club de Ville  *Wi-Fi* 900 Red River St Austin, TX  (512) 457-0900

Culver's of Austin  3424 W. William Cannon Austin, TX 78745 512-892-1114

Copa Cabana *Wi-Fi* 2810 S. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 512-443-4252

Crown and Anchor Pub *Wi-Fi* 2911 San Jacinto Blvd Austin, TX (512) 322-9168

Martin's Kumback Formerly Dirty Martin’s Place 2808 Guadalupe St Austin, TX (512) 477-3173 

Dog and Duck Pub *Wi-Fi* 406 W 17th St Austin, TX (512) 479-0598

Mmm... Opal's Divine Benedict!

 

Dolce Vita *Wi-Fi* 4222 Duval St. Austin, TX 512-473-8801

Draught House Pub  4112 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX. (512) 452-MALT

El Chilito Tacos y Cafe on Manor

Fado 214 W. 4th Street Austin, TX 512-457-0172

Flipnotics Coffeespace

2121 S Lamar Blvd Austin, TX (512) 441-3547  

Flips Satellite Cafe (at the Y in Oak Hill) 7101 Hwy. 71 W. Austin, TX (512) 301-1883

FreeBirds World Burrito *Fav* Multiple locations

Freddie's Place *Fav* Austin, TX  512-445-9197

Ginger Man Pub *Wi-Fi*  304 W 4th Street Austin, TX (512) 473-8801 Until 9 pm.  Then the dogs need to go home for some beauty sleep. 

Green Mesquite BBQ & More NOW known as Rhinos and Jocks *Wi-Fi*

1400 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX; (512) 479-0485

13450 Research Bvld. Austin, TX (512) 335-9885 and

7010 W. Highway 71, Suite C-1 Austin, TX (512) 288-8300

Guerro's 1412 S Congress Ave. Austin, TX (512) 447-7688

Irie Bean Coffee Bar *Wi-Fi* 2310 South Lamar Suite 102 Austin, TX 78704  Ph: 512-326-4636

Join the monthly Yappy Hour with trainer Nancy Cusick. 

It's a Grind Coffee *Fav* *Wi-Fi* Multiple locations
 
Java Dive Organic Cafe *Wi-Fi*   2101 Ranch Road 620 North  Austin, TX 78734    (512) 266-5885

Jo’s  *Wi-Fi*1300 South Congress. Austin, TX  512-444-3800

242 West Second Street, Austin, TX, 78701  512.469.9003

Juice Joint 1625 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 512-494-1767

Lovejoy's 604 Neches St. Austin, TX 512-477-1268

La Madeline   9828 Great Hills Trail Austin, TX  (512) 502-2474

3418 N. Lamar Austin, TX  78705

35th & Lamar Austin, TX  512-302-1486

Magnolia Café  2304 Lake Austin Blvd Austin, TX (512) 478-8645 and

1920 S Congress Ave Austin, TX (512) 445-0000

Mangia Chicago Stuffed Pizza *Fav* *Wi-Fi*

Guadalupe - 3500 Guadalupe Austin, TX 512-302-5200

Lake Austin - 2401 Lake Austin Blvd  Austin, TX 78703  512- 478-6600
Gracy Farms - 12001 Burnet Road @ Mopac  Austin, TX 78758  512-832-5550
Mesa - 8012 Mesa Drive  Austin, TX  78731    512- 349-2126
Round Rock - 1700 E. Palm Valley #300 (Highway 79, next to HEB Plus)  Round Rock, TX  78664  512-238-6300 

Maria's Taco's 8126 Elroy Rd, Del Valle, TX 78617 (512) 247-3038

* No longer in business* Mesa Hills Café  3435 Greystone Dr. Austin, TX  512-345-7423

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill  Sunday Brunch here is fantastic. 303 Red River Austin, TX 512-236-9599

Mother Egan's Irish Pub  715 West 6th street  512-478-7747

Mozarts Coffee Roasters *Fav* *Wi-Fi* Great for Relaxing.  3825 Lake Austin Blvd Austin, TX (512) 477-2900

Nueva Onda  2218 College Ave. Austin, TX  512-447-5063

One-2-One Bar  121 East 5th Street Austin, TX 78701  512.473.0121

Opal Divine's *Fav* *Wi-Fi* We love the Divine Benedict!

Downtown - Freehouse- 700 W Sixth St Austin, TX 78701 (512) 477-3308

South - Pennfield- 3601 S. Congress Suite K100 Austin, TX  512-707-0237

North - Marina - 12709 North Mopac Austin, TX 78727  (512) 733-5353

P. Terry's Burger Stand 404 S. Lamar Austin, TX 78704   512-473-2217

The Pier 1703 River Hills Rd. Austin, TX.  512-327-4562

Pizza Nizza  1608 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 512-474-7470

Portabela 1200 W. 6th Street. Austin, TX  512-481-8646

Posse East *Wi-Fi*  2900 Duval St Austin, TX  512-477-2111

Quack's 43 Street Bakery 411 E 43rd St, Austin, TX  (512) 453-3399

Red River Café  2912 Medical Arts St. Austin, TX 512-472-0385

Romeo’s at Barton Springs *Wi-Fi*  1500 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 512-476-1090

Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ  2451 S. Capital of Texas Hwy  Austin, TX 512-329-5554

Ruta Maya Coffee House*Wi-Fi* 218 West 4th Street Austin, TX (512) 472-9638

Scholz Beer Garden 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, TX. 512.474.1958

Ski Shores  2905 Pearce Rd. Austin, TX. 512-346-5915

Spider House *Fav**Wi-Fi*2908 Fruth St. Austin, TX (512) 480-9562

Starbucks multiple locations

Taco Shack 4412 Medical Parkway Austin, TX (512) 467-8533 and

3901 Spicewood Springs Road # C Austin, TX (512)418-8900

Taco Xpress  2529 S. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 512-444-0261

TCBY multiple locations

Texas Land and Cattle   1101 S MoPac Expwy Austin, TX (512) 330-0030 and

6007 N IH-35 Austin, TX (512) 451-6555

Trudy's   multiple locations (North Location is NOT dog-friendly) - Mmmmm... Margaritas!

West Lynn Café 1110 West Lynn St. Austin, TX 78703 512-482-0950

*Uncle Billy's *Wi-Fi*1530 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 (512) 476-0100
 

Wheatsville Food Co-op  3101 Guadalupe Austin, TX 512-478-2667

Z Tejas Grill 1110 West 6th St. Austin, TX 512-478-5355

Zen  *Wi-Fi* 1303 S. Congress Ave  Austin, TX 512-441-8081

3423 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 512-300-2633

2900 West Anderson Lane, Suite 250  Austin, TX 512-451-4811

Basil enjoys Amy's Ice Cream.

 

Mouse kisses the staff at Opal Divine's.

Stores and Other Locations  

Academy - multiple locations
Arboretum - corner of Research 183 and Great Hills Trail - shops, eateries, and the movies

 Austin Natural Pet / Just for Pets  3616 Far West Blvd Austin, TX

AutoZone - multiple locations
Bath and Body Works at Hancock Center 
Big Lots - multiple locations
Decker Creek Bed and Breakfast  16029 Decker Laker Road, Manor TX 78653
512-743-8835 or 512-743-8090

Dirty Dog 3411 N. Lamar Austin, TX 512-453-DOGS  

Encore Records & Video  1745 West Anderson Lane  Austin, TX 78757-1335   512-451-8111  All species friendly.

 *No  Longer there* FaLa's - 2414 Exposition Blvd Tarrytown Shopping Center

The grave of Fred Gipson (author of Old Yeller) at the State Cemetery - You and your LEASHED pooch can continue the tradition of leaving a doggie treat there for him.

Goody Two Shoes - 1111 Congress Ave S, Austin, TX 78704  (512) 443-2468 - women's apparel and boutique

Groovy Dog Bakery - at the Westgate shopping center next to Central Market

Half Price Book Stores - multiple locations

Hardware Store at Spicewood Springs/183

Home Depot - NOT one of my favorite places.  Enough said.  Some do, some don't. 
Kelly Personal Training 5114 Balcones Woods Drive Austin, TX 78759  512-964-8787
Lowes - Longtime supporter of Roman Reign and SouthWest Working Dog Asssociation.  Some allow dogs, some don't. 
Midas - multiple locations
OfficeMax - Lakeline area
Office Depot - Lakeline area
Petco
Petsmart - They Pricematch just about everything. 

*No Longer Dog Friendly after April 5th, 2007 Recreational Equipment, Inc.  *Fav*  9901 N Capital Of Texas Ste 200 Austin, TX (512) 343-5550   REI DOWNTOWN: 601 N. Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78703  (512) 482-3357 *Check out the Hike with Dog event Jan 16th, 7:00pm*