First thing first: burn off that extra energy! There are several dog parks conveniently spaced throughout the local downtown Austin area. Zilker Dog Park, located at 2100 Barton Springs Road, is a 46 acre dedicated off-leash area bounded by Stratford Drive, Barton Springs and Neff Road. Being the largest park in the area, it is not fenced….so if your dog has a tendency to wander off, be sure to keep a watchful eye out.
After some exercise it might be a good time for moms & dads to think about stopping some place for a bite to eat and a refreshing drink. Luckily Austin has loads of restaurants and bars that happily welcome dogs, so finding a great spot should be no problem at all.
After all of your running around, no doubt you might be thinking a nice hot shower at home is in order. Why not make it an extra special day for your furry date and stop by Midtown Grooming on 1207 Baylor Street for a milk & honey or rainforest spa shampoo doggy bath? Each bath comes with ear cleaning, a nail trim, a towel dry and brush out. Prices vary according to dog and an appointment is needed, so you’ll need to plan ahead for this one.
