Dog Parks & Dog Services in Texas

Texas is huge and dog-loving, with large off-leash parks in Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Fort Worth. Texas heat is the big challenge: walk early, check pavement temperature, look for parks with ponds or splash pads, and keep cooling gear handy from spring to fall.

Where to take your dog in Texas

Our Texas guide currently lists 14 dog-friendly spots, including 8 dog parks, 2 groomers, 2 boarding kennels, 1 veterinarian and 1 trainer, with the most listings in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Fort Worth. Every listing includes a short write-up, the address, directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze, and a tap-to-call button and website link whenever the business has one. We're adding more Texas listings every week, starting with Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Austin.

Tips for dog owners in Texas

• Walk early or late: if pavement is too hot for the back of your hand after 7 seconds, it's too hot for paws.
• Carry water on every outing and know the signs of heat stress — heavy panting, drooling and wobbliness.
• Most dog parks require current vaccinations and a license — keep tags on.