Business Hours
OpenMonday
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Great Outdogs
About
1210 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA Get directions
Tucked into the Barton Springs Road strip just steps from Zilker Park and the spring-fed swimming hole, Great Outdogs is a neighborhood pet shop geared toward dogs and the people who hike, swim, and wander Austin's greenbelts with them. It's an easy stop to fold into a day outdoors, with afternoon-into-evening hours that suit a post-trail visit.
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