Dog walking in Goodsprings

Downtown Edgewood

About 15 miles southwest of San Antonio, you’ll find Pizza Barn. This restaurant, which is quite literally a big red barn, has earned numerous awards and recognition for its quality pies. Start off with an appetizer – an order of green chile bread sticks, zucchini, or wings. Then chow down on a pizza and salad. They feature dozens of specialty pies. One that might be worth checking out is “The Range,” which includes fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, a bit of oregano with a olive oil base. The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Henderson

Esselmont Dog Park will have your hound howling! This wide-open grass dog park will let your pup roam around without a leash! There are not areas sectioned off, so make sure your furry friend behaves around its fellow hounds. There are restrooms and benches sit nearby the off-leash park. Just remember to bring your pooch some water. Picnic tables and playgrounds are scattered across the park. There’s also a walking trail, if you’d rather go on a stroll with your pup. Remember, though, to keep Fido on a leash outside the enclosed dog park. The park’s hours are 6 a.m. to midnight.

Silverado Ranch

Have you every gotten professional pictures done of your beloved hound? GRJV Studios – South of Las Vegas will make your dreams come true. They offer professional pet photography services. Rick Vierkandt runs the operation as the lead photographer. He has worked as a photographer for over a decade, specializing in portraiture. He’s professionally trained in various photography and editing software, which allows him to capture your pooch’s personality through his unique editing style. And he’ll travel just about anywhere to get the best snaps of your pup in his natural environment. This way, you can always have your furry friend with you! Contact him directly for pricing packages and appointments.

Silverado Ranch

Las Cazuelas offers authentic Mexican food and dog-friendly outdoor tables. Does it get any better? Their delicious traditional dishes will leave you full and happy. They offer tacos, tortas, quesadillas, desserts, beverages and much more. There are plenty of options for both meat-eaters and vegetarians. Try the Torta de Pierna, an adobo sauce-smother pork leg with fried beans and avocado slices on a sandwich roll, or just a classic cheese quesadilla with guacamole. You might even feel nice enough to sneak your pup a tortilla chip. Their hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. they are closed on Wednesday.

Southfork

Put simply, Cactus Wren Dog Park is doggy heaven. The park offers you pooch a variety of activities that will make it hard to leave. Firstly, the off-leash park is split up into three sections: one for small dogs, one for larger dogs and another for both. There’s lots of shade. There’s also water, benches and restrooms. After your pup has worked up a sweat, take them to the splash pad just for dogs! It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 1 through Sept. 30. Just remember, your pooch must have proof of license and immunization. And it’s your responsibility to clean up after your furry loved one! The park is open 7 a.m. to dusk without lights and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with lights.