Free local delivery in Austin over $39Curbside pickup on South CongressReal food, vet-approvedDogs welcome in storeHappy tails guaranteeFree local delivery in Austin over $39Curbside pickup on South CongressReal food, vet-approvedDogs welcome in storeHappy tails guarantee
A bright neighborhood pet shop interior with shelves of supplies

Our story

A neighborhood pet shop, run by people who love this stuff.

Since 2017

Built on South Congress, one good dog at a time.

Howdy Hound started with a simple frustration: it was too hard to find honest food and a straight answer about it. So we opened a small shop on South Congress, stocked the things we would feed our own animals, and learned the labels cold so we could explain them.

We are family-run and proud of it. The same faces are behind the register most days, the same dogs nap behind the counter, and the advice comes from people who have lived with picky eaters, sensitive stomachs, and power chewers of their own.

These days we deliver across central Austin too, but the heart of it is the same. Come in, bring your dog, ask us anything. We are here for the long haul, and so is your pet.

What we stand for

Real food, real advice

Food we'd feed our own

Every recipe is one we would put in our own dogs' and cats' bowls, formulated to meet AAFCO standards.

Honest answers

No upselling, no jargon. We read the label with you and point you to what actually fits.

Part of the neighborhood

Dogs welcome in store, treats at the register, and free same-day delivery across central Austin.

Come say howdy

Stop by the shop on South Congress.

Mon–Sat 9am – 7pm · Sun 10am – 5pm. Leashed pups always welcome, with treats waiting at the register.

Get in touch

Visiting the shop

Good to know.

Can I bring my dog into the store?
Always. Leashed, friendly pups are welcome and there are treats waiting at the register. Cats are welcome too, if they are into that sort of thing.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm, on South Congress Avenue in Austin.
Do you offer in-store advice?
Yes. Our team lives for this. Come in with a question about food, behavior, or a fussy eater and we will talk it through with you, no appointment needed.