Welcome to the Tool Bark Club
Meet Milo, Our Official Bark Club Mascot
Milo is 5 years old and found his forever home in December 2023. He’s now the heart behind the Tool Bark Club.
During the week, you’ll find Milo:
🐾 Greeting new friends at The Eight at Tool
🐾 Chilling on patios and leaving paw-approved reviews
🐾 Mapping out the best dog-friendly spots to socialize
🐾 Volunteering at the next big event — including our 2nd Annual Paradise Bay Fest, November Yappy Hours, and our presence at the upcoming Tool-O-Ween event
📅 Tool Bark Club Event Calendar
Here’s what we’re rolling into this fall:
2nd Annual Paradise Bay Fest – Join us for a fun dog-friendly fall festival at Paradise Bay. Costumes encouraged & treats for the pups.
November Yappy Hours – a club-favorite returns in November. Join us at the Eight at Tool park every Monday for a relaxing stroll around the park and ending with some dog park play time.
Tool-ween (October) – The Bark Club will be volunteering at the Tool Halloween event. Come say hi and meet Milo.
🛒 Milo’s Local Market Picks
Made with love, for our pups. Supporting local vendors is part of our mission.
🐾 Black Velvet Raw Dog Food
Location: Tool, TX
Made by a loving local dog parents (of 9 rescues!).
Milo’s go-to for energy, shine, and tail-wagging zoomies.
🍪 Happy Hippie Barkery
Location: Tool, TX
Small-batch, baked-with-love treats. Fresh ingredients, no filler—because your pup deserves better.
Want to know the story behind the treats?
Read the full Happy Hippie Barkery spotlight ›
🍷 Pet-Friendly Patios
Looking for fall patio hangouts and want to bring your best friend along? Good news — several lake-area wineries and breweries are pet-friendly (including Tara Winery, Castle Oaks Vineyards, and more).
Pet Services Around Cedar Creek Lake
Pet Services Directory
A simple, local guide to pet sitters, groomers, trainers and more around Cedar Creek Lake. We’ll continue to keep this section active and up to date for fall new members, holiday travel, and local support.
Looking for local help with pet care? Check out our list of sitters, groomers, trainers, and more around Cedar Creek Lake.
Browse the Pet Services DirectoryHow to Join the Pack
Whether you have a pup who wants to join the fun, or you’re thinking of hosting something dog-friendly — we’d love to have you as part of the club.
Toool Bark Club Photo Album
✨ A Look Back at Our Recent Gatherings
Patio Vibes at Fig’s Backyard
We had such a great night at Fig’s—good food, great company, and the best-behaved dogs around.
The pups soaked up the attention (and the head pats), while we made new friends, answered questions about the Bark Club, and enjoyed some well-earned time on the patio. Lots of smiles, relaxed conversations, and more than one person left asking, “When’s the next one?”
We’ll definitely do this again.
These pups are part of the park regulars—if you see them, say hi!
Meg – Zoomie queen and Milo’s ride-or-die. Never walks—always races.
Molly – Gentle soul, loyal to her mama, and known for spreading calm vibes.
Ozzie – Calm, focused, and wise beyond his whiskers. Future service dog in training—and it shows.
Willow – Brings treats, style, and the whole Black Velvet crew. Social butterfly with a sweet tooth.
Louie & Blouie – Partners in crime. Louie’s on patrol, Blouie’s on belly rub duty. Hysterical together.
Misty – Mama of many, heart of gold. Now juggling pup #3 like a pro.
Planning to stay a while? Bring a chair—most of us hang for about an hour.
See you at the park!
Paws Up, CCL Pups.
At the lake, dogs aren’t just pets—they’re family. From leash-free parks to patios with water bowls, these spots make it easy to live your best lake life with your best friend by your side.
Have Questions? Let’s Chat.
I’m Sandy McDonald—Milo’s human, lifelong dog lover, and your Tool Bark Club event coordinator. Whether you have a pup who wants to join the fun or you’re thinking of hosting something dog-friendly, I’d love to hear from you.
