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Waco's local guide for happier dogs, cleaner yards, and better dog-friendly days.

Keep Waco Wagging helps Waco dog parents find trusted pet care, dog-friendly places, useful products, and practical local resources — all presented by Platinum Scoops.

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Helpful local guide first. Cleaner yards close by.

Platinum Scoops supports Keep Waco Wagging so Waco dog parents have one friendly place to find practical pet care, verified dog-friendly stops, and resources that make life with dogs easier.

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Cleaner Yards

Book reliable scooping, yard odor support, and practical cleanup help from Platinum Scoops.

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Trusted Pet Care

Home-based boarding, daycare, drop-ins, and dog walking with Jackye and Todd.

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Dog-Friendly Waco

Find patios, parks, coffee shops, breweries, attractions, and local dog resources.

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Happening this summer

More ways to play, socialize, and book

Themed daycare weeks all summer and casual dog meetups around Waco — plus members-only backyard hangs for current clients.

Summer Daycare Camp

A new theme every week — splash days, sniff safaris, manners camp, and more — with calm, full-time home care. Reserve weeks on Rover.

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Yappy Hours

Free dog meetups at dog-friendly Waco spots, plus members-only backyard socials for current Platinum Scoops and Rover families.

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Featured listings

Dog-friendly Waco places to start with

Policies can change, so we label unverified details and encourage you to check before visiting.

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Coffee shopsFeatured

Street Dog Cafe

East Waco / Elm Avenue

Street Dog Cafe is a mission-driven Waco coffee spot on Elm Avenue with a dog-friendly patio and a heart for local rescue work.

Patio-friendlyVerify before visitingLocally loved

Last verified 2026-06-09

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Dog-friendly patios

Milo

Downtown Waco

Milo is a Southern-inspired Waco restaurant with a posted dog policy for its outdoor patio.

Patio-friendlyLeash requiredVerify before visiting

Last verified 2026-06-09

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Breweries and bars

Southern Roots Brewing Co.

Downtown Waco

Southern Roots Brewing Co. is a downtown Waco brewery with a patio that may be a good fit for dog-friendly outings.

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Last verified 2026-06-09

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Dog-friendly patios

Hecho en Waco

Downtown Waco

Hecho en Waco is a downtown restaurant that may allow dogs on the patio. Dog policy should be verified before publishing as fully confirmed.

Patio-friendlyVerify before visiting

Last verified 2026-06-09

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Practical dog gear, not random junk

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Crates

A practical rest space for dogs who are crate-trained.

Why we recommend it: Useful for safe rest, feeding, decompression, boarding routines, and helping dogs settle.

Boarding routinesStructured restPuppiesDecompression

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Slow feeders

Bowls designed to slow down fast eaters.

Why we recommend it: Helpful for dogs who eat too quickly or need a little extra mealtime enrichment.

Fast eatersMealtime enrichmentMulti-dog homes

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Puzzle feeders

Simple food puzzles for brain work indoors.

Why we recommend it: Great for mental stimulation, confidence building, and calmer indoor routines.

Rainy daysConfidence buildingCalmer routines

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Enzyme cleaner

A home basic for pet messes and odor support.

Why we recommend it: Useful for pet messes, accidents, odor control, and multi-dog homes.

PuppiesSenior dogsMulti-dog homesAccidents

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Meet the Platinum Scoops pack

The dogs behind the dog people

Real dogs, real routines, and a home that understands multi-dog life.

Scoop

Adult

Mixed breed

Waco

The original Platinum Scoops mascot and Keep Waco Wagging inspiration. Scoop loves patio mornings, Cameron Park trails, and supervising yard cleanup.

Has visited more dog-friendly Waco patios than most humans in town.

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Loved by Jackye and Todd Clayton (founders)

Pepper

5 yrs

Border Collie mix

China Spring

Trail-loving herding pro who keeps the whole family in line on morning walks.

Has hiked every shaded loop in Cameron Park.

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Loved by Dana R.

Tater

Senior

Dachshund

Hewitt

Short legs, big opinions. Tater supervises all backyard activities from his sunny spot.

Refuses to walk on wet grass. A diva, but a lovable one.

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Loved by The Nguyen family

Maple

Puppy

Labrador puppy

Robinson

Brand-new to the world and very excited about all of it — especially shoes.

Currently acing her Puppy Field Trip Plan.

puppysocializingchewer

Loved by Sam & Jo

Duke

4 yrs

Boxer

Bellmead

All wiggles, no chill. Duke is the unofficial greeter at the Bellmead bark park.

His full-body tail wag has knocked over at least two water bowls.

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Loved by The Carters

Olive

2 yrs

Rescue mix

Downtown Waco

A shy sweetheart building confidence one calm coffee-shop visit at a time.

Graduated from hiding under the table to sitting beside it. Big wins!

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Loved by Riley P.

From our clients

Real Waco dog families, real results

Training, yard care, and Rover clients who've worked with our team.

“Jacqueline & Todd are exceptional! They handled my 100lb Rottie with grace, and gave her so much love and attention. I'm so happy to have found them. Wouldn't book with anyone else.”
Kristopher T.
Rover

“This couple Rock! We adopted our dog late March 2026. Early May, she was sick and diagnosed with Pancreatitis... They did amazing with all my detailed instructions, and sent photos and videos daily... I can only give them my highest recommendation! They clearly love all dogs and want them to live their best life even when the dogs 'Mom & Dad' are away.”
Linda
Rover

“Todd & Jackye are the BEST! I say this every time Finn stays with them! He has the best time & they are always sending pics & videos.”
Karmen W.
Rover

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