Welcome to the Tool Bark Club
A Cedar Creek Lake Dog Community - from park meetups and patio hangs to dog-friendly events and trail time, the Tool Bark Club is your social club for Dog’s Life around Cedar Creek Lake.
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
🐾 Chilling on patios and leaving paw-approved reviews
🐾 Mapping out the best dog-friendly spots to socialize, like Athens Brewing Trivia night.
🐾 Helping plan the next big event, like Bark in the Park this June.
Social Meet-Ups & Events
A Message from Milo:
“Word Is Out! The Tool Bark Club is growing.
We’ve had patio hangouts at Fig’s Backyard, a couple of solid Yappy Hours, and now we’re heading into our first Bark in the Park.
📅 Mark your calendar for June 21st—Tool’s first Bark in the Park! Stop by the Spa Bar to treat your dog to a paw salve massage, a calming spritzed bandana, and a glam photo.
You’ll can also enter a drawing to win raw dog food, gourmet treats, and a summer spa kit for your pup!
Can’t wait to see you there.
📅 Tool Bark Club Event Calendar
Join The Bark Club Social Scene
How to Join the Pack
🔗 Tool Bark Club Facebook Group »
🍷 Pup-Friendly Patios & Wine Time
Looking to sip local and bring your best friend along? Good news—several lake-area wineries and breweries are pet-friendly, including Tara Winery, Castle Oaks, and more.
🐶 See Where to Sip with Your PupFrom Farm to Bowl: Smarter Pet Nutrition
🛒 Milo’s Local Market Picks
No artificial preservatives. No shipping delays. Just wholesome, dog-approved treats made right here at Cedar Creek Lake.
🐾 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 Services Around Cedar Creek Lake
Pet Services Directory
A simple, local guide to pet sitters, groomers, trainers, and more around Cedar Creek Lake.
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 DirectoryToool Bark Club Photo Album
✨ Bark Club Highlights
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.
Welcome to our biweekly Yappy Hour.
This bi-weekly favorite is heating up—literally! Summer’s here, so don’t forget your water.
We kick things off with a walk around the trails at The Eight, then wrap up at the dog park for off-leash play and pup-approved social time.
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!
Help Shape What’s Next
We’ve added a few early meetups to the calendar, but before we go all in, we’d love your input.
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.
