This is the ninth and final blog post in a series of on location sessions with dogs all over Austin as part of the Tails of the World book project.

Where should we go today, Bogart?

South Congress Avenue, please!

A fluffy reddish dog sits in front of the iconic sign of the Austin Motel on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas.

Bogart is a -- ready for this? -- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, also known as a toller. He is a young pup and was very eager to explore all of the sights and sounds of South Congress. Our first stop was in front of the iconic Austin Motel sign.


After Bogart finished posing, we continued up the hill to a pretty spot with some gorgeous backlight coming through. Apparently, Bogart was hungry! No worries, Bogart! Breakfast tacos are on the horizon!

A happy Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dog sits on a stone path next to red flowering plants and an agave.

i love you so much


We love you too, Bogart! Speaking of iconic, how could we not stop in front of the famous mural at Jo's Coffee. Jo's is very dog friendly, so be sure to stop there on your next visit.

A young dog sits in front of the i love you so much mural at jo's coffee on south congress avenue in austin, texas.

We continued up the street -- I was looking for light, while Bogart was looking for food. We got to Guero's, but it wasn't open yet. So sorry, Bogart!

A duck tolling retriever sits in front of Guero's Taco Bar in Austin, Texas.

We continued on up the hill where Bogart found some shade and took a short rest. What a perfect spot, Bogart! If you are looking for a pair of boots on South Congress, Allens is where it's at!

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dog lies down on an urban sidewalk in front of Allen's boots on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas.

It was time to head back down the hill to visit the area known as Music Lane. If you're new to Austin and haven't been to this area of South Congress yet, you can also expect shopping and dining, as well as music.

Bogart wasn't interested in shopping or dining or even music, but he did enjoy peeking at us from around the corner of a building. You are so funny, Bogart!

A brown and white dog peeks out from a white pillar on a concrete walkway.
A fluffy red dog laughs while sitting on a concrete walkway in a shopping district of Austin.

We came across a green "wall." What happens when you combine a reddish dog like Bogart with a green background? Magic!

This was the perfect color combination!

A fluffy brown dog lies on wooden deck with a green wall in the background on South Congress Avenue in Austin.
A happy toller with reddish-brown fur smiles against a green leafy background.
A happy Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dog with reddish-brown fur lies on the ground against a vibrant green background.

There was one more stop to make, and that was on some steps in front of some purple heart. Bogart, now it's time for tacos!

A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever dog rests on white steps surrounded by purple heart in a garden.

Visiting South Congress


There are so many things to do on South Congress. Check out Do512's list for current events, places to stay, eat, and shop!

Bogart, along with all of the other dogs we've been blogging about for the Tails of the World book project, will be featured in the 2025 edition, which will be available for purchase in November 2025.


All of the session fees from this project were donated to Austin Farm Sanctuary. The proceeds from the book sales will go to the Geelong Animal Welfare Society in Australia.