Frontier Town

Enjoy the dog-friendly Apache Wash Trails on the north side of Phoenix, Arizona, from September to May. There are a variety of trails to select from, ranging in difficulty from simple to moderate. The trailhead includes trail maps so you can pick the one that best suits your skill level and needs. You and your dog can spend time here birdwatching, enjoying the local wildflowers, or simply getting some exercise. Mountain bikers and horses frequent this trail as well, so keep a look out for them. While trekking, keep your dog on a leash at all times, and pack enough of water for yourself and Petzooie.

Stop by the Brown's Ranch Trailhead in Scottsdale, Arizona, for over 176 miles of mapped, recognized, and maintained trails. From here, you may visit attractions such as Granite Mountain, Cholla Mountain, Brown's Mountain, and Cathedral Rock, as well as routes for all ability levels. There is a big parking lot with facilities and water near the trailhead, as well as interactive exhibits on the Preserve's history. Keep a watch out for local wildlife, as well as mountain bikers and horseback riders, when hiking. At all times, dogs must be leashed. Make sure you have plenty of water for yourself and Petzooie.

Spend a day with your dog hiking the Desert Vista Trails in Phoenix, Arizona. There are a number of paths that branch off from the trailhead, ranging in length from one to six miles. The track begins in a residential neighborhood, but soon takes you to what appears to be the middle of nothing, providing you the comfort of being close to civilization while still feeling remote. Take pictures of the owls that nest along the paths, but keep an eye out for more harmful desert wildlife, including rattlesnakes. At all times, dogs must be leashed. Bring enough water for yourself as well as Petzooie.

The 1.2 million square feet of retail space at the Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix, Arizona, has something for everyone. A splash pad and playground are available for human children. There is a PetSmart for the furry ones. Every Friday and Saturday night, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Marketplace hosts live music. Dogs are welcome in the market, but they must be leashed, and individual retailers and restaurants have their own laws regarding whether or not dogs are permitted inside.

Pinnacle Dog Park welcomes pets. Unleash your dog in this three-acre park in Phoenix, which includes separate fenced spaces for large and small dogs, as well as a third portion that can be rotated into use when other areas are closed for maintenance. Shade trees, turf and decomposed granite surfaces, drinking fountains, benches, and LED lighting are among the amenities. Pinnacle Dog Park is open from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day of the week.

At Pioneer Living History Village, you and Petzooie will find more than 90 acres of history to explore. This 1800s village has plenty to see and do, with real buildings, historically accurate reproductions, and costumed interpreters. At all times, dogs must be leashed. During the summer, be mindful that snakes are active.