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Dog Days at the Garden

DATE: Select Saturdays | Nov. 18
TIME: 8 - 11 a.m.
PRICE: Included with Garden admission or membership


Enjoy a weekend excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails. A paw-fect place to enjoy the outdoors together with some great photo ops.

Dog Days and Desert Sol unite for a tail-wagging day of health and wellness tips and tricks. Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature through a variety of cultural and restoring traditions from around the world. Enjoy yoga, cooking demos, educational talks, world music and more.

Activities

Webster Auditorium

Arizona Humane Society 
Furry Frenzy Mobile Grooming 
Natural Paws 
PHX Animal Behavior Center

Binns Pavilion

Doga | 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

For the health and safety of guests and dogs, please note the following: 

  • Stay hydrated! Water fountains and refill stations are located throughout the Garden.
  • Clean up after your dog and deposit bagged waste in trash receptacles.
  • Dogs must be on a leash, licensed, and up-to-date on vaccinations.
  • Owners must maintain control of their dogs at all times.
  • Any dogs deemed to be aggressive to humans or other dogs will be asked to leave the Garden.
  • Watch those noses and paws! Be alert to cactus pieces and other debris on the trails and do not allow dogs to wander off trail.
  • Be aware of your dog’s limits and monitor your pet for signs of heat stress.

 

Heat Advisory 

  • Owners should pay attention to their dog’s known heat tolerance. Dogs with heavy coats or low heat tolerance may want to visit another day.
  • Rangers will be present and alert on the trails to make sure that our dog guests are doing okay.
  • Do you have dog booties/socks or a pet stroller? Feel free to bring them to the Garden.

 

Only service dogs will be allowed inside the Fernando Botero: El Maestro exhibit in Dorrance Hall.

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