Pawsitively Phoenix

Category: Winter

  • Bark If You’re Dirty: doggie shopping & self-wash

    Overall Dog Experience: 10/10 (bath dependent lol)Dog Friendly: 10/10Shade: 10/10Crowd: Medium-High If you’ve ever wished your dog could have a boutique shopping experience and a spa day all in one, it’s time to plan a visit to Bark If You’re Dirty in Phoenix, Arizona. Tucked into the Melrose neighborhood just off 7th Ave, this locally loved pet store and…

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  • Tesota: cool patio & gastronomy

    Overall Dog Experience: 8/10Dog Friendly: 8/10Shade: 10/10Crowd: Low For an approachable restaurant with a dog-friendly patio, Ziggy and Korra recommend checking out Tesota. Located next to Changing Hands Bookstore on Camelback Road, Tesota features a shaded, dog-welcoming patio that’s perfect for beating the summer heat. If you can grab a seat on the side patio, it’s the coolest spot…

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  • The Theodore: indoor beer and wine bar

    Overall Dog Experience: 9/10Dog Friendly: 10/10Shade: 8/10Crowd: Medium Do not sleep on The Theodore, a beer and wine bar along Roosevelt Row downtown Phoenix. Ziggy and Korra are frequent AZ Wilderness visitors. We decided to switch it up this time and walk down the street to check out this less-crowded bottle shop at 110 E Roosevelt St ste c,…

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  • Top Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails In Phoenix

    Every pup likes a good walk and Phoenix’s desert landscape has a lot to offer. Choosing the right trail for your dog’s stride and athleticism can be hard. The tallest views adventure seekers share and review aren’t always manageable for our furry friends. We’ve categorized the best dog-friendly trails around the Phoenix area by elevation…

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  • Dreamy Draw: loop hikes

    Overall Dog Experience: 9/10Dog Friendly: 10/10Shade: 0/10Crowd: Low Dreamy Draw recreational area off of Northern Avenue re-opened after years of water pipe construction. The remodeled park is a great starting point for several hiking trail loop options with your dog. The trailhead has bathrooms, water fountains, and picnic areas. You have the option of walking/hiking several trails, including a…

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  • Uptown Farmer’s Market: breakfast treats

    Overall Dog Experience: 8/10Dog Friendly: 9/10Shade: 1/10Crowd: Low/High Show me a dog that doesn’t know the word “treat.” Ziggy’s intelligence goes as far to know the word “breakfast biscuit.” Our favorite weekend ritual to find a few breakfast treats (for both humans and dogs) is the Uptown Farmer’s Market. The market located at 5757 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ…

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  • Joyride Taco House: taco bout happy hour

    Overall Dog Experience: 8/10Dog Friendly: 8/10Shade: 9/10Crowd: Medium When is comes to dining with your dog in Phoenix, there are not many outdoor patios you can boast about being truly shaded. Joyride Taco House is one of the exceptions. Their dog friendly patio is covered by several large (we’re talking large and in charge) trees…

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  • Granada Park: a morning walk among the ducks

    Overall Dog Experience: 8/10Dog Friendly: 10/10Shade: 6.5/10Crowd: Low Granada Park is tucked away in between residential streets, making it a peaceful place for an early morning walk. Supplying two ponds, several large fields and a playground the park can get busy, especially in the afternoons. You can spot dog training, soccer camps, kids’ birthdays and…

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  • Ingo’s Tasty Food: tasty grub streetside

    Overall Dog Experience: 7/10Dog Friendly: 8/10Shade: 6/10Crowd: Medium/High If you’re craving a quick, scratch made meal in a trendy neighborhood, look no further than Ingo’s Tasty Food. Their food is in fact tasty. The OG location is located at 4502 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018 and offers a street-side shaded patio that looks onto…

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  • Otro Cafe: Mexican brunch with los perros

    Otro Cafe: Mexican brunch with los perros

    Overall Dog Experience: 5/10Dog Friendly: 4/10Shade: 9/10Crowd: High Came here for the dog-friendly patio, stayed for the papas fritas (and many other delicious foods). Otro Cafe is a locally owned Mexican restaurant that offers brunch, lunch and dinners in the central Phoenix area. From the front, Otro Cafe appears to only offer indoor dining as…

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