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10/08/2026

🏁🐕 Dog races, a costume contest, agility, and rescue adoptions: Pup Festival hits Tempe Marketplace Sunday, Oct 25, 10am–2pm. Free admission and parking.

We cover how to bring your dog back down after the races, how to honestly judge whether he's ready for a crowd, and why you shouldn't stack it on top of Halloween week. Read it here: https://losetheleash.com/blog/pup-festival-tempe-marketplace-2026

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10/05/2026

🐍🥾 Cooler mornings bring everyone back to the trails, and the rattlesnakes are still out.

Our fall hiking guide covers where dogs usually get bitten, how to keep your dog's nose out of trouble, what to do (and not do) if a bite happens, and how to teach a rock-solid "leave it." Read it here: https://losetheleash.com/blog/rattlesnake-safety-dogs-arizona-fall-hiking

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10/05/2026

🎃🐾 BARKtoberfest lands on Halloween this year! The 28th Annual BARKtoberfest is Saturday, Oct 31, 8am–1pm at Gilbert Civic Center. Free admission, splash pads, a lure course, agility, DogVinci paw painting, a costume contest, adoptions and more, all benefiting Friends for Life Animal Rescue.

Festival morning + trick-or-treat night = one big day for your dog. Our guide covers crowd prep, costume comfort, doorbell chaos, and candy dangers: https://losetheleash.com/blog/barktoberfest-halloween-2026-gilbert-dog-festival

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10/02/2026

🌵 Missed Phoenix? Doggie Street Festival Scottsdale is Saturday, March 27, 2027, 10am–3pm at Chaparral Plaza, about 30 minutes up the 101 from Gilbert. Free admission, local rescues with adoptable pets, vendors, and more.

Heads up: late-March asphalt heats up fast. If you can't hold the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds, it's too hot for paws. Our guide covers heat safety, the 4 skills to build before event day, and tips for new adopters: https://losetheleash.com/blog/doggie-street-festival-scottsdale-2027

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09/29/2026

🐶 Doggie Street Festival Phoenix is coming! Saturday, Jan 30, 2027, 10am–3pm at Steele Indian School Park. Free admission, adoptable dogs & cats from local rescues, vendors, music, and vets on hand to answer questions.

A festival is one of the toughest environments you can put a dog in, so start prepping now: loose-leash walking under distraction, a solid settle, a recall you'd bet on, and calm neutrality around other dogs. Full prep guide + what to bring: https://losetheleash.com/blog/doggie-street-festival-phoenix-2027

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09/26/2026

🚗🐾 Classic cars, a family resource fair, and therapy animals, all for a great cause about 15 minutes from Gilbert! The 11th Annual REV'D UP for Autism Car Show & Resource Fair is Saturday, Dec 5, 10am–3pm at ALA Applied Technologies in Mesa. Free to attend, and every dollar supports Pawsitive Friendships, bringing therapy animals into Arizona special-ed classrooms.

Ever wondered how a therapy dog differs from a service dog or an ESA? We break it down, plus tips if you're bringing your pup. Read the full guide: https://losetheleash.com/blog/revd-up-for-autism-car-show-mesa-2026

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08/30/2026

🍂 Cool weather, golden fur, and 132+ dog-friendly trails — Flagstaff is calling! The Golden Rush Arizona hits downtown Flagstaff Oct 2–4, 2026, with the Barks & Brews Pup Crawl benefiting Canyon Animal Care Foundation.

Heading up from the Valley? Get your pup ready with our 4 must-have skills before the trip: loose-leash walking in crowds, a reliable settle, dog neutrality, and solid recall.

Read the full guide (packing list + training tips) here: https://losetheleash.com/blog/golden-gathering-flagstaff-fall-dog-event

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08/28/2026

08/19/2026

Mark your calendars, pup parents! From yappy hours to markets & festivals, our new guide rounds up the best dog-friendly events happening across the East Valley. Read it here: https://losetheleash.com/blog/dog-friendly-events-east-valley-yappy-hours-markets

08/17/2026

Leash up and explore! Our new guide covers the best dog-friendly hiking trails in the East Valley so you and your pup can hit the dirt together. Read it here: https://losetheleash.com/blog/dog-friendly-hiking-trails-east-valley