The_Stargazer at 2023-06-23 17:12:48+00:00 ID: jp8ucyf
It's never a good idea to hike with a dog in the summer in Arizona. Many times the ground and rocks are so hot they will burn the pads on your dogs feet so they will be unable to walk.
As a volunteer SAR rescuer I've been on many rescues for humans who got themselves in trouble because they went hiking with their dog in the summer.
And even if you obey the leash laws and keep your dog on leash the entire time, dogs are seen as prey to mountain lions, who if hungry, are not deterred by the presence of a human.