BOSS DOG CO. · TAKE IT SLOW

The Tortoise
Route checklist.

A little planning. A better day together.

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Before you leave

• Choose conditions and activities suited to your individual dog. Skip the outing in extreme heat.
• Call each venue. Confirm dog access, indoor seating, hours, events, and food arrangements.
• Plan parking, door-to-door access, and an easy way to leave.
• Pack a leash, waste bags, water, bowl, and familiar essentials.
• Save your vet and emergency-vet contacts.
• Arrange a sober driver or another safe ride.

Your possible stops

1. The Sleepy Whale · Chandler
   Confirm indoor versus outdoor dog access. Don’t assume either.
   thesleepywhale.com/downtownchandler (opens in a new tab)
2. The Theodore · Downtown Phoenix
   Ask about the dog policy for your date and any events.
   thetheodore.beer (opens in a new tab)
3. The Wandering Tortoise · Uptown Phoenix
   Confirm current access and read the posted dog rules on arrival.

At every stop

• Pause and check your dog’s comfort, the surface, and the conditions.
• Keep your dog leashed, close, and off furniture.
• Offer water and a quiet break. Leave if your dog is uncomfortable.
• Never leave your dog in a parked vehicle.

Adapted from Gina Wilt’s Thrive Vibes field story (opens in a new tab). Venue details reflect the original story, not a new access check. This checklist replaces the old extreme-heat framing and is not veterinary advice.