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Your pup can play in the AC this summer at this indoor dog park in metro Phoenix

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Arizona Republic

Are you and your dog tired of waking up at the break of dawn so you can get a little exercise before the sweltering Phoenix heat arrives in the early morning hours? The Mak Pack dog park in Chandler offers a solution: It has an indoor play option for the hot summer months.

If your four-legged bestie really needs to get their zoomies out, Mak Pack is a cool reprieve from Arizona's all-consuming summer heat. And don't forget: Your pets are just as susceptible to heat distress and illness as you are.

With an indoor obstacle course, bounce house, relief poles and literal hoops to jump through, your dogs will be properly pooped by the time they leave.

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What activities does Mak Pack indoor dog park have?

Dogs can play to their heart's content at Mak Pack's indoor dog park complete with obstacle course, jumping hoops, a bounce house and more this summer in Chandler.

If you're looking to let your dog run free in the sweet, sweet air conditioning, here's what they can experience at Mak Pack:

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  • Over 10,000 square feet of indoor play space.
  • Climate controlled with a full staff monitoring your pups.
  • Inside and outside privileges.
  • Separate small and big dog play areas.
  • Cafe and snack bar for dog owners.
  • Obstacle course.
  • Bounce house.
  • Relief poles.
  • Jumping hoops.

Mak Pack pricing

The indoor dog park will set you back $10 daily or you can sign up for the $49 unlimited monthly membership. Hours are 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

Mak Pack also offers training, boarding and doggy day care. For the full list of services and prices, visit makpackaz.com.

Who can go to Mak Pack indoor dog park?

All sizes and breeds of dogs are welcome.

Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations for rabies, bordetella (kennel cough) and DHPP (canine distemper, infectious hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus). Owners will need to provide proof of recent vaccinations and complete a behavior questionnaire for their dog to be permitted to play.

Details: Mak Pack Dog Training and Boarding indoor dog park, 3050 S. Gilbert Road, Chandler. (No indoor dog park at the Tempe Mak Pack location.) 602-374-3388, makpackaz.com.

Meredith G. White covers entertainment and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She has the latest news about video games, television and things to do in metro Phoenix. Follow her on X and Instagram @meredithgwhite and on Facebook as Meredith G. White. Email her at meredith.white@arizonarepublic.com.