Dog-Friendly October & November in Gilbert, Arizona
With the Team at At Your Home Dog Training
Fall is such a fun time in Gilbert — cooler weather, outdoor patios, and plenty of dog-friendly places to enjoy with your pup. Whether you’re looking for a place to grab brunch, sip a drink, or find a fun activity, here are some of the best spots in Gilbert for October and November. Plus, we’ll compare how At Your Home Dog Training stacks up against another local trainer (spotlight: Kaleidoscope Dog Services) so you can see why choosing us gives you a real advantage.

🐶 Top Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Bars
Here are four great spots to take your dog out in Gilbert this fall. Patios are more comfortable now with the cooler temps.
1) OHSO Brewery ‑ Gilbert
- Located at 335 N Gilbert Rd #102, Gilbert, AZ. BringFido+2Vetster Online Vets+2
- They have a spacious dog-friendly patio, provide bowls of water for pups, and welcome well-behaved dogs. Anasazi Animal Clinic+1
- Why it’s great this fall: The patio is covered and shaded, which works well as the weather cools and evenings arrive. You can settle in with a craft beer while your dog lounges beside you under the cooling misters or heaters.
- Tip: Visit in the late afternoon or early evening (3–6pm) for a calmer crowd and a dog-friendly vibe.
2) Hair of the Dog (Tap House & Wine Room) ‑ Gilbert
- Located at 3133 S Lindsay Rd #107, Gilbert, AZ. Hair of the Dog Gilbert
- A cozy neighborhood wine bar & tap house with a welcoming dog-friendly patio. They even promote “Paws. Sip. Stay.” for dog lovers.
- Why fall works: With live music nights and a laid-back vibe, you and your pup can enjoy an evening outing when it starts staying light a bit less and the temperature drops.
- Tip: Check their calendar for “yappy hour” or special events on the patio—all good for socializing your dog in a calm, fun environment.
3) Backyard Gilbert
- Backyard Gilbert is a dog-friendly bar and grill featuring live music, games (corn-hole, etc.), and outdoor seating that welcomes your pup. Backyard Gilbert
- Why it’s good in October/November: Outdoor games and music happen more easily in cooler weather; your dog can lounge nearby while you enjoy the atmosphere.
- Tip: Go earlier in the evening so your dog isn’t overstimulated as it gets darker and gets louder.
4) Joe’s Farm Grill
- Located at 3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ. Anasazi Animal Clinic+1
- Farm-to-table dining in a casual, comfortable setting where dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. They provide water for dogs too.
- Why fall is perfect: Brunch on a mellow Sunday morning with your dog at your side. The changing seasons make the patio more inviting as it cools.
- Tip: Pair your patio brunch with a stroll around the Agritopia neighborhood for extra dog walking time.
🎉 Fun Activities for You & Your Dog
Beyond food and drink, Gilbert has plenty of dog-friendly activity options as the weather cools down.
- Take your dog for a walk around downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District, where plenty of patios allow leashed dogs. Bring your dog for a mini outing, then stop for a treat. BringFido+1
- Visit an off-leash dog park nearby in the East Valley (check local parks for hours). Evening walks get more comfortable in October/November.
- Enjoy the seasonal feel: cooler evenings mean you can bring a blanket and your dog for an outdoor event or patio dinner without the summer heat stress.
🐾 Why Choose At Your Home Dog Training
Now, when it comes to training your dog so they’re comfortable going out to places like these—patios, restaurants, bars—you need more than just generic obedience. You want custom in-home training, lifetime support, real outcomes, and someone who understands the local vibe (Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tempe, Queen Creek, Paradise Valley). That’s where At Your Home Dog Training shines.
I sometimes compare us with other local trainers simply to highlight how we focus on you and your dog’s lifestyle. For example, let’s look at Kaleidoscope Dog Services in Gilbert:
Comparison: At Your Home Dog Training vs. Kaleidoscope Dog Services
- Kaleidoscope Dog Services uses a gentle, positive-reinforcement philosophy. Kaleidoscope Dog Services
- At Your Home Dog Training not only uses positive, modern methods but specializes in-home sessions and outcome-based results that tie directly into your real-life outings (like dog-friendly restaurants, patios, bars).
- Kaleidoscope provides strong one-on-one support (great). At Your Home goes further with lifetime support — meaning after our training program you get check-ins, refreshers, and help as your dog’s life and your outings evolve.
- While many trainers emphasize “obedience,” we emphasize real-life integration: your dog walks calmly into one of those dog-friendly patios in Gilbert, behaves around other dogs and people, enjoys outings with you, and you both leave relaxed and happy.
- At Your Home also tailors the training to your schedule, environment (your home, your zone around Gilbert/Scottsdale/Gilbert/Queen Creek). We understand the vibe of Gilbert’s dog-friendly restaurants and bars and train with that in mind.
So if you’re planning to take your dog out to OHSO, Joe’s Farm Grill, Backyard Gilbert, or Hair of the Dog, it’s not just about “sit / stay” — it’s about your dog being a confident, polite partner during your outing. That’s what we deliver.
📅 Fall Outing Schedule for Dogs & Owners
Here’s a suggested mini-schedule for making the most of your dog-friendly outings in October and November:
- Saturday morning brunch (October): Start at Joe’s Farm Grill around 10 am with your dog, then take a stroll through Agritopia.
- Friday evening (late-October): Visit Backyard Gilbert for a casual drink and let your dog enjoy the patio games and live-music vibe.
- Sunday afternoon (early-November): Head to OHSO Brewery for lunch and a walk around downtown Gilbert or Gilbert Heritage District.
- Weeknight unwind (November): Visit Hair of the Dog after work with your pup for a relaxed, dog-friendly wine or beer and some patio time as the weather cools.









