What do you get when you put ten dogs together like Gracie, Bo, Maggie, Sedona, Caesar and Star?

A terrific time.

Maricopa County has a Tails on the Trails program at Usery Park. It is a guided hike through a lush desert setting. Leashed dogs are welcome and it’s a great time for all. It gets your dog out of the house and lets you meet fellow dog lovers.

Mark Troester and Lynn Neakrans give some terrific practical information at the beginning of the hike about keeping your dog hydrated and controlled on the trails.

Dogs of all sizes are welcome. Today, there were Beagles, Retrievers, and mixed breeds on this Beginner, one-mile hike. And everyone got along great. “At first, all the dogs are trying to sort themselves out in the pack but it always works,’’ says Lynn.

The next Tails on the Trails program is Jan. 28 at Usery Park; it’s three miles.