Here is my recommendation: stay away from trouble. Check the news, GPS, and other sources to see if a protest is going to be going on near you. It will be 110° F in Phoenix this weekend. Imagine the extreme danger of getting trapped in a roadblock of some sort for several hours with your dog in your car. Your dog might not survive the heat if you run out of gas, your car overheats, or you have to abandon your car and walk out of that situation with your dog. What about your dog being exposed to a riot, teargas, fireworks, flash-bangs, tossed items, and such? How would your dog handle that?
So, watch current events for indications of protests. Avoid having your dog with you if at all possible. Bring extra water, an umbrella, extra leashes and collars, dog first aid, doggie boots, water bowl, keep your car full of gas, bring a "get home backpack", etc. Is your dog microchipped and wearing ID tags in case you are separated?
If you run an animal shelter, what is your emergency plan? Have you had a discussion with your team?
Also, what is the plan if your dog is stuck at home and you are stuck somewhere for hours and can't get home? If you have kids, that multiplies the dangers; and would your kids be safe with the dog without you coming home? What if you are trapped in your home? Do you have extra supplies for your dog? And what if the power or other utilities go out?
Think through the implications of all of this.
Plan accordingly.
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