Enter the Go California Dog photo contest!

By: DogTrekker Staff

A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Sammy swimming in the American River. Photo by Jane Chapa. 2015 Go California judges’ winner.

If you have a passion for pups, photography and travel, you are at the right place. Snap photos of your four-legged friends enjoying beaches, lakes, mountain trails, picnic grounds and other California (or east Lake Tahoe/Nevada) attractions.

Submit your best shots between now and September 30, 2024. You and your friends can also vote. Win one of two $500 “first-place” prizes or one of 20 $100 “runner-up” prizes.

You can submit more than one photo but are limited to a maximum of one per day. The entrant must be the person who took the photo. Sorry, no photos using AI will be accepted. Dog safety must always be considered.

Enter here and vote here! Good luck!