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An easy California dog trip for seniors

California suits seniors traveling with dogs when the trip is built around short drives, easy walks, cooler weather and stops with clear pet rules.

Kayla cleaning up the beach in Carmel. Dave Kendrick photo.

Dog-friendly Monterey and Carmel: why April is ideal

April on the Monterey Peninsula is one of those rare windows when everything aligns for a dog-friendly getaway. The summer crowds haven’t arrived, the coastal wildflowers are putting on a show, and the fog that blankets the coast later in…

2. Dog trekking through vibrant wildflower-covered mountain trail with breathtaking scenic views in the background.

Secret mountain hikes with dogs in California

California's best dog-friendly mountain hikes hide in national forests and regional parks, far from the famous national parks that ban pets on trails. Dawn in the Sierra Nevada is a quiet, pink-tinted secret. My dog, Scout, knows it before I…

Remembering Maya: DogTrekker’s beloved director of barketing

The DogTrekker team says goodbye to Maya, a rescue pup from Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue who became the heart of our journey as Director of Barketing. Her nine years of warmth and wagging reminded us that every pawprint tells…

Three real dogs strapped into three airplace seats

Hop on, paws up: JSX makes dog travel easy

JSX lets dogs fly in the cabin on 30-seat jets with no security lines and no cargo holds. Pups up to 79 pounds ride beside you on routes connecting Burbank, Oakland, Napa and other California cities, making weekend getaways stress-free.

Best friend for life concept, girl with her dog at a beach during sunset

Support animal welfare organizations in California

This holiday season, support California's dog rescue and adoption organizations. From Napa Humane to Rocket Dog Rescue, here are our favorite groups working to give every pup a loving home.

Best of Show Winner: Biscuit and Maddie waving from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park.

2024 Go California Photo Contest winners

Hundreds of entries poured in for DogTrekker's 2024 Go California Photo Contest, and thousands voted for their favorites. Meet the winning pups, including two Pomeranians waving from Glacier Point and a sidecar-riding dog cruising through Carmel-by-the-Sea.