Dog-friendly wineries: just a click away

Here at DogTrekker.com, we’ve made dog-friendly wineries easier to find through a new, interactive map on our California Wine Country landing page. Clicking on the map of the county or region you’d like to visit will help you explore the wine regions throughout the state. Read more.

Calling Calaveras County

Lou in Calaveras. Photo by DK (CC) Mark Twain slept here. So did Western adventure writer Bret Harte. You’ll see their names plastered on b usinesses, schools and street signs all over Calaveras County, where dog-friendly communities like Angels Camp and Murphys don’t hesitate to play up their Gold Rush-era legacies. Read more.

Go for the gold

Gracie at Dog and Pony Ranch. Photo courtesy Dog and Pony Ranch. The history books don’t say much about the ruff 'n' ready canines who kept lonely miners company and guarded their claims back in the Gold Rush days. But it’s clear that dogs today are as welcome as the tourists who visit “them thar hills” in search of rest, relaxation and scenery. Read more.

Calaveras county rambles

A benefit of living in densely populated Bay Area and Central Valley cities is how little time it takes to leave them behind when the cool promise of the Sierra Nevada calls. Our suggestion: Snag a dog-friendly vacation rental in hip-and-happening Murphys, make a dinner reservation for a patio table at Alchemy and spend an afternoon wine-tasting with your pup along the main drag or at wineries just a short drive from downtown. Read more.