Dogtrekker is on the road

Ella - Photo by Dave Kendrick The Bay Area Pet Fair and Adoptathon 2013, held last weekend at the Marin Center, was a fabulous success. DogTrekker.com was on hand both days and witnessed 40 dogs being given a new life with new families at the Rocket Dog Rescue center next to our booth. Read more.

Run spot run

Dog on a bike in Petaluma. The town of Sonoma might be the gateway to Sonoma Wine Country, but wineries aren’t the only places in this sprawling county to visit with your best friend. The laid-back Russian River region is especially renowned for its paw-friendly hotels, restaurants and wineries, and urban areas such as Santa Rosa and Petaluma have their own sets of dog-friendly charms. Read more.

Sniff around downtown sonoma

Stylin Dog in Downtown Sonoma Sonoma State Historic Park, which are clustered along Spain Street on the north side of the plaza. You and Spot are free to walk the square’s perimeter, so long as you stay off the grass and away from the historic buildings. Read more.

Of cottages and vines

When in wine country with your pooch, it’s ever so nice to retreat to the deck of your own private cabin for an evening repast. At the dog-welcoming Creekside Inn in the Russian River Valley burg of Guerneville, you can do just that while admiring ancient redwoods to the sound track of a burbling brook. Dawn Ranch Lodge, on the Russian River just west of Guerneville, is another dog-friendly choice that feels miles from civilization but really isn’t. Read more.

Pawsitively perfect

We’re not claiming to be personally familiar with every campground in Northern California, but our experiences at these dog-friendly sites have been pawsitive enough to keep us coming back. Whether you overnight in an RV or a tent, put these on your list. Read more.