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Year-round sunshine in Greater Palm Springs

Bathed in year-round sunshine, Greater Palm Springs offers endless opportunities for you and your pup...

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Lake Tahoe: winter fun with your dog

Winter in North Lake Tahoe has a rhythm that makes sense if you’re traveling with...

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Dog by rock in yosemite. Photo by Annie Negel.

Exceptional experiences in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, with its million-year-old granite monoliths, demands superlatives. Year after year, our readers...

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The best dog-friendly hotels in Lake Tahoe

Here are some of the best dog-friendly places including hotels and lodges to stay around...

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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.

Escape your ordinary in Greater Palm Springs

In Greater Palm Springs, every day is an invitation to adventure for you and your...

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Dogs in car going into Yosemite

4-day dog-friendly autumn itinerary

Yosemite Mariposa County is a premier travel destination for all adventurers, no matter how many...

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Maya (RIP) at the Sacramento River, Redding.

DogTrekker® 15th anniversary

DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind – whether...

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Maya on green grass

Maya

This week, the DogTrekker® team says goodbye to Maya, a rescue pup who came to...

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A black dog at Bark in the Park in grass with a bandana on

Bark in the Park

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time. On Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m....

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Golden retriever sitting in tall grass, looking at camera. Example of dog enjoying nature where exposure to ticks is possible.

Deadly hitchhikers: the tick-borne diseases that could cripple your dog

Ticks might be tiny, but they pack a dangerous bite. When dogs wander through tall...

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Brown and white puppy on left, long-haired white and brown cat on right; center text: “Bark & Meow” adoption, Aug 23, Berkeley.

Bark and Meow Around the Block

Berkeley Humane’s annual Bark and Meow Around the Block returns Saturday, August 23, from 10...

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Two yellow Labradors sit on a dirt path by a biohazard sign in a Santa Clara dog park with trees, grass, and illness warning.

Dog park mystery: illness and one death shut down Nuevo Dog Park in Santa Clara

Dog park mystery: Illness and one death shut down Nuevo Dog Park in Santa Clara...

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Six dogs, including German Shepherds and a black dog, stand together in a kennel near a chain-link fence, facing the camera.

California’s housing crisis is overcrowding animal shelters

California’s housing crunch isn’t just affecting people—it’s taking a heavy toll on pets, too. With...

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Dog in collar sits by black fence with "no dogs" sign; grassy, tree-filled area beyond is not accessible for dogs.

Not every California town loves your dog

While California generally has a dog-friendly reputation, not every town rolls out the welcome mat...

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Three calm dogs sit upright in separate airplane seats, facing forward. The cabin and empty seats are visible in the background.

Hop on, paws up: JSX makes dog travel easy for California adventurers

Traveling with a dog in California used to mean long road trips or wrestling with...

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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.

Bark to school: 7 essential puppy training tips for new dog owners

Bringing home a puppy can turn your house upside down—but in the best possible way....

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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.

8 dog-friendly lakes near Southern California to beat the heat

When Southern California’s valleys start to bake under the late-summer sun, savvy dog lovers head...

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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.

California’s new dog-friendly rules will blow your mind

California’s reputation as a paradise for travelers and their canine companions has only strengthened in...

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