Life with dogs Blog

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 at home, while traveling, or in shelters. Since June 2011,

Maya

This week, the DogTrekker® team says goodbye to Maya, a rescue pup who came to us from Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue and became the

Bark in the Park

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time. On Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bark in the Park returns to William

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 grasses, brush, or wooded areas, ticks latch on, ready to

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 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2700 Ninth Street in Berkeley.

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 A normally happy corner of Santa Clara has gone eerily

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 rents climbing and vacancy rates at historic lows, more residents

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 for Fido.

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 complicated airline rules. JSX, a hop-on jet service, is changing