Bucket-list cottages and cabin escapes

Dog-friendly cabins. Photo by Jessica Bay.

Whether you prefer a farm stay in Gold Country, a trek along Yosemite trails, or a Marin County coastal stroll, you'll always find great options.  Read more.

Luxury Gold Country farm stay designed for dogs

The large fenced yard at Dog & Pony Ranch. Photo by Dog & Pony Ranch.

Dog & Pony Ranch was developed to be completely dog-friendly. The property offers hiking trails, a swimming pond and other adventures.  Read more.

Luxury Gold Country farm stay

Dog and Pony Ranch. Photo by Dog and Pony Ranch.

DogTrekker showcases many different types of lodging and family experiences, but none quite compares with the farm stay adventure at Dog & Pony Ranch in Amador County. Maya, DogTrekker.com’s Director of Barketing, loves hiking on the 60-acre ranch, swimming in the dog-friendly pond, getting nose-to-nose with the horses, llamas, mini-donkeys and chickens (extensive fencing keeps dogs saf  Read more.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite opens Explorer Cabins

DogTrekker.com’s co-founders, Roxanne and Dave Kendrick, and Director of Barketing™ Maya, a yellow Labrador retriever, were on hand June 27 for the ribbon cutting for 50 new dog-friendly Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge just outside Yosemite National Park.  Read more.

Local Tips from the Top (Human) Dog

by Dave Kendrick, Co-founder DogTrekker.com A reader recently mentioned that as part of our in-depth coverage of destinations around the state, we should provide tips that locals use to have fun with their dogs in their home towns or regions. Since Cannery Row and Monterey County are DogTrekker.com’s backyard playground, we thought this would be a good time to begin sniffing out how to navi  Read more.

Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue 2018

Maya, DogTrekker's Director of Barketing™, says: "It's been a busy year for me since last spring, what with all the new responsibilities I've taken on here at the office and settling in with Rox and Dave. Things are pretty sweet for me now—which is a big relief. Like many dogs of Carmel, I had a pretty great life back in the day. Then my owner died, and it all fell a  Read more.

Maya on the Move

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Meet Maya, New Director of Barketing™

By Roxanne & Dave Kendrick, Co-founders of DogTrekker.com The story of Kayla, DogTrekker.com’s late and much missed Director of Barketing, was one of the best-read newsletter stories of 2016. Thanks to all our readers who read her story and sent their best wishes. It’s been more than six months since Kayla crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and time for us to find our next furr-ever dog.  Read more.

Kayla’s Life-Saving Contribution

Two years after the launch of DogTrekker.com, Kayla got very sick, or at least we thought she did. Still a healthy, nine-year-old Lab with boundless energy, she became quiet, lethargic and not really that interested in food. She followed Roxanne around the house, whining constantly. Tests were done to rule out many potential issues, including cancer. The results were negative but still troubling,   Read more.

Kayla, Director of Barketing

DogTrekker.com wouldn’t be here without Kayla, our “research Lab,” director of barketing and chief operating dog since the website was launched in 2011. But yes, our primary inspiration has left us and is now at the Rainbow Bridge with all the four-legged buddies who left before her. Kayla and Lola at Lake Lagunitas, Marin County Kayla is no longer in pain and can once again r  Read more.

Kayla’s Water Walk

One of Kayla's favorite walks as a 'senior' dog was along the San Rafael waterfront adjacent to Loch Lomond Marina. She began walking this trail as a puppy some 14 years ago. Back then, this was a rough rock-strewn path that leads around the spit that ends at the entrance to the marina. Kayla's favorite walk along the water. With the development of the new housing development know  Read more.

Kayla in Calistoga

One of Kayla's favorite places to stay Kayla and the DogTrekker.com co-founders traveled to dog-friendly Calistoga for a nice weekend of hiking, wine tasting (over two dozen dog-friendly wineries just in Calistoga), dining and pretty much kicking back. We choose a DogTrekker.com favorite, the Chanric Inn which is close to downtown.  Read more.

Kayla at the Waterfront Hotel

Photo by Waterfront Hotel.

Kayla at the Waterfront Hotel Kayla decided to attend Jack London Square's Boo! Bark, Brews & Bites Halloween party and spent the night at the Joie de Vivre's Waterfront Hotel, which was just steps away from the fun.  Read more.

Kayla at the Little River Inn

Kayla at the Little River Inn Kayla loves the Little River Inn for so many reasons. The staff is always so welcoming, she can take a short path from the property to play and swim at the Van Damme State Park beach, she can dine with her best friends in the Little River Inn Restaurant's 'Parlor', she can get up on the comfortable beds using the protective sheets that are provided and so  Read more.

Kayla in Surf City

Photo by Visit Huntington Beach.

DogTrekker.com's Chief Operating Dog, Director of Barketing and Research Lab, Kayla, recently visited Huntington Beach (aka Surf City, USA) and is still barking about it. Surf City is roughly 35 miles south of Los Angeles in beautiful Orange County and is one of the most dog-friendly towns in California.  Read more.

Kayla Puttin’ On the Ritz

Kayla, DogTrekker.com's Director of Barketing, Chief Operating Dog and Research Lab, visited the Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe last week and really did put on the Ritz. Despite it being late fall, the sun was shining, the dog-friendly patio open and the trails inviting.  Read more.

DogTrekker.com Debuts in San Diego

DogTrekker.com officially launched the San Diego County region at the San Diego Pet Expo, held February 28, 2015, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The DogTrekker.com booth was in the center of the action as thousands of dog owners and their pets (including dogs, cats, parrots, snakes and rabbits) enjoyed the entertainment from the guys on 'Tanked' from Animal Planet, trained their dogs in the   Read more.

The Stanford Inn: Dog & Holiday Passionate!

Kayla enjoying the Christmas Tree at Stanford Inn. The holidays have arrived at one of Mendocino’s favorite dog-friendly inns, Stanford Inn by the Sea. Kayla, DogTrekker.com’s Director of Barketing, was on hand last weekend as the finishing touches of holiday cheer were added to the inn’s lobby, restaurant, bar and 40 dog-friendly guest rooms. Driving up to the property after da  Read more.

The Doggone Best Gift

Bark Hopkins - A Full Service Doggie Hotel. Here’s a unique idea – create your own personal dog-themed craft project for those crazy dog lovers on your list.  Read more.

Holiday Gifts for Dogs and Their Humans

Hey, that's me! David Jones (CC) There are lots of doggone ways to show love and affection for a pet through the holiday gifts you give. For starters, almost anything can be personalized these days, from coffee cups and mouse pads to wine labels and Christmas tree ornaments. Your local Staples store or camera shop can turn your photos into personalized calendars, frame-ready collages, posters  Read more.