Here Are Reader Experiences Dog-friendly Blog Stories.

We love hearing paw-tested stories from readers and want to share them with other DogTrekkers. Please join our growing group of official ‘Paw-Testers’ by sending us cool dog-friendly places to take your pup along with a photo. Share your favorite California dog experience and we’ll post your trek in this section. Thanks!

Kacee testing the waters in O’Hair Park Novato. In her 17th year when she passed, she never missed a dunk in a swimming hole.

Swimming at Novato’s O’Hair park

Kacee testing the waters in O’Hair Park Novato. In her 17th year when she passed, she never missed a dunk in a swimming hole. Read more.

DogTrekker.com reader Carolina C. loves traveling with her dog and sharing these experiences with others who have similar interests. She created the following video about Shelter Cove, a dog-friendly coastal town in Humboldt County:

Thank you, Carolina for sharing this informative video with us!… Read the rest

Visit dog-friendly Shelter Cove

Waves crash against rocky cliffs at Shelter Cove, with a clear blue sky overhead. The foreground is filled with rocky formations covered in moss, and whitewater from the waves splashes against the rocks, contrasting sharply with the deep blue sea. This spot is dog-friendly.

Photo Credit: Anu S.

Anu S. wrote in to tell us about her wonderful experience with her dogs at Rip Van Winkle Open Space, a small open space dog area bordering Pebble Beach in Monterey County:

"Rip Van Winkle Open space in Pebble Beach was one of the coolest places we have taken our dogs.… Read the rest

Paw-tested: rip van winkle open space

Photo Credit: Anu S. Anu S. wrote in to tell us about her wonderful experience with her dogs at Rip Van Winkle Open Space, a small open space dog area bordering Pebble Beach in Monterey County: "Rip Van Winkle Open space in Pebble Beach was one of the coolest places we have taken our dogs.… Read the rest Read more.

DogTrekker has always been about “fun for dogs and the humans who follow.” That’s why we love hearing paws-on-the-ground stories from readers—and now, we have a way to share them with other DogTrekkers. Our recently launched Paw-Tested section on DogTrekker.com features cool reader suggestions, complete with photos, of where to visit, stay and play with your pup.… Read the rest

Paw tested: share your favorite dog experience

Paula writes: we LOVE Carmel! So many dog-friendly places to visit. We usually stay at River's End Cottages. Photo is of Max at Dog Beach in Carmel.

Paw tested: max at carmel beach

Paula writes: we LOVE Carmel! So many dog-friendly places to visit. We usually stay at River's End Cottages. Photo is of Max at Dog Beach in Carmel. Read more.

DogTrekker.com's Research Lab, Kayla, spent a wonderful few days during the holidays at the beautiful Cavallo Point, Lodge at the Golden Gate. Only minutes from just about anywhere in the Bay Area, yet with a feeling and ambiance so far removed from the hustle and bustle of daily life.… Read the rest

Paw-tested: cavallo point

It’s the calm before the storm so to speak, and you’ve still got a few weeks before the true holiday madness really sets in. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway for you and your pup we’ve got it on good authority that the Russian River is the place to be this time of year.… Read the rest

Paw tested: russian river fall

Today one of our paw-testers takes us to Gualala for a weekend of beach combing. We have it on good authority, from paw-tester Tina that the beaches are beautiful and the scenery plentiful for both two and four-legged visitors.

While in Gualala try one or two of Tina's recommendations, the Bluff Trail starting at Gualala Point Regional Park, where you can follow the trail and rope ladder down to Schooner Gulch (Bowling Ball Beach) or explore the Annapolis Winery or Sea Ranch Chapel.… Read the rest

Paw tested: gualala

Today one of our paw-testers takes us to Gualala for a weekend of beach combing. We have it on good authority, from paw-tester Tina that the beaches are beautiful and the scenery plentiful for both two and four-legged visitors. While in Gualala try one or two of Tina's recommendations, the Bluff Trail starting at Gualala Point Regional Park, where you can follow the trail Read more.

With winter just around the corner DogTrekkers are heading out for some last minute fun in the sun while they still can. We've got a report from our Pawtesters Nala and Chiana who, along with their uprights, had a fun filled adventure on the Russian River. … Read the rest

Paw tested: russian river

Thinking of loading up your pack and heading off on a road trip? One of our intrepid trekkers did just that and we have the picture to prove it. She loaded her three pups into the “Doggie Mobile” and headed off for adventure on the highway.… Read the rest