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The best ultra dog-friendly hotels in Southern California
Traveling with a dog in Southern California isn’t just possible—it’s easy, fun and, at a growing number of hotels, downright luxurious. From beachfront resorts to
Yucaipa Regional Park: A dog-friendly lake day in the Inland Empire
Wide-open lawns and easy lakeside walking Yucaipa Regional Park is one of the most relaxed, welcoming outdoor spaces for dogs in the Inland Empire. Set
Calaveras Big Trees State Park: Visiting giant sequoias with your dog
A peaceful, dog-friendly introduction to giant trees Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers a rare combination: the chance to stand among enormous sequoias while still
The best dog-friendly hotels in Lake Tahoe
Here are some of the best dog-friendly places including hotels and lodges to stay around Lake Tahoe, whether you’re drawn to the lively South Shore
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,
Win a Mendocino County coastal DogCation®
The DogCation® is the most widely anticipated and engaging promotion in the history of DogTrekker. We celebrate fall in Mendocino County by offering our readers
The simple phone script that bypasses hotel pet restrictions.
How to convince a hotel your large dog is a good guest Proactive steps and a ‘canine resume’ can help bypass restrictive weight limits and
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.
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
Planning a pet getaway? Airlines just changed the rules
Taking your dog on vacation used to be unusual, but these days, especially here in pet-loving California, it's practically routine. With a surge in remote
Capitol Corridor’s pet-friendly rail program marks successful first year
When the Capitol Corridor launched its “Pets Onboard” rail service a year ago, many Northern California commuters didn’t even know it existed. Today, more than
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 2025, as dog-friendly tourism expands across the state. Recent developments
Traveling with pets in California? Beware the hidden costs of ‘pet-friendly’ hotels
If you’ve ever traveled through California with your beloved dog, you know the treachery hiding behind two seemingly innocent words: “pet-friendly.” On the sun-drenched West
California’s top tail-wagging destinations: Adventure awaits
Traveling with my dog has always transformed ordinary trips into unforgettable adventures. California, with its wealth of scenic beauty and dog-loving communities, offers some of
Watch your pups around poison oak
As responsible dog owners, we go to great lengths to keep our furry companions safe. One often overlooked threat is poison oak, a toxic plant