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Contact Point Agility club
Los Angeles
In 1992, Karen Moureaux founded Contact Point Agility, the first Agility training school in Southern California.In the following 22 years Contact Point Agility has successfully introduced thousands of people and their dogs to the sport of Dog Agility.
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Vanderpump Dog Foundation
Los Angeles
Vanderpump Dogs works every day to give abandoned and mistreated dogs a second chance at life. The rescue center, founded by Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd, focuses on saving dogs from high-kill shelters, neglectful homes, and difficult situations.
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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Best dog-friendly trails in California
California has more dog-friendly trails than any reasonable person could hike in a lifetime. We've narrowed it down to ten picks that deliver the best combination of scenery, dog access, and that post-hike feeling of having actually done something with…
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Best dog-friendly hikes in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has more dog-friendly hiking trails than any city in California, and most of them are good. Looking beyond LA? See the best dog-friendly trails in California. The problem isn’t finding a trail — it’s finding one that matches…
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2025 award-winning dog-friendly hotels
From Big Bear's lakefront boutique hotels to Huntington Beach's award-winning resort and West Hollywood's rooftop patios, these 2025 award-winning properties set the standard for dog-friendly hospitality across California. Pack treats and start planning.
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WeHo rolls out the ruff-ruff red carpet
West Hollywood is paws-down LA's most dog-friendly neighborhood. Walkable boulevards, rooftop lounges and patio dining along Melrose and Santa Monica make it easy to explore with your pup, while nearby Runyon Canyon offers off-leash hikes with skyline views.
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Boutique digs in Big Bear
Hotel Marina Riviera in Big Bear Lake blends retro alpine style with modern comfort on the waterfront. A heated pool, lakeside fire pits, and dog-friendly outdoor dining make it easy to bring your pup along.
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