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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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Stardogs Clubhouse
West Hollywood
Stardogs Clubhouse offers premium care for small to medium-sized dogs in a bright, clean, and safe environment.
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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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California Federation of Dog
Lancaster
In the picturesque landscape of Lancaster, within the sprawling beauty of Los Angeles County's Desert Region, the California Federation of Dog Clubs (CFoDC) stands as a beacon for dog enthusiasts and owners alike.
Read moreHigh Desert Obedience Club
Lancaster
The High Desert Obedience Club (HiDOC) in Lancaster, California, is a premier destination for dog owners seeking top-notch training services.
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Glendale
Hollywood Dog Obedience Club is a dog owners group in Glendale in California’s Southern California.
Read morePasanita Obedience Club
Pasadena
Pasanita is a non-profit organization and a member of the American Kennel Club. Its mission is to foster and promote the training of dogs and to conduct obedience trials and matches under the rules of the American Kennel Club.
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Canoga Park
Valley Hills Obedience Club, Inc. (VHOC) is the San Fernando Valley's only AKC licensed obedience training club and an active member of the Southern California Dog Obedience Council.
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Roll, stroll and sniff: California’s most wheelchair-accessible dog-friendly beaches
Sand is where good intentions go to get stuck. A boardwalk ends, the dunes begin, and suddenly a wheelchair, a walker or a 14-year-old dog with stiff hips is parked at the edge of the very thing you drove out…
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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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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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Oreo’s Law: What California’s new disaster pet-rescue bill does
California's FOUND Act, signed into law in October 2025, changes how cities handle pets during evacuations. Named for Oreo, a Pomeranian rescued from the Palisades fire, the law requires better planning for animals in disaster zones starting January 2026.
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