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San Diego Humane Society
Escondido
San Diego Humane Society's Escondido Campus offers a comprehensive lost and found service for the communities of Escondido, San Marcos, and Poway in Southern California.
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Hidden Valley Obedience Club
Escondido
Hidden Valley Obedience Club of North San Diego County, Inc., established in 1986, serves as a beacon for responsible dog ownership and engagement in obedience sports in Escondido, San Diego County, Southern California.
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Discover California’s dog-friendly waterfalls: A nature lover’s guide
California has dozens of dog-friendly waterfalls worth visiting, from Alamere Falls cascading into the ocean at Point Reyes to Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite and hidden swimming holes in Shasta County. Leash up and go chase some mist.
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Wet ‘n’ wild in SoCal
Southern California's mountain waterfalls run strong after winter rains, and two standout hikes welcome leashed dogs. Escondido Canyon near Malibu features a 150-foot seasonal cascade, while Eaton Canyon Falls in Pasadena offers a family-friendly trail to a splashing 40-foot drop.
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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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Dog-friendly North County San Diego coast
North County San Diego's coast links Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, and Carlsbad by Highway 101 and Interstate 5. Expect off-leash beaches, resort and boutique lodging, walkable village districts, and a deep bench of dog-friendly patio dining.
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Dog-friendly San Diego: the complete guide
San Diego offers one of California's deepest dog-friendly lineups: off-leash beaches at Ocean Beach and Fiesta Island, 60-plus pet-welcoming hotels, dozens of patio restaurants, and easy day trips to Coronado, Del Mar, and Temecula wine country.
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Southern California
Southern California’s diverse landscape — from mountain lakes to desert oases to coastal bluffs — offers a surprising number of paved and accessible trails where handlers with mobility needs and their dogs can enjoy the outdoors together. Whether we’re talking…
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