Dog stories
Our DogTrekker writers know dog-friendly California like your pup knows the treat jar—intimately and enthusiastically. Whether sniffing out beaches in San Diego, dog-friendly wineries in Sonoma, hiking trails in the Sierra, or cozy mountain cabins near Big Bear Lake, we're your trusted guides for dog travel. From bustling cities to hidden wilderness gems, we fetch reliable tips, insights, and local secrets to make traveling with your four-legged friend effortless. Trust DogTrekker to lead you and your pup to tail-wagging dog travel adventures across dog-friendly California.
Animal Rescue Foundation 2018
Meet Lisbeth Salander, Nordic heroine, who's just emerging from puppyhood and anxious to find her...
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Swirl, sip and savor at Santa Cruz’s dog-friendly wineries
First-time visitors to Santa Cruz County usually have beaches in mind. But once they discover...
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Xylitol poisoning
By Gary Richter, MS, DVM, CVA, CVC, GDVWHM, Holistic Veterinary Care, Oakland, CA Xylitol is a...
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Feeling fine in Felton
Just seven miles from downtown Santa Cruz, the town of Felton is headquarters for a...
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Santa Cruz County’s offbeat bounty
So you’ve been there, done that in Santa Cruz County, and now it’s time for...
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Take a spring hike around Redding
Redding calls itself California’s Trail Capital, and for good reason: about 100 miles of dog-friendly...
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Kissing the Santa Cruz coast
Follow the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) along the Santa Cruz County coastline, and you’ll...
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Family Dog Rescue 2018
San Francisco's Family Dog Rescue's guiding philosophy is "We believe that when you adopt a...
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Spring rambles in the South Bay
South of San Francisco, you and your frisky pup have more velvety-green hills to wander...
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Five tips for helping your dog deal with grief
By Dr. Shannon Leggieri, DVM, MS of Claremont Veterinary Hospital, Oakland. There are many resources on...
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Chasing cascades in the bay area
From easy family hikes to certified huffer-puffers, the hills and streams of the San Francisco...
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Dog-friendly Highway 20 preserves beckon in spring
The Sierra foothills cover hundreds of square miles, so your best bet for a wildflower-and-waterfalls...
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Journey to Wawona (Madera County, south entrance)
If you’re coming from Southern California, the Highway 41 corridor from Fresno up to Yosemite’s...
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Arch in from the west (Mariposa County, west entrance)
Open the windows and let your pup take in the smells as you drive Highway...
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Yosemite is positively pawsome for dogs
Is Yosemite dog-friendly? Every DogTrekker headed in this direction wants to know. And the answer...
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Time out for Tuolumne County (Yosemite north entrance)
The rugged country leading up to Yosemite’s Big Oak Flat (North) entrance boasts a pioneer...
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Cannabis for pets
By Gary Richter, MS, DVM, Holistic Veterinary Care, Oakland, CA As more and more people...
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The advantages of a plant based diet for your dog
From the editors: Many pet parents are interested in plant-based diets for their animals for...
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