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.
GGNRA dog-walking saga: the backstory
With Bay Area populations growing and Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) lands being ever...
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Emergency services/lost & injured dogs
If your pup is injured or lost, Dogtrekker.com makes the search for a 24-hour veterinary...
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Thanksgiving hike at Cronan Ranch
DogTrekker.com reader Peregrine W. wrote to us to share her Thanksgiving outdoor adventure at Cronan Ranch...
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Pets and your health
Amazon bestseller Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover's Guide to...
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Lily’s Legacy 2017
Lily’s Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary reports that, thanks to the kind generosity of lots of...
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The Grateful Table
On Nov. 21, more than 500 people gathered in a Domaine Chandon vineyard near the...
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Paws for a good read
Whether it’s a novel, a feel-good memoir, a training how-to or a delve into animal...
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Humane Society Silicon Valley 2017
It's official: Humane Society Silicon Valley is a model shelter. So says the Koret Shelter...
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Leave no paws behind 2017
The call came in to Leave No Paws Behind — a young husky, barely a...
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Sip and stroll in Santa Barbara County
When the weather outside is frightful, the dog-friendly welcome in Santa Barbara County is still...
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Where to Cruz with your pup
If you don’t live in Santa Cruz County, you probably know this gorgeous stretch of...
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Tails wag on Big Sur Coast
Take a drive on the scenic California Coast to Big Sur, pulling over at beaches,...
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Take time to coast
Mendocino County is mostly rural, and its extensive patchwork of public lands encompasses everything from...
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Nasal discharge and coughing
There are many underlying causes of nasal discharge and coughing in dogs. The cornerstone of...
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Paws for an overnight break in Mendocino County
The summer crowds are gone, cool weather has set in and Mendocino County lodging properties...
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Dogcation adventures at the Stanford Inn and beyond
DogCation winner Jolene C. recently wrote in to let us know about her adventures in...
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Cushing’s disease
By Dr. Jennifer Tavares, VMD, and Chris Pitts, RVT, of Broadway Animal Hospital. Cushing's disease can...
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Rush on up to Redding
Lace up your hiking boots, load Lucy into the car and get a grip on...
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