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.
Go boho on the Bohemian Highway
It’s just 10 miles long, but oh, what a sweet 10 miles. The Bohemian Highway,...
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Urban rambles in Sonoma County
The town of Sonoma, with its historic plaza surrounded by high-end restaurants and shops, is...
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You can bet your Bodega on this
Something special rolls around every fall in Sonoma County: Dungeness crab season, which starts in...
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Redwoods, rivers, Rover and you
The redwood-hugged Russian River is the best-known stream rolling through Sonoma County, but it’s not...
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Pica
By Dr. Shannon Leggieri, DVM, MS of Claremont Veterinary Hospital, Oakland. “Your dog ate what?!”...
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Buoy at the beach
We love this gorgeous photo of Buoy hanging out along the Pacific Ocean in Half...
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Traveling with a dog in Huntington Beach California
By Lauren Lloyd Voted as one of California’s dog-friendliest cities, Surf City USA welcomes four-legged...
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Make time for wine in Lake County
Lake County is dominated by – you got it – one of the largest bodies...
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Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch 2017
When Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch says it doesn't give up on the dogs it takes...
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Socializing your dog
By Dr. Angela Gaeto, DVM, of the Helen Woodward Animal Center community in San Diego...
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Sunny Tri-Valley wineries welcome dogs
The Tri-Valley region, an hour east of San Francisco, is nothing if not full of...
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Carneros, here we come
What part of the Napa and Sonoma valleys is closest to the Bay Area and...
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Hop on over to Hopland
Winery rich Mendocino County home to 10 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), a half-dozen of which...
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Separation anxiety in dogs
By Chris Pitts, RVT, Broadway Animal Hospital, Eureka We all want our dog to be bonded...
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Old-fashioned fun at Shasta Cascade cabin resorts
Back in the “olden days,” families taking a summer vacation often stayed at rustic cabin...
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Make time for Mount Shasta
The Shasta Cascade region’s name comes from a monumental mountain (Mount Shasta, at 14,179 feet,...
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Rev up in Redding
Redding (population about 100,000) is the Shasta Cascade region’s largest city, and it’s a great...
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High Sierra Animal Rescue
If you seek a companion for your High Sierra adventures, look no further than Jack,...
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