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.
Pick a Shasta Cascade byway
Fall is an optimal time for a scenic-drive vacation, and it would be hard to...
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Embrace pet insurance
Veterinary medicine has made leaps and bounds over the past few years, especially in diagnosing...
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Riding through the redwoods
After a recent move from Illinois to California, Diana and her pups set out to explore...
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The importance of initial core vaccines in dogs
By Dr. Angela Gaeto, DVM, of the Helen Woodward Animal Center community in San Diego...
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Orphan dog rescue
Mike and Karen Schaver had long dreamed of buying a big ranch to provide a...
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All aboard (dogs, too)!
Excursion-train rides are fun for the whole family, and several lines in Northern California allow...
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Off the beaten path in Marin
Visiting Marin County? Not even all the locals are hip to the hike-in pancake breakfasts-with-a-view...
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Dog-friendly pumpkin patches in NorCal
What's Halloween without a visit to a pumpkin patch, especially if the pumpkin patch doubles...
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Urban hikes to SF attractions
Whether you live in San Francisco or are just visiting, your legs are bound to...
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Visit a family-friendly winery
Little humans as well as parents and four-legged family companions will enjoy an outing to...
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Make it a meal deal
Be sure to stash a few treats in your pocket so Spike won’t get jealous...
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Kimpton Hotel Palomar
At Kimpton Palomar Hotel, we love furry friends as much as you do. Doberman or...
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Big reds and good times in Amador County
Amador County, best known for its robust zinfandels and barberas, celebrates big reds with its...
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Historic Folsom: gateway to the Gold Country
Visitors know Folsom for the song made famous by the Man in Black, but no...
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Finding gold in El Dorado County
Talk about diverse: El Dorado County stretches from the city of Folsom, at the beginning...
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What’s cookin’ in Calaveras County
Any time’s a good time to head up Highway 4 to the hip and happening...
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Woofin’ it up in Tuolumne County
Like other parts of Gold Country, Tuolumne County is rich in history, rugged scenery and recreational opportunities....
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Breed restrictions are the pits
It can be a challenge to find dog-friendly accommodations when traveling with large dogs. It...
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