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.
Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue 2017
Meet Bandit. He's 12. Or maybe 13. But you'd never know it. He's remarkably healthy,...
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Elk spotting at Lake Pillsbury
On a camping trip at Pogie Point Campground? Lake Pillsbury in the Mendocino National Forest of...
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Is your dog itchin’ and scratchin’?
By Melissa Robinett, DVM, Bel Marin Animal Hospital, Novato, CA It’s late spring and allergy...
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Best beds for heads and paws
More than 50 pet-friendly lodgings—something for every style and budget—are sprinkled across the Santa Cruz...
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Catch a wave
Whatever your motivation for coming to Santa Cruz County, sooner or later you and your...
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Sniff out some new places
Every time we visit, Santa Cruz County gets more and more dog-friendly. And this year...
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A day (or more) in the redwoods
Santa Cruz County is famous for its groves of towering coast redwoods, and Big Basin...
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Alerts and tips for a great camping season
The winter has been tough on several areas in the state and we wanted to...
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SPCA for Monterey County 2017
The SPCA for Monterey County got the call: Three tiny puppies, about two weeks old,...
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Marijuana toxicity
By Dr. Shannon Leggieri, DVM of Claremont Veterinary Hospital, Oakland. With the passing of recent...
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Save on camping with America the Beautiful pass
There’s one thing very good about getting older: The day you turn 62, you qualify...
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Of leash laws, bears and campground petiquette
California leash laws set out rules for people leaving home with their pets, and individual...
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Big Sur alert
Last fall’s fires, combined with harsh winter storms, were not kind to the popular state...
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The glamping route
“Glamping,” a hybrid word referring to rustic-chic, outdoor-oriented lodging that doesn’t involve pitching your own...
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Crystal blue persuasion
You’ve probably seen, en-route to Lake Tahoe on Highway 50, the left-turn lane directing traffic...
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Exceptions to California State Parks rules
Most California State Parks restrict canine companions to campgrounds, day-use picnic areas and paved roads,...
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Off-leash romp at Rodeo Beach
DogTrekker.com reader Linda Cox shared this picture with us of her dog Zeke enjoying some...
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The lowdown on dog-friendly public lands
Dogs are welcome at 90 percent of California campgrounds—it’s the rare one indeed that doesn’t...
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