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.
Balancing your dog’s diet
By Dr. Angela Gaeto, DVM, of the Helen Woodward Animal Center community in San Diego...
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Water safety and your dog
Some dogs love swimming and splashing. Labs, poodles, Brittanys and other hunting breeds seem born...
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Houseboating nuts and bolts
Think of a houseboat as a slow-moving RV that takes a long time to turn,...
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Folsom: gateway to Gold Country
Yes, country legend Johnny Cash put Folsom on America's musical map—and soon there will be...
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Lumps and bumps on your pet
There are all kinds of lumps and bumps we can find on our pets. The...
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East Bay SPCA
Meet Robin Hood! This foxy little guy, currently enjoying the hospitality of the East Bay...
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Avila Beach
Lisa and her dog, Penny love Avila Beach! Here's what Lisa had to say about...
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See more on Highway 4
Highway 4 in Calaveras and Alpine counties is one of our favorite routes for a...
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Doggedly exploring Amador County
If there’s one part of California wine country getting an exceptional amount of buzz this...
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Home Society Silicon Valley
Meet the lovely Cheechoo, as fine a canine companion as ever was. When he landed...
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Gotta lake it
Summertime and the livin’ is easy…as long as you’re on a lake. Heading up to...
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Rattlesnake 101 for you and your dog
By Dr. Angela Gaeto, DVM, of the Helen Woodward Animal Center community in San Diego...
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Get your Buttes in gear
The Lakes Basin Recreation Area straddles Plumas and Sierra counties about 70 miles north of Lake Tahoe. It's...
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Take a walk on the wave side
DogTrekkers who live inland know they’re never far from Sweatshirt Land. So when the mercury...
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Kayla’s life-saving contribution
Two years after the launch of DogTrekker.com, Kayla got very sick, or at least we...
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Dogs ride and hike free at Palisades Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is at its glorious best in summer, but you have to be a...
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Fourth of July dog safety tips
Keep your dogs safe this Fourth of July with these pet safety tips from The...
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Kayla, Director of Barketing Emeritus
DogTrekker.com wouldn’t be here without Kayla, our “research Lab,” director of barketing and chief operating...
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