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.
Five woofy waterfront campgrounds
Dogs like being around water as much as people do, whether or not they’re required...
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Top spots for soaking up mountain majesty
Rise above the summer heat at these high-elevation campgrounds.
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Senior dogs with a lot of living to do
They may be getting up in years, but senior dogs still want to have fun....
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Paws to the (nice, flat) path
Back in the day, Bosco used to love to join you in long-distance runs and...
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Stop and smell the roses. also the dirt, and the bushes…
If you're trying to sniff out a place with scents galore for Snuffy, oil-painting vistas...
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Mobility assistance for your senior dog
Erin Troy, DVM, CCRP, CVPP Muller Veterinary Hospital, Walnut Creek Mobility can be a challenge...
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Muttville’s 10 tips for traveling with senior dogs
When it comes to traveling with senior dogs, the good folks at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue have...
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Kayla Puttin’ on the Ritz
Kayla, DogTrekker.com's Director of Barketing, Chief Operating Dog and Research Lab, visited the Ritz Carlton,...
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Water fun
When we asked our readers about their favorite places to share with their senior dogs,...
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El dorado county’s adventure loop
Lola and Leroy on an adventure in Gold Country. Photo: M. Miller Next time you...
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Gold country flower power five favorite dog-friendly hikes
Wildflower season has come early to the Sierra foothills this year, and you’ll have to...
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Sacramento’s dog-friendly craft breweries
(CC) Sephiroty To say the craft-brewery scene has exploded in Sacramento is an understatement: the...
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Sun, sand, Santa Cruz
Jennifer M. sent in this fabulous picture of her best friend, Harley, playing on the...
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Dog-friendly paso robles wine country
DogTrekkers touring the Central Coast wine country will leave with happy tails after stopping by...
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Dog-friendly beaches of san luis obispo
Let's go to the beach! CC E.Haug Dog-friendly beaches abound in SLO County, including several...
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Hidden gems in Santa Cruz
Enjoying the beautiful view. Photo by Susan Dog-friendly (and off-leash) hiking can be hard to...
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Service dog etiquette for pets and people
You probably know not to pet a service dog who’s working — the dog may even wear...
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Sit. stay. dog-friendly vacation rentals
With all of the great hikes and fun places to play in the city by...
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