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.
On the way to Yosemite: east entrance
Cody, Tioga Pass. Photo: Patti Thompson Why hurry to Yosemite National Park when the journey...
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Acupuncture for disc disease in dogs
Have you ever seen a dog standing still, shaking and unwilling to move its neck? How...
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Close encounters in Nevada County
Baxter and Montana in Nevada County. Photo: Bob White (CC) Truckee, Grass Valley, Nevada City…....
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Wandering El Dorado County
Gus at Echo Lake. Photo: Kat Stan (CC) El Dorado County is one of the...
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Choose Redding with your dog
Everyone knows dogs have excellent taste in art, so Redding made sure its world-renowned Sundial Bridge was...
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Fireworks can send dogs running
Did you know that more pets run away on the Fourth of July than on...
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Splash dog fun in gold country
If you are anywhere in the Amador, Calaveras, Folsom, or Greater Sacramento/Stockton area looking to...
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Mid-peninsula’s marvelous preserves
Santa Clara County is blessed with tens of thousands of acres of paw-friendly parklands, and...
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East bay getaways with your dog
Cassie at Mission Creek Preserve. Photo: Sean Ness (CC) What would the East Bay be...
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Mushroom dangers – even in the off season
The last week of May, a dog ate a dried Death Cap mushroom at the...
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On the road to Yosemite
Why hurry to Yosemite National Park when the journey can be as rewarding as the...
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Russian River Adventures
Have a dog who loves water? Why not let her serve as first mate in...
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Dogtrekker’s best river adventures
Among our favorite go-to spots is the languidly flowing stretch of the Russian River around...
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Make a splash at North Lake Tahoe
Time to take your dog swimming at Lake Tahoe's North Shore! Four-pawed visitors aren't welcome everywhere,...
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Surf dogs
Surf’s up in Southern California—and now, during the summer vacation season, you and your...
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Experience mount shasta
Mount Shasta, 63 miles north of Redding and a constant presence on the Shasta Cascade...
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Dogs love Tahoe
As DogTrekker.com readers already know, Lake Tahoe is a paradise for dogs. They also tell...
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Clearly clear lake
There it sits, a big blue puddle on the map about 75 miles due north...
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