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We love hearing paw-tested stories from readers and want to share them with other DogTrekkers. Please join our growing group of official ‘Paw-Testers’ by sending us cool dog-friendly places to take your pup along with a photo. Share your favorite California dog experience and we’ll post your trek in this section. Thanks!

Three calm dogs sit upright in separate airplane seats, facing forward. The cabin and empty seats are visible in the background.

Hop on, paws up: JSX makes dog travel easy for California adventurers

Traveling with a dog in California used to mean long road trips or wrestling with complicated airline rules. JSX, a hop-on jet service, is changing
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Traveling with pets in California? Beware the hidden costs of ‘pet-friendly’ hotels

If you’ve ever traveled through California with your beloved dog, you know the treachery hiding behind two seemingly innocent words: “pet-friendly.” On the sun-drenched West
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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Swimming at Novato’s O’Hair park

Kacee testing the waters in O’Hair Park Novato. In her 17th year when she passed, she never missed a dunk in a swimming hole.
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A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Visit dog-friendly Shelter Cove

DogTrekker.com reader Carolina C. loves traveling with her dog and sharing these experiences with others who have similar interests. She created the following video about
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