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1. Hailey D

Monterey, CA, 93940

from$98per night

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2. Kaitlyn E

Pacific Grove, CA, 93950

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3. Raquel F

Carmel, CA, 93923

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4. Stella H

Monterey, CA, 93940

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5. Briana G

Seaside, CA, 93955

from$79per night

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Seaside, CA, 93955

6. Abigail D

Seaside, CA, 93955

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7. Leilani W

Seaside, CA, 93955

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8. Jodi M

paso robles, CA, 93940

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paso robles, CA, 93940

9. Jasmyne O

Monterey, CA, 93940

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10. Amanda U

Monterey, CA, 93940

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11. Jaye G

Monterey, CA, 93940

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12. Jishing Y

Del Monte Forest, CA, 93953

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13. Kazandjian A

Portland, OR, 97209

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14. Lyndsey N

Monterey, CA, 93940

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15. Amberlyn O

Pacific Grove, CA, 93950

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16. Hannah G

Monterey, CA, 93940

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17. Paige H

Monterey, CA, 93940

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18. Melissa G

Monterey, CA, 93940

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19. Lirio H

Monterey, CA, 93940

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20. Celina L

Pacific Grove, CA, 93950

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Carmel-by-the-Sea

The best. Recommend

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Carmel-by-the-Sea

Recommend!

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Jeremy,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Thank you so much!

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Amy,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Kind and communicative! Quig had a great time!

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Letty,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

The girls love Raquel! They ve developed a good relationship with her and I know I can trust they are well cared for!

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Letty,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Thanks for the picture! Karma was asking for a joyride lol!!

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Letty,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

The best dog walker!!! And great instinct on listening to her own and my dogs intuition! There was a coyote roaming the neighborhood and Raquel knew something was up because my dogs behaved reluctant to walk a certain direction. Her instincts kept my dogs safe from any harm. Amazing job!

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Letty,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Literally the best. So caring of my girls and even brought in my package for me while I was at work. Always on time and communicating efficiently.

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Letty,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

She s very good with my puppers and puts them away accordingly. I come home to a clean space because she follows directions so well to prevent my dogs from invading my trash

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Letty,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

She did a great job with my girls. I can tell she loves dogs and they love her just the same back. I m so glad I found Raquel!

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Brad,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

The best. Recommend

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Brad,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Recommend!

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Jeremy,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Thank you so much!

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Amy,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Kind and communicative! Quig had a great time!

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Letty,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

The girls love Raquel! They ve developed a good relationship with her and I know I can trust they are well cared for!

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Letty,

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Thanks for the picture! Karma was asking for a joyride lol!!

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The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Poodle Day

Every year, poodles, mixes, and the humans that love them gather in Carmel to celebrate the canine companions of this special breed! Poodle Day features a pawsome parade, poodle contests and prizes, off-leash beach play, evening cocktail parties, and lots of other dog-friendly activities! Poodles from far and wide gather with their humans in tow for an entire day packed full of festivities! The morning events take place at The Crossroads shopping village. Parade check-in begins at 8 a.m. with the Poodle Day Parade kicking off the day's festivities at 10 a.m.! The rest of the day includes playtime, hikes, wine tasting, and walking tours, all with your furry friend along for the fun! All proceeds benefit the NorCal Poodle Rescue, helping poodles and poodle mixes in need while enriching the lives of those who adopt them.

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Wag n' Walk

Join the SPCA of Monterey County for their annual fundraiser and dog-friendly celebration, Wag n' Walk! The event features a group dog-walk along Monterey Bay in the name of ending pet homelessness. There is no registration fee, but participants are encouraged to collect pledges and donations to benefit the lifesaving efforts of the SPCA of Monterey County. Other Wag n' Walk festivities include animal-related booths, pet/owner contests, tail-waggin' good tunes, and lots of other fun activities for the whole family! Registration for the event begins at 9 a.m. at the Custom House Plaza - Monterey State Historic Park and the wagging and walking commence soon after. Bring out your furry friends and move your paws for a cause!

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Downtown Dog Days

Take a short drive from Carmel-by-the-Sea to Salinas to celebrate National Dog Day with your canine companion! This dog-centric gathering takes place to help establish a dog-friendly downtown district while benefitting the Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) and other local animal welfare organizations. The event features adoptable dogs, training demonstrations, pet food information, free samples, kid activities, free nail trims, pet experts, a "Travels with Charley" Look-Alike contest, and lots more dog-friendly fun! Bring along your leashed, well-behaved canines and the whole family for a day of fun where the streets go to the dogs! You don't want to miss it!

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Carmel Beach

Locals and visitors agree that Carmel Beach is the best place around for some off-leash fun with your furry friends! The long, wide white sand beach is beautiful, well-maintained, and really hard to beat! Well-mannered dogs are welcome to run and play off-leash here, as long as they are under voice control. The beach provides free parking, restrooms, volleyball courts, and plenty of waste receptacles with biodegradable pet waste bags. This beach is well-known and loved by the area's canines. On any given day, you can expect to see dogs of all shapes, breeds, and sizes. With its sandy shores and surf perfect to splash, run, and play in, Carmel Beach is is a haven for happy dogs!

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Mission Trail Park

Mission Trail Park is a beautiful place to sniff, roam, and get in that much-needed outdoor exploration with your furry friend! The scenic 35-acre nature preserve located in southeast Carmel offers 5 miles of trails through redwood and pine, benches for family picnics, and plenty of shade on a hot day! The park is a great place to hike with your canine companion. Well-behaved dogs under voice control can even frolic off-leash. There are waste bags and receptacles available throughout the park, but be sure to bring along some water for you and your pup. Come enjoy the relaxing peace and quiet with lots of sights and sniffs for your furry friend!

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