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2023 Reader Survey
Throw us a bone—please take DogTrekker’s 2023 reader survey!
DogTrekker thanks you for taking the time to help us better shape our editorial and advertising messaging for 2023. For every completed survey, we'll donate a dollar to local rescues!
(Questions with * are required)
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1.
Do you have a dog or dogs in your household?
(Required.)
Yes
No
No, but we plan to add a dog in 2023
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2.
How many dogs do you have in your household?
(Required.)
1
2
3 or more
We'll be adding a dog soon
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3.
If you plan to add a new dog to the family, will your first choice be a rescue?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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4.
How many total nights did you travel with your dog in 2022?
(Required.)
0
1-5
6-10
11-14
15+
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5.
How many total nights do you expect to travel with your dog in 2023?
(Required.)
0
1-5
6-10
11-14
15+
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6.
Which types of vacations do you “normally” enjoy? Select all that apply.
(Required.)
Family vacation
Wine country vacation
Solo vacation (with my dog)
Beach vacation
Lake vacation
Mountain vacation
Close to home vacation
Historical/cultural vacation
Other (please specify)
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7.
What regions in California would like to travel in 2023? Select all that apply.
(Required.)
San Francisco Bay Area
Los Angeles Area
San Diego Area
Mammoth Lakes/ Eastern Sierra
Orange County Area
Central Coast
Mendocino/North Coast
Sacramento/Gold Country
Central Valley
Redding/Shasta Cascade
Lake Tahoe
Yosemite
Greater Palm Springs/Deserts
Southern California
Inland Empire
High Sierra
California Wine Country
Other (please specify)
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8.
What cities in California would you like to travel to in 2023? Select all that apply.
(Required.)
Carmel
San Francisco
Fort Bragg
Redding
Sacramento
Gilroy
Vacaville
Mammoth Lakes
Concord
Sonoma
Napa
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
Huntington Beach
Oakland
San Luis Obispo
Calistoga
Other (please specify)
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9.
If you are interested in traveling outside of California, where to? Select all that apply.
(Required.)
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Arizona
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Not interested
Other (please specify)
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10.
When do you plan to take your next vacation with your dog?
(Required.)
Now
April/May/June
July/August/September
October/November/December
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11.
What resources do you use specifically to plan dog-friendly trips? Select all that apply.
(Required.)
Dog-friendly website
Dog-friendly mobile app
Google or other search engine
Friends or relatives
Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Visitor bureau or state travel websites
Travel guidebooks
Newspapers or magazines
None of the above
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12.
How far ahead do you plan travel with your dog?
(Required.)
At least one month prior to travel
2-4 weeks prior
At least two months prior
At least six months prior
I don’t plan ahead, I just go
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13.
How do you book your overnight stays? Select all that apply.
(Required.)
Direct to property or hotel group website
Home-sharing companies such as Airbnb, VRBO or FlipKey
Booking engines such as Booking.com, Expedia or Priceline
Dog travel website or mobile app
AAA
Other (please specify)
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14.
What kind of accommodation best suits you and your dog? Select all that apply.
(Required.)
Cabins and cottages
Hotel or motel
Vacation rentals (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)
Stay with friends or relatives
Campground/RV park
Bed and Breakfast
Glamping or Airstream resort
Luxury resort
Other (please specify)
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15.
What dog-friendly topics would you like to see reflected in 2023 newsletters? Select all that apply.
(Required.)
Lodging
Hiking/walking
Beaches/rivers
Outdoor dining
Surprise me
Lakes
Activities (boating, botanical gardens, waterfalls, etc.)
Dog-sitting for travelers
Events
Camping or RV park
Wineries or craft breweries
Attractions (trains, tours, parks)
Dog care services for travelers (local, Rover, Wag, Fetch, etc.)
Dog supplies
Glamping
Houseboats/Boat Rentals
ADA and non-strenuous hikes
Dog travel bucket lists
Other (please specify)
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16.
Advertising: We want to be sure our advertising is relevant and helpful to you. Let us know if you are interested in the following products and services. Select all that apply.
(Required.)
Off the beaten track dog-friendly destinations
Lodging specials and packages
New and remodeled dog-friendly hotels
Outdoor events and entertainment
Dog food and treats
Destination itineraries
Veterinary and emergency services
Doggie daycare and overnight boarding
Mobile vet services
Puppy and dog training
Dog insurance
Talk to a live veterinarian
Other (please specify)
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17.
Advocacy: DogTrekker continually advocates for expanding access for dog parents as they travel across California. Which of the following issues have you encountered with your dog? Select all that apply.
(Required.)
Expensive hotel pet fees
Poor selection of pet-friendly rooms
Confusion over pet-friendly policies at hotels, activities, and attractions
Difficulty finding things to do with your dog once you arrive at a destination
Unfriendly or unknowledgeable staff at hotels and attractions
Other (please specify)
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18.
California’s legendary, dog-friendly landscapes draw millions of pet parents and pups every year. Do you agree with DogTrekker’s Leave Only Paw Prints® sustainability and stewardship initiative that protects these lands for future generations as well as preserves access for our four-legged family members?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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19.
Zip Code
(Required.)
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20.
What is your gender?
(Required.)
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to answer
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21.
What is your age?
(Required.)
18 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 to 74
75 or older
Prefer not to answer
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22.
On a scale of 0 to 10,
How likely is it that you would recommend DogTrekker to a friend or colleague?
0 for Not at all likely, 10 for Extremely likely
(Required.)
Not at all likely
Extremely likely
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
23.
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