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Are you planning your summer vacation and planning to take your dog along? You are not alone - over 88% of people plan to bring their dog on vacation this summer and most are doing it in their car, according to a recent Kurgo survey. But do you have a dog that doesn't love the [...]

Far away from any large cities (it’s a four-hour drive to San Francisco), northern California offers an abundance of spectacular hikes with fewer crowds, swimming holes aplenty, and pristine wilderness. Here are some of our favorite dog-friendly hikes. Tell us yours in the comments below! Make sure you are prepared for hiking by checking our hiking with dogs [...]

At Kurgo, we consider dogs to be part of the family and we know you love having them come along on every adventure. Often times these outings involve mud, sand, or water and before you know it your car is filthy. We've put together 4 tips to help keep your car clean so you can [...]

In honor of Mother’s Day, we connected with a few of ourfavorite Instagram friends who exemplify the Kurgo mission of getting out and enjoyinglife together with your dog. They are true adventurers who love spending timehiking, running, and walking with their dogs. We asked them to share a bitabout what makes their relationship with their [...]

For many dogs, the freedom to get filthy is totally invigorating. After all, rolling around in the wet squishy mud all day long is like a trip to the dog spa. We found 5 dogs who dig getting dirty and we asked their owners a bit about their obsession with mud. While many dog owners dread these muddy [...]

Let’s face it, dogs are messy. Whether it's mud, snow, sand, or any other type of dirt – they love to roll around in it and we then need to clean it up. Follow these easy steps for how to conquer mud and messes in the car. Cover Your Seat The first step to conquering mud and messes [...]

Typically known for its ski-slopes, sunshine, and dog-friendly hiking trails, Colorado is also becoming known for itsthriving craft beer scene. With over 300 breweries across the state, there arealways plenty of options for new places to visit and new brews to try. Butperhaps the most important deciding factor for many when choosing theirlibation locale is: [...]

Ah spring, the season we wait so long to arrive – only to remember that all those beautiful flowers are blooming thanks to an abundance of rain. Rain, of course, for those of us who get outdoors on a regular basis, means mud. Lots and lots of mud. While it’s fun to play in the mud, dogs tend to gravitate [...]

Since dog training has changed drastically over the years,there are now many different options when it comes to choosing an obedienceclass. This can leave owners confused and a bit worried about how to choose theright fit for their pup. There is everything from puppy class, to agility, toeven scent class! So how do you choose? And [...]

Here at Kurgo, we love exploring the outdoors with our dogs. Hiking is a great way to get some exercise and discover a new area together. Whether you're planning an an hour-long trek or a full day hike, make sure you're prepared! Using our Dog Hiking Checklist is a great place to start and check [...]

If you miss the childhood days of playing with jacks, we canbring back those memories and have them include your dog this time! Kurgo’sTarget Jack is made of tough and non-toxic material that will provide endlessamount of enjoyment for you and your pup. We invented some games thatwill not only provide fun for you and [...]

Heading out hiking and backpacking with your pup can be one of themost satisfying and joyful ways to spend time together. If you lovehiking then your dog is going to have THE best time ever! And hiking togetherin the wild will be one of the only times you are both totally in your element. But if [...]