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Summer is in full swing and with that comes the heat. It’s always important for your pup to stay hydrated but summer heat adds its own challenges. So what can you do to make sure they stay hydrated? Always have clean water available. It seems like a bit of a no brainer, but for most dogs having clean water available will [...]

Now that you’ve been introduced to the idea of dog agility,you may be curious as to how you can get started. As with most new things youwant to start learning, the first thing to do is sign up for a class. However,there are a few things you want to look for when picking out an [...]

At Kurgo, we know you like to be on the go with your dog. In the warm weather, it's so important for your dog to drink lots of water. In the video below, our product designer Amy Casella walks you through Kurgo's selection of products to keep every dog happy and hydrated!For more details on [...]

Inspired by the classic dart game (but a lot more dog friendly!), our Doggie Dart is the perfect toy to keep you and your pup occupied for hours. We have a variety of games to play with our Darts that will give you a feeling of nostalgia, as well as satisfaction, knowing your dog is [...]

Editor's note: This post was originally published in July 2017.Is there anything more fun for a dog than summer? Romps on the beach and long sunny days playing fetch with their humans – it doesn’t get much better for a dog!For those with boats, summer fun also means setting off to sea, sometimes with canine [...]

There is nothing worse than planning a fun afternoon at the beach with your pup, and upon your arrival encountering the notorious “No Dogs Allowed” sign. It is not always easy to plan a trip to the beach with your pet, especially with dog wardens snooping [...]

Photo credits: @endeavorsofegoAgility – it’s a term that most people associate with flexibilityand dexterity. But if you’ve been a part of the “dog world” for long enough,you’ll realize that agility is also the name of a sport. Agility is acanine-focused recreational activity in which a handler (that’s you!) and theirdog (your furry friend) navigate an [...]

Hi there! We’re Jayme and John from Gnomad Home, and for the past year we’ve been living the #vanlife in a self-converted camper van with our two dogs (we just recently lost our amazing dog, Crow, who lived to be 17, so for a long time we lived with three dogs!).What’s that you say? You [...]

Labrador Retrievers are among the most popular family dogs and it's no secret why. They make great companions, generally have a good disposition, and are always up for a great adventure. Did you know that they were originally bred to fetch game from the water? This explains why so many of them love to swim [...]

Here at Kurgo, dogs are part of the team. Given our industry, it was a natural fit to welcome our four-legged companions to the office. That's not to say that we didn't put considerable time and thought into creating a dog-friendly office that would work best for all. Multiple studies point to the many benefits of [...]

Father's Day isn't just forparents of humans! If you're a dog dad, it's your special day too! It takes aspecial breed to parent a pup. Caring for a dog takes love, devotion, andpatience. It means walking your dog rain or shine, picking up (lots of) poop,keeping her safe, and so much more. We found 7 [...]

Summer is upon us, and if you haven’t yetgotten around to planning your dog-friendly vacation this summer, don’t worry,we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out some of our favorite picks for adog-friendly vacation across the United States and in Canada.PacificNorthwestOregonCoastThe Oregon coastline—all 363 miles of it—iscompletely open and accessible to the public, thanks [...]