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For those who love to bring their dogs everywhere with them, camping is the perfect summertime getaway! With endless options for adventure - hiking, swimming, stand up paddle boarding, trail running – camping has a lot to offer for dog and owner, alike. Before planning your camping vacation with your pup this summer, check [...]

Hiking with your dog is fun and rewarding, but there are afew essentials to keep in mind before getting that tail on the trail! Beforeyou head out, do your research. Make sure the area you're traveling toallows dogs and find out what their leash laws are. Look up the weather andtrail conditions. To help you [...]

How many times this summer have you found yourself out with your pup looking for a little adventure? Summer is here and your dog’s ready to play! Here is our one stop shop for dog-friendly events around the United States to take your pup to. If you know of any other dog-friendly events, please post [...]

Is there anything more fun for a dog than summer? Romps onthe beach and long sunny days playing fetch with their humans – it doesn’t getmuch better for a dog!For those with boats, summer fun also means setting off tosea, sometimes with canine companions on board. With the wind in their fur andsalt air on [...]

Portland and the surrounding area offers plenty of dog-friendly places to visit with your pup. We’ve already told you all about the dog-friendly trails in the state and now we’re letting you in on some of the many the dog-friendly restaurants, parks, breweries, and wineries to visit after getting a hike in over the weekend. Parks [...]

Our slogan at Kurgo is ‘Go Together’, and that is exactly what our adventurous friends at Rough on the Road have been doing! Jessica, Greg and their 9-month-old German Shepherd, Moxie documented their hike in Guatemala along the San Pedro Volcano, also known as the “land guarded by dogs”. Located in Northern Guatemala, this nickname [...]

More dogs run away on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. It is important to understand why dogs are afraid of fireworks and what you can to do make the experience less stressful for them. While most dog owners think they have a safe and secure home, it’s always beneficial to [...]

National Take Your Dog To Work Day may have already passed, but here at Kurgo we celebrate taking your dog to work every day!Watch the video below to get to know some of our four legged co-workers, hearwhat their owners think about working for a dog friendly company,and discover funny office dog bloopers. Enjoy!For more [...]

Are you ready for Take Your Dog to Work Day onFriday, June 23rd? Find out why dog-friendly offices attract and retain happyemployees in the below graphic. Did you know that 90% of people wish theyworked in a dog-friendly office and 32% would be willing to take a pay cut of10% of more? Looking to make your [...]

Photo Credit: Laurie CarrLake George, located innorthern New York state at the southeast part of the Adirondack Mountains, isfull of hiking opportunities for people and dogs of all abilities and ages. Filledwith challenging steeper trails with stunning views of Lake George or peaceful pathsof undisturbed ponds and wetlands, there is something for everyone. The LakeGeorge Land [...]

Dogs have a nose for odors. In fact, they possess 50 times moreolfactory receptors in their noses compared to humans, and the part of a dog's brain that is devoted to analyzing smells is 40 times largerthan ours. Using botanicals is a perfect way to help our pets with anxiety andstress, as well as to [...]

Here at Kurgo, we're all about enjoying life together withyour dog. Many people love exploring the outdoors with their pups, especiallyduring the warmer months. We talked with a few of our favorite Instagramfriends to see what they love most about hiking with their dogs. Here’s whatthey had to say:Atlas the Adventure Dog: @atlastheadventuredogFavorite month tohike with [...]