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When we get into our cars, we buckle our seat belts without a thought. Do we do the same for our dogs? Kurgo began designing dog safety products after co-founder Kitter Spater had one too many close calls with his dog Zelda. She tended to jump up into the front seat, get in Kitter's way, and [...]

A few years ago, I started running with my dog, Cooper. We began slowly, following a training app, and I set my sights on completing a 5k. After a few months, we sailed through our first 5k. Inspired, I upped the ante. Cooper and I would train for a 10k.By the time we crossed the [...]

Trail running combines the best of two awesome activities: running and hiking. If you and your dog enjoy either activity, you’ll love trail running. Unless your dog isn’t medically cleared for strenuous activity (always check with your vet before starting a new exercise regime), feel free to hit the trails together! Running trails delivers health [...]

Here at Kurgo, we are inspired by the many organizations who work tirelessly, day in and day out, to improve the lives of dogs in their local communities. We created the Kurgo Foundation in order to give back to these dedicated animal advocates in ways that help them further their missions. The Kurgo Foundation’s primary [...]

Living in the San Francisco Bay Area means that winter and spring are often quite rainy! And since this has been the first rainy season with my dog, Spruce (whom I adopted from Oakland Animal Services last June), I've had to learn all about how to take care of a 60lb toddler while keeping my [...]

Now more than ever, we all need to enjoy time outside! There are lots of reasons to get outdoors, too, and those reasons multiply if your dog is by your side. We know the physical health benefits of time spent outside: lower stress, boosted immunity, less inflammation, improved memory, even reduced anxiety and depression. And those [...]

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing our lives and a lot of people have questions about how the virus might affect pets. It can be challenging to discern and digest all the information shared on social media, so we gathered up credible source material to keep you as informed as possible. The Centers for Disease [...]

You’ve likely heard the saying: There’s no bad weather, only bad gear. This is especially true when it comes to trail running with your dog.While it’s helpful for you both and your dog to have a basic running foundation, it’s not essential. You can start with slow, short distances and build together. What is essential, [...]

We’ve put together a comprehensive dog car seat guide to help you find exactly what you need. Let us help you keep your car looking like it just left the showroom so you can focus on your next adventure with your tail-wagging best friend.

Shoes are a fantastic way to protect your pup’s feet no matter what Mother Nature throws at them. Mud, snow, and hot pavement are no match for the Blaze or Step ‘n Strobe. The soles are made with the same type of material (TPU rubber) that is used in many human running shoes and sneakers, so they [...]

Now that we’re a few weeks into 2020, you’ve had some time to think about the new hikes you want to explore with your dog this year. Now is also the perfect time to upgrade your pup’s adventure gear to make sure she can keep up with every activity. You’ll even have enough time to [...]

Moving to a new house with your dog can be a stressful event for the both of you—but it doesn’t have to be. With a little forward planning, you can make this big life event a fun and exciting transition.For your dog, the moving process is sometimes a scary and daunting process; his old belongings [...]