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Gordie Spater, CEO of Kurgo, a leading pet productsdesigner based in Salisbury, MA1. Always build in a “FudgeFactor”I am bynature an optimistic person so I am always certain it can be done tomorrow forfree. I have found even after carefulplanning for all eventualities something always crops up. For example, our products are triple-quotedwith our factories [...]

Is there anything worse than cabin fever withan energetic dog? Many of us love staying active all year long with our dogsbut we struggle with how to do so in cold weather. Winter’s next-best adventuremay just come in the form of an activity you don’t even know about yet:skijoring. If you love to be outside [...]

We’vegot a confession to make: even some of the Kurgo office dogs put on a few extrapounds from indulgent eating during the holiday season. The good news? New Year’salways brings a resurgence of healthy eating habits, and dogs can benefit fromthese changes too! A few years ago, when we were compiling our Holiday Cookbook for Dogs, [...]

Have you ever had a heart-to-heartwith your dog about self-improvement? New Year, new you, right? While the Kurgo office dogs are keyto keeping this place running, sometimes they misbehave too. Occasionally we catch someone rummaging through the trash, hoping they’vestruck gold in the form of to someone’s leftover sandwich. It’s alsonot uncommon to have to [...]

There’sa secret a lot of people don’t know about our co-founder Gordie’s dog, Baxter.He absolutely hates riding in thecar. He nervously shakes almost every time he gets into the car, and hisfamily works hard to calm him down on longer road trips to make travel morerelaxing for him. The holidays can be extra tough as [...]

Photo credits: @adventures_with_rileySetting up for and celebrating the holidayswith friends, family, and our pets, of course, is fun and festive. For those ofus with pets, however, we may not realize that some of our decorations andcelebrations can cause harm to our animals. From Christmas trees to holidayplants and cookies and treats within easy access to curious [...]

We have a confession to make. When our co-founder Gordie’sdog was six, he spent a cold night outside in Vermont in early March. For those who don’tknow, it’s more like “In like a lion, out like a lion” up there in late winter. Fortunately,the temperatures did not dip too low, but it was still very [...]

Your Kurgo package arrives on a brisk November afternoon and you're very excited and eager to try out your dog's new coat on your daily walk together. The only problem? The coat is so snug that it would be a better fit for your neighbor's cat. Nothing is worse than when your enthusiasm immediately fades [...]

As the holidays approach, dog enthusiasts everywhere are in search of the perfect gift for their adventuring furry friends. After all, dogs are part of the family, and we want to find a special way to celebrate them too. Here at Kurgo, we are dedicated to creating products that allow you and your dog to [...]

This review is from Kurgo Ambassador Ella Lobdell of @gusandtug_frenchiesAs a small dog owner,you may wonder if your best friend can safely join you on long hikes, walks,and extended adventures. You may think that small breeds are solely lapdogs, and not capable of the same athletic abilities of larger dogs but you are wrong! [...]

With the holidays upon us, it's time to connect with friends and family and show our love and appreciation for one another. It's also a great time to pause and celebrate how grateful we are for our canine companions. We are thankful for all of the outdoor adventures and road trips we've enjoyed with them [...]

Mostfurry friends we know will be hoping for an invitation to the table for theThanksgiving Day eat-a-thon. Who can blame them? With all the delicious aromaswafting out of the kitchen, they will be eagerly awaiting something to drop onthe floor or better yet to end up in their bowl. It’s easy to understand why turkeywith [...]