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As dog owners, we all worry about keeping our pups as safeas we possibly can. We watch them closely outside on the trails, we try to feedthem the very best food and treats, we keep their beds and crates clean andfresh, but have you ever inspected your home? Do you inspect the homes of yourfriends [...]

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2016 andhas been updated.If your dog coulddescribe her dream day, it might include endless sniffing opportunities and variedterrain over which to roam. Enjoying the great outdoors with your dog is one ofthe best ways you can bond. Hiking through the wilderness together improvesyour health, brightens your mood, [...]

photo by @atlas_the_ridgebackAccording to the calendar, spring is justaround the corner, however much of the United States and Canada is stillsuffering from temps below zero and snowstorms. It’s that point of the yearwhere warm weather never seems like it will arrive. Fortunately, spring breakis coming up and warm weather isn’t all that far for many. [...]

Heidi and Fenway, one of her pups!Editor’s note: We’re excited to introduce you to some of our retail partners across the country. These stores have a great selection of our products and friendly staff who will support you with great customer service.For those who think the highlight of a trip to Maine will bedining on [...]

Do you love to go places with your dog, but whenever you do, he or she makes a racket, barking at everything you pass or at seemingly nothing at all? There areusually two reasons dogs exhibit this type of behavior:1. They are frustrated. Theywant to be in the park, and they wanted to be there 5 minutes ago! [...]

Put what you’re doing on hold because we’re pretty sure you’re going to be giddy with excitement when you hear what our top design dogs are up to.

Meet our #KurgoValentine19 winners!Whether searching for the perfect fetch partner, someone to share your peanut butter treats with, or a gal pal who's really into sniffing, dog dating can be complicated too! We looked high and low for the best Valentine-worthy dog photos on Instagram that would have fellow dog admirers swiping right. Congratulations to [...]

Would you want to stand on a 95-degree sidewalk or walkover frozen terrain in your bare feet? Probably not! Your dog doesn’t want to either, whichis why you may want to consider buying him a set of shoes. Dog shoes weren’tcreated to be a fashion accessory. They were designed for active dogs and theirowners who [...]

Editor’s note: We’re excited to introduce you to some of our retail partners across the country. These stores have a great selection of our products and friendly staff who will support you with great customer service. West Lebanon Feed & Supply, based in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, opened its doors in 1926, expanding substantially to a new retail and animal [...]

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, [...]