Summer vacation and opportunities to travel often go hand in hand. Our dogs want to be with us, and we love to bring them along on vacation when we can. To ensure that you both have a wonderful time, some advanced planning can make a significant difference.

Your pup can’t help making a mess in the car, but you can help your wallet save a bundle on cleanup with just one simple purchase. Kurgo offers a whole line of dog hammocks, bench seat covers, and more to help you prepare for every adventure—even the muddy ones. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the [...]

Do you love to go places withyour dog, but whenever you do, he or she makes a racket, barking at everythingyou 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! [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Did you know there is a correct way to buckle up your dog in the car? The first step is purchasing a crash tested harness, but the second step is understanding how to correctly strap your dog in for a road trip, using the harness. So what exactly is a crash tested harness? At Kurgo, our Enhanced [...]

Whether you’re going hiking for a day or taking a week-longvacation this winter, make sure you’re prepared no matter what comes your way.There are a few essential pieces of gear you should always have when travelingwith your dog. And while you may deem some of them unnecessary for shortertrips, it is always best to plan [...]

Keep your dog out of harm's way in the backseat of your car with the Kurgo Backseat Barrier for dogs. Like all of our dog travel accessories, the Backseat Barrier is designed to prevent your pup from jumping in the front seat, thus preventing you from distracted driving. Watch this video to see how easily this cloth [...]

Want to keep your pup safe in the car but can't seem to keep him in the back seat? A dog booster seat is a stylish, easy-to-install dog travel accessory that let's your small dog sit where he wants to while giving you peace of mind! Watch below to find out how to install a Kurgo dog [...]

Holidays are the busiest travel time of the year with car trips– whether it’s to Grandma’s house or to meet up with friends. If you are like75% of people, you plan to bring your dog with you for the holidays. But, likehumans, dogs can get antsy and bored in the car. So, in between last-minutepacking [...]