I love bringing my dachshund, Rocket with mewhenever possible because my day is always better with him by my side! I'm suremany of you that share a house with a dog would agree.To properly pull this off I need the rightgear. Besides Rocket's harness and leash, I have a plane approved dog crate, acrash approved [...]

Vermont is well known for its hiking and outdoor culture, thanks in part to the fact that 78% of the state is forested. Two iconic thru hikes pass through the state: the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail. Long winters have earned the state the nickname “Vermud,” so keep that in mind when selecting your footwear.The expansive nature lends [...]

So, who really needs a dog harness anyway? As the dog travel andadventure experts, we get asked this question often and our answer is thatevery dog can benefit from using a harness! Maybe you and your best boy liketo adventure out in the car to the weekend farmer’s market or on a road trip tovisit [...]

Review by Sydney Ryan of @expeditionegoNothing ruins an outingwith your pup like bad weather. No matter where you live, we’ve all experiencedfoul weather. Whether it’s snow, rain, slush, or mud, picking out the rightgear can make or break your outdoor experience. The fellow dog pawrents atKurgo heard your concerns and designed the Portsmouth Foul Weather [...]

Photo credits: @mycaninelifeOften overshadowed by its mountainousneighbors Washington and Oregon and its moreRocky Mountain partners Colorado and Wyoming, Idaho boasts a vastnetwork of blissful dog-friendly hiking, with fewer crowds. Best of all, forthose with a dog, many of the trails allow dogs off leash under voice control.Many Idaho hikes are in high elevation, sokeep that in mind [...]

Countless opportunities exist to hike with your dog by your side in the gorgeous White Mountain range and beyond. Check out this list of some of our favorites!

Thesummer is fast around the corner and your New Year’s resolution to get moreactive hasn’t really gone according to plan. Luckily, if you have a dog, youcan still make getting more active a priority this year by choosing to spendsome time together in the Great Outdoors.Booka cabin or pack up the tent and get moving! [...]

Photo credits: @rocket_the_dachshundGone are the days of having to carry your dog inyour arms. The Kurgo G-Train Dog Carrier Backpack makes it easy to bringyour dog with you wherever you go. This functional bag is the perfectblend of comfort, and durability making it a must-have for small dog owners.If you have a small dog,there [...]

Congratulations on your new puppy! They’re cute, squishy,roly-poly, and have that sweet puppy breath (and razor sharp teeth!) But whatnow? How do we turn this little ball of happy energy, into a well-mannered,socialized, man’s best friend? Puppies are not easy! They don’t come ready togo “out of the box.” The work you put in is [...]

The Global Pet Expo is the Super Bowl of the petworld and every March we pack up our vintage Airstream and head south. Each year the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida ispacked with wall-to-wall pet enthusiasts. Kurgo is typically one of 1000 otherexhibitors from across the globe sharing their love for all things [...]

Did you know that by 2060, day hiking isprojected to see the greatest rate of growth in adults out of any outdoor recreational activityaccording to the American Hiking Society?As the dog adventure experts, we know that many people want to include their pups in these hikes too. After all, what makes a dog happier than [...]

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, [...]