Does your pup have a dog backpack? If not, you and your dog may both be missing out on one of the most useful dog items in existence.

With the temperatures getting cooler, more people, and dogs, are getting out and hiking. If your dog is a newbie hiker, or hasn't hiked in awhile, you may find yourself questioning which hike you should choose for them. Here are a few of the things that we consider when planning a hike with our dog.Know [...]

The only thing better than heading out into the wild to soak up somenature is having someone to share that joy with. For many of us, our dogs arewonderful companions that love breathing in the fresh air and beautiful viewsthat camping has to offer. There are a few things to keep in mind when planninga [...]

Are you interested in running arace with your dog but aren’t sure where to find one? Bethany Merillat isa health researcher who spent over six months identifying races that welcomedogs and the result was a searchable database to help people find events near them. You can search by state or zip code to locate races. Merillatcontinues to [...]

Fly fishing is a wonderful way to get outside and enjoy a day on the river withyour pup. You get the combination of nature, some relaxation, and the chancefor your pup to play in the water! It isn’t always an easy trip to plan, so wewanted to give you a few helpful tips that will [...]

Summer is in full swing and with that comesthe heat. It’s always important for your pup to stay hydrated but summer heatadds its own challenges. So what can youdo to make sure they stay hydrated?Alwayshave clean water availableIt seems like a bit of a no brainer, butfor most dogs having clean water available will [...]

At Kurgo, we know you like to be on the go with your dog. In the warm weather, it's so important for your dog to drink lots of water. In the video below, our product designer Amy Casella walks you through Kurgo's selection of products to keep every dog happy and hydrated!For more details on [...]

Hi there! We’re Jayme and John from Gnomad Home, and for the past year we’ve been living the #vanlife in a self-converted camper van with our two dogs (we just recently lost our amazing dog, Crow, who lived to be 17, so for a long time we lived with three dogs!).What’s that you say? You [...]

Labrador Retrievers are among the most popular family dogs and it's no secret why. They make great companions, generally have a good disposition, and are always up for a great adventure. Did you know that they were originally bred to fetch game from the water? This explains why so many of them love to swim [...]

Father's Day isn't just forparents of humans! If you're a dog dad, it's your special day too! It takes aspecial breed to parent a pup. Caring for a dog takes love, devotion, andpatience. It means walking your dog rain or shine, picking up (lots of) poop,keeping her safe, and so much more. We found 7 [...]

Far away from any large cities (it’s a four-hour drive toSan Francisco), northern California offers an abundance of spectacular hikeswith fewer crowds, swimming holes aplenty, and pristine wilderness. Here are some of our favorite dog-friendly hikes. Tell us yours in the comments below! Make sure you are prepared for hiking by checking our hiking with dogs [...]

Hiking with your dog is fun and rewarding, but there are afew essentials to keep in mind before getting that tail on the trail! Beforeyou head out, do your research. Make sure the area you're traveling toallows dogs and find out what their leash laws are. Look up the weather andtrail conditions. To help you [...]