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 comes the heat. It’s always important for your pup to stay hydrated but summer heat adds its own challenges. So what can you do to make sure they stay hydrated? Always have clean water available. It seems like a bit of a no brainer, but for 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 [...]

Editor's note: This post was originally published in July 2017.Is there anything more fun for a dog than summer? Romps on the beach and long sunny days playing fetch with their humans – it doesn’t get much better for a dog!For those with boats, summer fun also means setting off to sea, sometimes with canine [...]

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 to San Francisco), northern California offers an abundance of spectacular hikes with 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 [...]

Ah spring, the season we wait so long to arrive – only to remember that all those beautiful flowers are blooming thanks to an abundance of rain. Rain, of course, for those of us who get outdoors on a regular basis, means mud. Lots and lots of mud. While it’s fun to play in the mud, dogs tend to gravitate [...]

Here at Kurgo, we love exploring the outdoors with our dogs. Hiking is a great way to get some exercise and discover a new area together. Whether you're planning an an hour-long trek or a full day hike, make sure you're prepared! Using our Dog Hiking Checklist is a great place to start and check [...]