Editor's note: This post was originally published in May 2016.There is nothing worse than planning a fun afternoon at the beach with your pup, and upon your arrival encountering the notorious “No Dogs Allowed” sign. It is not always easy to plan a trip to the beach with your pet, especially with dog wardens snooping [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Summer is upon us, and if you haven’t yetgotten around to planning your dog-friendly vacation this summer, don’t worry,we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out some of our favorite picks for adog-friendly vacation across the United States and in Canada.PacificNorthwestOregonCoastThe Oregon coastline—all 363 miles of it—iscompletely open and accessible to the public, thanks [...]

Are you planning your summer vacation and planning to take your dog along? You are not alone - over 88% of people plan to bring their dog on vacation this summer and most are doing it in their car, according to a recent Kurgo survey. But do you have a dog that doesn't love the [...]

Let’s face it, dogs are messy. Whether it's mud, snow, sand, or any other type of dirt – they love to roll around in itand we then need to clean it up. Follow these easy steps for how to conquer mudand messes in the car. Cover Your SeatThe first step to conquering mud and messes [...]

Typically known for its ski-slopes, sunshine, and dog-friendly hiking trails, Colorado is also becoming known for itsthriving craft beer scene. With over 300 breweries across the state, there arealways plenty of options for new places to visit and new brews to try. Butperhaps the most important deciding factor for many when choosing theirlibation locale is: [...]

For us humans, barking can sometimes be a real nuisance. But for dogs, it is their way of communicating. Because barking occurs for a variety of reasons, it is important to first understand the reason behind the behavior before we try to modify it. The three main reasons for dogs barking in the car are anxiety, barrier [...]

Your dog's safety should be your number one priority when bringing him along for any car ride. Make sure he's safe with a car safety harness. The Enhanced Strength Tru-Fit Smart Harness is a dog harness crash-tested for dogs up to 75 pounds. See how it works below!Already own an Enhanced Strength Tru-Fit Smart Harness and looking [...]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so they say,and to make it as such, we need to make sure our holiday season goes smoothly.Oftentimes, holiday plans include travel, and holiday travel includes packingour furry friends. At Thanksgiving, 36% of people travel to a destination otherthan their home, and 95.9% travel by car. [...]

Canada has some serious road trip worthy vacation spots. Win a road trip package by participating in the Summer Fun Throwdown with Pet Valu where each week two scenic Canadian destinations are pitted against each other. If you pick the winner, you might also be chosen to win a road trip package for all the [...]

It’s no secret that pet parents love to travel with their dogs. According to the AAA/Kurgo Pet Passenger Safety Study, nearly 56% of Americans transport their dog in their car at least once a month! Getting out with your pet is a great opportunity to be active and have fun, but you should [...]