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  • From the Experts: "Why I Trail Run with my Dog"

    A few years ago, I started running with my dog, Cooper. We began slowly, following a training app, and I set my sights on completing a 5k. After a few months, we sailed through our first 5k. Inspired, I upped the ante. Cooper and I would train for a 10k.By the time we crossed the [...]
  • Experts: COVID-19 is not transmissible between people and pets

    The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing our lives and a lot of people have questions about how the virus might affect pets. It can be challenging to discern and digest all the information shared on social media, so we gathered up credible source material to keep you as informed as possible. The Centers for Disease [...]
  • 6 Reasons Your Dog Needs a Life Jacket

    Photo by @littleriverdogDid someone say dog paddle? As it turns out, not all dogs can
    do it well. Even those who were born to swim can tire out if they push beyond their limits. Whether
    your pup is an aqua dog or not, wearing a life jacket can benefit them. Headed out for a sail? Boaters are required [...]
  • 5 Reasons Your Dog Needs a Harness

    So, who really needs a dog harness anyway? As the dog travel and
    adventure experts, we get asked this question often and our answer is that
    every dog can benefit from using a harness! Maybe you and your best boy like
    to adventure out in the car to the weekend farmer’s market or on a road trip to
    visit [...]
  • 5 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe Around the 4th of July

    July 4th and the
    summer season bring wonderful opportunities to be outside together but imagine
    the pit in your stomach if something were to happen to your
    dog. We all relish in the many fabulous festivities such as backyard barbecues
    with friends and vibrant firework displays lighting up the night sky. Yet these
    glorious summer days and nights can pose [...]
  • The Printable New Dog Checklist


    Inquiring minds want to know: will you name him Indiana Bones or Captain Chaos? You've almost decided, and you're giddy with excitement over his impending arrival. Your first days together will be a combination of endless cuddles and kisses mixed with long nights of whining and puppy biting, all of which may leave you feeling [...]
  • The Great Outdoors: Fitness for You and Your Dog

    The
    summer is fast around the corner and your New Year’s resolution to get more
    active hasn’t really gone according to plan. Luckily, if you have a dog, you
    can still make getting more active a priority this year by choosing to spend
    some time together in the Great Outdoors.Book
    a cabin or pack up the tent and get moving! [...]
  • 4 DIY Healthy Dog Treat Recipes

    We’ve
    got a confession to make: even some of the Kurgo office dogs put on a few extra
    pounds from indulgent eating during the holiday season. The good news? New Year’s
    always brings a resurgence of healthy eating habits, and dogs can benefit from
    these changes too! A few years ago, when we were compiling our Holiday Cookbook for Dogs, [...]