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 [...]
Review by Sydney Ryan of @expeditionegoNothing ruins an outing with your pup like bad weather. No matter where you live, we’ve all experienced foul weather. Whether it’s snow, rain, slush, or mud, picking out the right gear can make or break your outdoor experience. The fellow dog pawrents at Kurgo heard your concerns and designed the Portsmouth Foul Weather [...]
Photo credits: @mycaninelifeOften overshadowed by its mountainous neighbors Washington and Oregon and its more Rocky Mountain partners Colorado and Wyoming, Idaho boasts a vast network of blissful dog-friendly hiking, with fewer crowds. Best of all, for those with a dog, many of the trails allow dogs off leash under voice control.Many Idaho hikes are in high elevation, so keep that in mind [...]
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 [...]
Ever wonder how your local pet store came to be or where your own entrepreneurial dreams might take you? From time to time, we will be profiling some of our favorite retailers here on our blog and sharing their stories. This guest post is from Jamie Parent who has owned A Place for Fido, based in Duluth, MN, [...]
We get it. Summer is here and your dog is ready to play! You want to get out and about and enjoy some warm weather adventures together. We’ve assembled a one stop guide to dog-friendly events around the United States to take your pup to. If you know of any other events where dogs are welcome, please post them [...]
Live Free or Hike. Although not exactly New Hampshire’s slogan, perhaps it should be! Countless opportunities exist to hike with your dog by your side in the gorgeous White Mountain range and beyond. Unlike most states, New Hampshire allows dogs in its major forest, the White Mountain [...]
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 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! [...]
Editor’s note: This posts was originally shared in 2016 and has been updated.“Running has taught me, perhaps more than anything else, that there’s no reason to fear starting lines…or other new beginnings.”-Amby BurfootDo you know deep down that it’s time to challenge yourself and up your fitness game? There’s great news: you don’t have to do it alone! Dogs can [...]