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  • 8 Tips for Summer Travel With Your Dog

    Summer vacation and opportunities to travel often go hand in hand. Our dogs want to be with us, and we love to bring them along on vacation when we can. To ensure that you both have a wonderful time, some advanced planning can make a significant difference.
  • Top 5 Reasons Why you Need Car Seat Protection

    Your pup can’t help making a mess in the car, but you can help your wallet save a bundle on cleanup with just one simple purchase. Kurgo offers a whole line of dog hammocks, bench seat covers, and more to help you prepare for every adventure—even the muddy ones. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the [...]
  • 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 Steps to Stop Your Dog from Barking in the Car

    Do you love to go places with
    your dog, but whenever you do, he or she makes a racket, barking at everything
    you pass or at seemingly nothing at all?There are
    usually two reasons dogs exhibit this type of behavior:1. They are frustrated. They
    want to be in the park, and they wanted to be there 5 minutes ago! [...]
  • 6 Tips for Easy Holiday Travel with your Dog

    There’s
    a secret a lot of people don’t know about our co-founder Gordie’s dog, Baxter.
    He absolutely hates riding in the
    car. He nervously shakes almost every time he gets into the car, and his
    family works hard to calm him down on longer road trips to make travel more
    relaxing for him. The holidays can be extra tough as [...]
  • Trail Tested: 5 Dogs Who Love the Kurgo Loft Jacket

    We have a confession to make. When our co-founder Gordie’s
    dog was six, he spent a cold night outside in Vermont in early March. For those who don’t
    know, it’s more like “In like a lion, out like a lion” up there in late winter. Fortunately,
    the temperatures did not dip too low, but it was still very [...]
  • Trail Tested: Kurgo G-Train Backpack

    This review is from Kurgo Ambassador Ella Lobdell of @gusandtug_frenchiesAs a small dog owner,
    you may wonder if your best friend can safely join you on long hikes, walks,
    and extended adventures. You may think that small breeds are solely lap
    dogs, and not capable of the same athletic abilities of larger dogs but you are wrong! [...]
  • Thankful for our Dogs: 6 Touching Tales

    With the holidays upon us, it's time to connect with friends and family and show our love and appreciation for one another. It's also a great time to pause and celebrate how grateful we are for our canine companions.  We are thankful for all of the outdoor adventures and road trips we've enjoyed with them [...]
  • 4 Steps To A Clean Car

    At Kurgo, we consider dogs to be part of the family and we know you love having them come along on every adventure. Often times these outings involve mud, sand, or water and before you know it your car is filthy. We've put together 4 tips to help keep your car clean so you can [...]
  • What to Know Before Flying with Your Dog

    Air travel is different for every dog, breed, and owner. Knowing how to
    prepare for your next trip and what to look for in an airline will be key in
    having a safe and successful journey. Follow these tips and share your own experiences
    below to help fellow dog owners and jet-setters have a great flying experience.Consult Your [...]
  • 4 Tips for Driving Safely with a Small Dog


    Dogs,
    small or large, are great travel companions for short trips around town or
    longer, more adventurous road-trips. No matter the size of your dog, it is
    important to consider travel safety gear that works for both dog and owner.
    While larger dogs can use certain restraint systems in the back seat and cargo,
    items like tethers and dog seatbelts [...]
  • How to Install the Car Door Guard (VIDEO)

    Keep slobber, paw marks, and scratches from damaging the interior of your car with the Car Door Guard. Designed to cover the inside of a car door, this guard will capture drool or dirt of any kind, and can serve as car storage, as well. Watch this video to see how the Car Door Guard [...]