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  • How to Install the Kurgo Cargo Cape (VIDEO)

    Keep your car clean and you dog comfortable with the Cargo Cape. Follow the instructions in this video to learn how to install the Cargo Cape and keep your car free of mud and dirt. Say goodbye to messes!Already own a Cargo Cape and looking for items to go along with it? Take a look [...]
  • How to Install A Bucket Seat Cover (VIDEO)

    Keep your passenger seat clean and looking new with the CoPilot Bucket Seat Cover. This car seat protection covers the whole front and back of the passenger seat. To clean, simply remove the cover from the seat and toss it right in the washing machine. To see how the Bucket Seat works, watch this demonstration [...]
  • How to Use the Kurgo Auto Zip Line (VIDEO)

    Looking for a safe travel restraint option for a dog that likes to have freedom to roam in the back seat? Out Auto Zip Line does just that. Check out the instructional video below to see if this travel solution will work for you and your dog. Already own an Auto Zip Line and looking for [...]
  • 3 Steps to Buckle Up Your Dog in the Car

    Did you know there is a correct way to buckle up your dog in the car? The first step is purchasing a crash tested harness, but the second step is understanding how to correctly strap your dog in for a road trip, using the harness. So what exactly is a crash tested harness? At Kurgo, our Enhanced [...]
  • Essential Winter Gear for Dog Travel

    Whether you’re going hiking for a day or taking a week-long
    vacation this winter, make sure you’re prepared no matter what comes your way.
    There are a few essential pieces of gear you should always have when traveling
    with your dog. And while you may deem some of them unnecessary for shorter
    trips, it is always best to plan [...]
  • How to Install the Backseat Barrier

    Keep your dog out of harm's way in the backseat of your car with the Kurgo Backseat Barrier for dogs. Like all of our dog travel accessories, the Backseat Barrier is designed to prevent your pup from jumping in the front seat, thus preventing you from distracted driving. Watch this video to see how easily this cloth [...]
  • How to Install a Dog Car Seat

    Want to keep your pup safe in the car but can't seem to keep him in the back seat? A dog booster seat is a stylish, easy-to-install dog travel accessory that let's your small dog sit where he wants to while giving you peace of mind! Watch below to find out how to install a Kurgo dog [...]
  • How to Keep Your Dog Entertained in the Car

    Holidays are the busiest travel time of the year with car trips
    – whether it’s to Grandma’s house or to meet up with friends. If you are like
    75% of people, you plan to bring your dog with you for the holidays. But, like
    humans, dogs can get antsy and bored in the car. So, in between last-minute
    packing [...]
  • Tips for Being a Considerate House Guest

    The holidays are quickly approaching, and that no doubt means you'll
    be planning some road trips to spend time with friends and family.
    Whether it's your parents, siblings, or friends you've known forever,
    spending time in another person's space can cause some tension ... throw
    your pets into the mix and things can get downright [...]
  • Pet Travel Safety Tips Video


    Going places with your dog is always more fun, but are you making sure your pup is safe? You wear a seatbelt. Your kids wear a seat belt. Does your dog wear a seat belt? In this video, one of our founders Gordie Spater discusses the options to contain and restrain your dog so he [...]
  • Pet-Friendly Leaf Peeping Destinations



    Probably
    because we live in New England, this is our favorite time of year. The
    air is crisp, the scenery is beautiful, and it’s just safer to take our
    dogs out driving
    and hiking without fear of dehydration or overheating. Plus, it’s a lot
    more comfortable to share a bed with Fido when it’s not sweltering [...]
  • Road Tripping with Your Dog Infographic

    Planning a road trip with your dog? The scary truth is that it's simply
    not safe to let your dog have the run of the car. Check out the Infographic below and make sure you have a way of securing your best
    buddy when you hit the open road together. Also check out our Pet [...]