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  • 5 Commands Your Dog Needs To Know Before They Become Your Running Buddy

    Dogs can be almost any kind of friend you want them to be! Whether you need a snuggler, a hunting companion, a playmate for your kids, or a protector, a canine friend can offer all of these. For the dog-lovers who prefer to live the active lifestyle, a dog as a running companion would be [...]
  • Trail Manners 101

    Nothing wrecks the fun and tranquility of hiking faster than encountering an ill-mannered dog on the trail. When you hike a public trail, you’re expected to abide by some very basic rules. It’s part of the social contract of enjoying public lands. When you hike with your dog, you’re responsible for him or her, too. [...]
  • How to get your dog comfortable with wearing shoes

    Shoes are a fantastic way to protect your pup’s feet no matter what Mother Nature throws at them. Mud, snow, and hot pavement are no match for the Blaze or Step ‘n Strobe. The soles are made with the same type of material (TPU rubber) that is used in many human running shoes and sneakers, so they [...]
  • 5 Important Safety Tips When Moving to a New Home with your Dog

    Moving to a new house with your dog can be a stressful event for the both of you—but it doesn’t have to be. With a little forward planning, you can make this big life event a fun and exciting transition.For your dog, the moving process is sometimes a scary and daunting process; his old belongings [...]
  • 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! [...]
  • Training Your Dog to Ride in the Car: Foolproof Steps

    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 [...]
  • How to Train a New Puppy at Home

    Puppies are notorious for being curious creatures. Until you
    train them, they will chew, bite, and lick everything – these may seem like
    cute little nuisances, but the longer you let them go on, the harder these
    habits are to break. Puppy training classes are an option, but they can be
    expensive and often distracting for
    puppies to learn [...]